The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation study scholarship (Studienstipendium der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung) is for students who achieve very good academic results and commit to the foundation’s values. If you plan to apply, you need the application deadline, the requirements and a realistic view of the funding amount.
The foundation does not publish euro amounts for its study scholarship on its website. This guide therefore shows which details are confirmed and places them within the federal limits for scholarship foundations.
Short answer: The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation requires very good academic performance and active commitment in line with its aims. It does not set a fixed grade limit. The application deadline is 1 October according to the foundation, without a year on the page. The upper limit in university study is 855 euros per month plus a 300 euro study-costs allowance (as stated by the Heinrich Böll Foundation, status October 2026).
The most important points
- Requirements: very good academic performance and strong commitment in line with the foundation. No grade threshold is stated.
- Deadline: 1 October according to the foundation page, without a year. Check which date applies to your round.
- International applicants: no more than 15 months of residence in Germany at the time of application, with exceptions, and German at B2 level with proof.
- The page does not describe the selection process or the funding amount. The federal limits give an orientation.
- Upper limit in university study: 855 euros per month, income-dependent under BAföG rules (the German federal training grant), plus a 300 euro study-costs allowance (Heinrich Böll Foundation, status October 2026).
Who can apply for the study scholarship?
The foundation asks for very good academic performance and commitment in line with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. It does not state a grade threshold, and the page contains no age limit. International applicants face additional conditions, which are listed in the table.
| Requirement | According to the foundation page | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Academic performance | very good academic performance | No fixed grade stated. Ask the foundation how it assesses performance. |
| Commitment | strong commitment in line with the foundation | The foundation does not describe this further. Document your activities concretely. |
| Age limit | not stated | The page gives no information. Ask if you are unsure. |
| International applicants | no more than 15 months of residence in Germany at the time of application, with exceptions; German at B2 level with proof | Check your length of residence and language certificate before you apply. |
When must you apply?
The foundation gives 1 October as the application deadline. The page does not state a year, so it is unclear which date applies to your round. Check the foundation’s website or ask the foundation directly. Mark the date in your calendar and finish your documents early so that the last day is not a rush.
How does the selection work?
The foundation page does not describe the selection process. It does not say how many stages there are, whether an interview takes place or who decides. Ask the foundation early, before you plan your application. General advice on presenting yourself to selection committees is in our guide How to apply for a scholarship.
How high is the study scholarship?
The foundation does not publish a euro amount for its study scholarship on its page. The federal limits for scholarship foundations are the frame of reference. According to the Heinrich Böll Foundation, the upper limit in university study is 855 euros per month, income-dependent under BAföG rules, and the study-costs allowance is 300 euros per month, independent of income.
| Benefit | Upper limit | Source and status |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum rate in university study | up to 855 euros per month, income-dependent | Heinrich Böll Foundation, status October 2026 |
| Study-costs allowance | 300 euros per month, not income-dependent | Heinrich Böll Foundation, status October 2026 |
The foundation page does not explain how it applies these rates. Ask the foundation which amount would apply to you.
Assumption: You receive the maximum rate and the full allowance. Then the upper limit is 1,155 euros per month (855 plus 300). This is not a promise of payment. How much of the maximum rate you actually receive depends on your income situation. Our guide on BAföG 2026: Anspruch, Höhe und Rückzahlung erklärt (in German) explains how income is counted.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Rosa Luxemburg Foundation scholarship taxable?
Whether a scholarship is taxable depends on the amount and the type of benefit. Our guide on whether a scholarship is taxable gives an overview of tax and social insurance. In individual cases, a personal check may be necessary.
Is there an age limit?
The foundation page names no age limit. That does not automatically mean that none applies. If your path is unusual, for example after vocational training or through the second education route, ask the foundation directly.
Does this also apply to international students?
For international applicants, the foundation names a maximum of 15 months of residence in Germany at the time of application, with exceptions, and German at B2 level with proof. Check before you apply whether these rules apply to you.
Where can I find the current information?
On the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation website, in the study scholarship section. The information in this guide comes from that page, retrieved in October 2026, and the upper limits come from the Heinrich Böll Foundation, status October 2026.
What you should do now
- Check on the foundation website and with the foundation whether 1 October applies to your round.
- Ask about the selection process, because the page does not describe it.
- Gather proof of your academic results and your commitment before you start the motivation letter.
- Treat the 1,155 euros per month only as an upper limit, not as a secure amount.
Related guides
- Scholarships for students in Germany
- How to apply for a scholarship
- Heinrich Böll Foundation study scholarship: application, selection and funding
- Is a scholarship taxable? Tax and social insurance
- BAföG 2026: entitlement, amount and repayment (in German)
Sources: Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, study scholarship (retrieved October 2026), Heinrich Böll Foundation, scholarship amounts of the scholarship foundations (status October 2026)
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
