International Scholarships at Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) 2025

International Scholarships at Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) 2025

The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) provides distinguished financial awards for overseas students who wish to undertake Master's or Doctoral programs within Germany. These awards are accessible across all academic disciplines and aim to foster both scholarly and career advancement for those selected.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all overseas applicants except those holding German citizenship.
• Candidates must have finished a bachelor’s degree and intend to undertake postgraduate or doctoral education in Germany for a minimum of four semesters.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement in volunteer activities, and a commitment to political, democratic, and human rights topics.
• Competence in the German language at a B2 level is mandatory.

Application Process

Individuals seeking the KAS Award must present their requests through the relevant KAS branch in their home territory or via the internal digital pathway if they are currently residing in Germany. Typical submission materials generally consist of a curriculum vitae, a personal statement, school records, verification of German language skills, and professional references.

Scholarship Benefits

• The award grants a monthly allowance of €992 for those enrolled in Master’s programs and €1,400 for Doctoral candidates.
• Further provisions cover health coverage costs, family support, and allowances for dependents.
• Recipients are granted participation in KAS workshops, guidance schemes, and membership in a worldwide community of more than 14,000 former scholars.

For additional details and to submit an application, go to the official award portal. The final date for submissions is 28 February 2026.