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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM GERMANY 2026 (YDF 2026)

Application Deadline: 10 March 2026

LOCATION: Germany

The Youth Development Forum (YDF) is a global youth conference designed to inspire, equip, and connect young people from around the world through leadership learning, global dialogue, and real-world exposure. YDF 2026 is built for youth who want to learn, engage, and grow beyond borders.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Youth Development Forum 2026 is open to youth from all nationalities.

Age: 16 to 46 years

Open to students, young professionals, activists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers

No restriction on academic background or field of study

Applicants from all countries are welcome

Diversity, inclusion, and global representation are central to the forum’s design

Total Seats: 200

The Youth Development Forum 2026 offers multiple participation pathways to ensure accessibility, diversity, and global representation

BENEFIT:

A total of 80 funded opportunities are available through a structured and merit-based selection process.

30 Fully Funded Seats The Fully Funded category is designed to support outstanding applicants by covering major participation costs.

50 Partially Funded Seats: The Partially Funded category provides substantial support while allowing participants to contribute partially.

To ensure broader access, YDF 2026 also offers noncompetitive participation options: Forum Admission Includes full conference access, meals, certification, and visa support documentation. Accommodation is not included.

Self-Funded Participation Includes accommodation, meals, full conference access, certification, and visa support documentation, with guaranteed participation upon confirmation

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HEINRICH BÖLL STIFTUNG SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS

Application Deadline: Spring 2026: January 15, 2026, to March 1, 2026

LOCATION: Germany

The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to graduates and doctoral students from outside Germany. International applicants have to prove their proficiency in German. Good or very good knowledge of the German language is required (at least B2 level or DSH1).

ELIGIBILITY:

For a Master’s degree or for a main course of study leading to a Diploma/State Examination in Germany (after having already passed the intermediate examination, preliminary medical examination, etc.).
Applications are possible before the start of the Master’s program or the main course of study. We particularly encourage international students who completed  their first degree in their home country to apply.
Priority will be given to applicants from DAC countries who are still residing in their home country at the time of application.

Doctoral candidates from Germany (Germans, students with German educational qualifications) for doctoral studies in Germany or in other EU countries (all subjects).

International doctoral candidates (from the EU or outside the EU, refugees) are invited to apply for doctoral positions in Germany (all disciplines).
We particularly encourage international doctoral candidates who completed their undergraduate studies in their home country to apply.  
Priority will be given to applicants from DAC countries who are still residing in their home country at the time of application.

Doctoral candidates from Germany or abroad for the “Research Cluster Socio-Ecological Transformation” (all subjects).

Dissertation topics related to the work priorities of the Heinrich Böll Foundation will be given priority.

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BENEFIT:

Master’s Scholarship: €992 per month plus various individual allowances, possibly health insurance or similar

For scholarship-holders only: Funding is available for limited periods spent abroad for purpose of study

Doctoral Scholarship: €1400 per month, plus € 100  mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances

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