Scholarships from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in Germany

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The Freedom Foundation defends the principles of freedom, responsibility and a market economy, the rule of law, tolerance and human rights. Our role is to provide political education as our contribution to the maintenance of a free and democratic society. The aim of our work is to inspire young men and women about the ideals of freedom and to win them over as ambassadors who promote these ideals at home and abroad.

Talent Promotion

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s Talent Promotion Program has been the liberal funder in Germany since 1973. We identify and empower talented university students to take on responsibilities in politics, economics, science and society and thus use their own free spirit.

Who do we support?

You have the right profile, if you are a top notch student at a college or university, have the courage to be a free thinker and are socially involved. The medjouel.com team informs you that these scholarships are intended for German and foreign students and doctoral students who study in any field at a college or university.

• Abilities and Talent  : We are looking for good to very good performance in specialty areas as well as multidisciplinary interests.
• Personality  : the crucial facets that count are dedication, motivation, decisiveness, willingness to take responsibility and participation in the promotion of a free society.
• Liberal or social commitment  : this means participation in a student council, university committee, liberal political party, youth organization, ecclesiastical or social institution, organization for the defense of human rights, cultural activities, environmental protection, sports , within your family or in a neighborhood assistance group.

We currently support more than 850 university students and doctoral students from Germany and abroad.

Grants and additional programs

We grant   university scholarships  to students studying for a diploma, license or master’s degree, or for the state exam in German colleges, universities of applied sciences or universities.

German and foreign (EU) students   can apply for a scholarship for their first semester.

Foreign students (outside the EU)  can apply for a scholarship for their Master and their doctorate.

Our   graduate scholarships   are intended for German and foreign doctoral students.

Additional promotion program

Starting in 2017, we are offering   special  grants in honor of Westerwelle, Lambsdorff and Genscher  .

Please find all information on additional promotion programs  here  .

Application and selection

Please note: German skills at B2 level are mandatory for our scholarships. Therefore, the request must be submitted in German.

All requests must be submitted online. Please find the link for online applications  HERE  .

1. Fill in the application form and submit it with your CV and two references; doctoral students must include a summary of their planned research. For information and forms, visit   stipendium.freiheit.org  . Please note that we are converting to online applications step by step.

2. We will preselect candidates based on the selection criteria.

3. If you are successful, we will invite you for a selection interview. This is done with our independent selection committee.

4. We will notify you in writing of your acceptance or refusal within two weeks after which you are not entitled to accept a scholarship.

Deadlines

April 30 and October 31 of each year.