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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): International Scholarships
Programme Description
The Foundation awards every year about 50 scholarships to committed international students, graduates and doctoral candidates who demonstrate excellent academic achievements. Applicants are from all subjects and of all nationalities. The sponsorship amount and the duration depend on the academic status of the applicant. The maximum amount is EUR 920 over a period of usually 3 years; in addition there are child- and family allowances, if applicable. Non-material support is also part of the scholarship. Scholars are given the opportunity to complete a German higher-education qualification, earn a doctorate or acquire additional knowledge in their academic fields. The Foundation’s goal is to help further the education and training of young academics, expecting them to shoulder responsibility for the state and society after the return to their home countries.
Target Group
committed international students, graduates and doctoral candidates from all subjects and of all nationalities, who are willing to commit to and stand up for the goals of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Academic Requirements
Candidates are required to have completed a higher-education programme in their country of origin and post-graduate studies (post-graduate courses/Master’s programme), a doctorate or at least a two-semester research project at a higher education institution in Germany
Number of Scholarships
up to 50 scholarships per year
Duration
The duration of the sponsorship depends on the circumstances and study aims as well as on the proven academic achievements. The scholarship is generally awarded for up to 3 years. Sponsorship beyond this period can only be granted in exceptional cases, if a degree which is necessary for the applicant’s work in his or her home country can be achieved in the foreseeable future.
Scholarship Value
- Undergraduates receive a monthly grant of 650.00 EUR.
- Graduates receive a monthly grant of 750.00 EUR
- Doctoral students, subject to fulfilment of the requirements for unconditional admission to a doctorate at an institution of higher education in Germany, as well as scholarship holders with a degree comparable to a Diplom from a German university, coming to Germany for the purpose of research, who can provide evidence of at least 2 years of academic activity by commencement of the scholarship period, receive a monthly grant of 920.00 EUR
Further benefits include a family allowance, an insurance contributions subsidy, as well as non-material support.
Application Papers
Application forms and further information on the application procedure here.
Application Deadline
The application deadlines can be found on the foundation’s website.