Study in Germany with financial support from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung! This scholarship supports talented and socially engaged international students and doctoral candidates who want to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, postgraduate programme or PhD at a German university.
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Summary
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Benefits
Financial Support
- For Bachelor's, Master's, or Postgraduate programs, recipients can receive up to €992 per month in scholarship funding. The standard duration of support is two years.
- For doctoral candidates, the scholarship provides up to €1,400 per month. Applicants must be fully admitted to a doctoral program at a German university. The standard funding duration for doctoral studies is three years.
- Additional allowances are available upon request. These include a health insurance subsidy of up to €120 per month, a family allowance of €276 if your spouse resides in Germany for more than three months, and a child allowance of €250 per child with proper documentation. Scholars may also apply for research travel grants abroad (excluding conference visits), as well as a partial reimbursement of university tuition fees—up to €750 per semester in exceptional cases.
Non-financial support
- Diverse Seminar Program
Our seminars explore key political, economic, and cultural developments. You’ll engage with experts, ask meaningful questions, and connect with fellow scholars from around the world.
- Personal Mentoring
We support your academic and personal journey. Our advisors are here to help you clarify your goals, explore new opportunities, and navigate student life in Germany – always with your unique circumstances in mind.
- University Groups
Enjoy theater visits, group discussions, and new friendships – all part of our local university groups. Each group is guided by a trusted faculty advisor who offers academic support. After your scholarship ends, you can stay connected through our alumni association (ASeV).
- Network of International Scholars (NIS)
The NIS is your platform for exchanging ideas, asking practical questions, and receiving support from peers. It covers topics such as settling into life at a German university, navigating administrative processes, finding volunteer opportunities, and building social connections. In addition to practical support, the NIS also provides a space to explore global issues from international and interdisciplinary perspectives.
Requirements
- Applicants for MA or doctoral programmes who have already completed a first course of study will be accepted.
- Applicants for BA programmes must have completed at least the second semester at the time of application.
- In principle, there are no restrictions with regard to subjects. Exception: Human or dental medicine courses (leading to a state examination) and specialist medical training are not eligible for funding. Due to the standard funding period of 4 semesters, 3-semester courses (e.g. some LLM courses) are not eligible for funding.
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
July 15, 2027How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) on www2.daad.de to apply
- Application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.
