Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarships for International Students to Study in Germany

Level of Study: masters/ postgraduate/ research

Study in: Germany

Deadline: July 15th, 2021


SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation offering scholarships to international master students and graduates in order to enable study and research at universities in Germany. This way, they actively promote intercultural dialogues, the formation of international networks as well as the internationalization of universities and science.

Duration of the Scholarship: The duration and level of funding vary for different types of studies. The minimum support period is three semesters.

Benefits:

Successful applicants are considered for the scholarship program and are benefited with financial assistance, personal guidance, a wide seminar program and access to the worldwide KAS-network. The duration and level of funding varies with the type of studies.

  1. For Masters and Postgraduate students: The standard funding period is two years. Receive a monthly scholarship of € 850 (€ 861 as of August 1, 2020).
  2. For Postdoctoral Students: The standard funding period for PhD scholars is three years. PhD-students receive a monthly scholarship of € 1.200. PhD-scholars can apply for financial assistance for research stays abroad.
  3. Upon request, students are subsidized with health care insurance up to the amount of € 120 per month. 
  4. Students are also offered a family allowance of € 276 provided that you and your spouse live together in one place in Germany for at least three months and that his/her income does not exceed the amount of € 450 per month.
  5. Children’s allowance of € 194 per month is offered if children are living with candidates in Germany.  
  6. Fees resulting from courses at the university in Germany that are directly related to your studies can be refunded up to the amount of € 1.500 per semester. 
  7. For more details on eligibility criteria for the scholarship program, please refer to the official requirements page.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible to apply to the scholarship program offered to international students who plan to pursue postgraduate or master studies, doctoral studies or a research stay of at least three semesters at a university in Germany, applicants must

  1. have a university degree, as we do not provide support for bachelor studies,
  2. prove above average academic performance,
  3. have good knowledge of the German language (B2-level),
  4. be actively engaged in voluntary work,
  5. plan to study a minimum of three semesters at a university in Germany,
  6. possess a broad general education and distinct interest in political issues,
  7. have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights,
  8. be open to develop their personal points of view and practice tolerance,
  9. be highly motivated and able to convince us of their goals in life.

Further specifications

  • Students in Medicine or Pharmacy can only apply after having completed their intermediate exam in Germany or when having achieved a comparable stage of their studies.
  • Human or dental medicine specialist training or post graduate research stays in Germany cannot be supported.
  • Persons having already achieved a doctorate are not eligible for a scholarship.

How to apply:

Countries focused in 2021: Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and Latin America (coordinated through our office in Peru)

  1. If you are living in one of above-mentioned countries, you may send your written application directly to the responsible KAS office.
  2. Students living in countries that are not listed cannot apply for the international selection procedure in 2021.
  3. In case you are already living or studying in Germany, you are welcome to apply for a scholarship via the domestic selection program using our online procedure. Please fill out the application form online and upload all required application documents.
  4. Please download and fill out the application form and attach the required documents if you are applying for a MA-Scholarship.

Documents Required:

  1. A meaningful CV in tabular form including details about your previous voluntary work or social commitment.
  2. Motivation letter.
  3. Copies of your examination certificates in German translation if the originals are not in English.
  4. Copies of your studies performance records if you have been studying at a University in Germany.
  5. Proof of German language skills (B 2).
  6. An informal academic letter of recommendation: This letter should provide information about your academic qualifications and potential; it should not be older than two months. The author has to be a university professor or teacher holding a doctoral degree.
  7. An informal letter of recommendation concerning the applicant’s personality: This letter should focus on your personality and interests as well as on your understanding of values and your social commitment. The author cannot be the same as the one providing the academic letter of recommendation.
  8. Certificate of admission or matriculation from your university in Germany.

If you are applying for a PhD-Scholarship, please add the following documents:

  1. A detailed description of your doctoral thesis: This exposé should be written in German or English (5-10 pages; font size 12; 1.5 line spacing) and should outline the central research question of your proposed project, its scientific relevance, your theoretical approach and the motives behind your choice of the research subject. It should also contain a work and time schedule and a bibliography.
  2. A second academic letter of recommendation: This second letter should be written by the supervisor of your doctoral thesis, providing you already have one. It replaces the letter of recommendation concerning the applicant’s personality.
  3. A confirmation of supervision by your doctor-father or -mother

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Christina Catherine Krause

Head of the Department of Scholarships for International Students

Email: christina.krause@kas.de | Phone: +49 30 26996-3445 | Fax: +49 30 26996-53445

Dr. Simon Backovsky

Desk Officer in the Department of Scholarships for International Students

Email: simon.backovsky@kas.de | Phone: +49 30 26996-3659 | Fax: +49 30 26996-3710


RELEVANT SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

Visit the official website to know more opportunities on funding and scholarships offered by KAS foundation.

For further clarifications, candidates can refer to the FAQ page


ABOUT KAS FOUNDATION

The Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation is a political foundation focused on consolidating democracy, freedom and peace through civic education. In line with these principles, our Foundation awards scholarships to international master students and graduates in order to enable study and research at universities in Germany. Our scholarship program consists of financial assistance, personal guidance, a wide seminar program and access to the worldwide KAS-network. This way, we actively promote intercultural dialogues, the formation of international networks as well as the internationalization of universities and science.


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