The 2025 Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship in Germany

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (RLF), in collaboration with DAAD, is now accepting applications for the 2025 Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarship in Germany. This prestigious and fully funded scholarship is open to international postgraduate and doctoral students, with a strong emphasis on social justice, political engagement, and academic excellence.

📌 Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Germany

• Study Location: Europe

• Eligible Levels: Master’s & PhD

• Eligible Countries: All Countries

• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded

• Grant Value: €18,600 annually + Health Insurance

• Application Deadline: October 1, 2025

🌍 About the DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship

The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung is a political education institution affiliated with DIE LINKE (The Left Party) in Germany. It provides financial support to socially engaged international students pursuing postgraduate or doctoral studies.

The scholarship is aligned with the foundation’s core values of social justice, democracy, and solidarity.

Duration of Scholarship:

• Up to 2 years, with the possibility of two 6-month extensions for academic reasons, and up to 12 months for health, parental, or disability-related needs.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the 2025 Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled at a state-recognized university in Germany.

• Have supervision by a university lecturer in Germany.

• Hold a very good academic record.

• Demonstrate active social or political engagement, consistent with the foundation’s values.

• Have at least B2 level proficiency in German (proof required).

💰 Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• 💶 €1,450 monthly stipend (PhD candidates)

• 🚆 €100 mobility allowance

• 🏥 Health care subsidies, if needed

• 📚 Research funding for fieldwork or academic materials

• ⏳ Flexible funding duration with extension options

🧾 Master’s students are also supported temporarily for study or research purposes in Germany.

📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps to apply for the DAAD Rosa Luxemburg Scholarship 2025:

1. Visit the official application portal by clicking the button below.

2. Review the requirements and prepare all necessary documents.

3. Submit your completed application before the deadline.

👉 Click here to Apply Now

📅 Deadline: October 1, 2025