Job Overview
KAAD Scholarship 2026 in Germany offers financial and academic support for postgraduate studies, research stays, and academic development in Germany. The scholarship is aimed at individuals from developing and emerging countries who are committed to contributing to their home countries after completing their studies.
Key Details
- Location: Germany
- Posted: 10 hours ago
Job Requirements & Description
Financial Benefits:
- Covers tuition fees for the entire duration of the postgraduate program.
- Provides a monthly living allowance adjusted based on the cost of living.
- Includes a travel allowance to cover transportation to and from Germany.
- Offers a German language course before the start of the program.
- Provides health insurance coverage.
- Offers opportunities to participate in academic and cultural events.
Eligible Criteria:
Scholarship Program 1:
- Be a citizen of a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America, and currently reside there.
- Have a university degree and professional experience in their home country.
- Plan to pursue a Master’s degree, PhD, or other postgraduate studies, or planning a post-doc or a research stay (2-6 months for academics) at a German university.
- Be of Catholic denomination or generally belong to a Christian denomination, particularly if they are from the Near and Middle East. Applicants of other religions may be considered if they are proposed by Catholic partners and willing to engage in interreligious dialogue.
- Have proficiency in the German language prior to entry. KAAD may provide a German language course of up to six months in Germany for eligible candidates.
Documents Required for KAAD Eastern Europe Scholarships:
These are the documents required while applying online for Scholarship in Germany:
- A valid passport copy.
- Complete academic transcripts.
- Complete degree certificates.
- A motivation letter.
- A letter of intent.
- A resume/CV specifically for scholarship application.
- A plan of study.
- A cover letter.
- Recommendation letters.
- A statement of purpose (SoP).
How to Apply
Visit the official scholarship website for detailed application instructions and to apply online.
Official link: https://www.kaad.de/en/stipendien/