Closing date: 15 July (12 o’clock noon)2025
Student type: International students
Level of study: postgraduate or master,doctoral
Study area: Any
Scholarship value:
- Master’s Students: €992/month (up to 2 years)
- PhD Students: €1,400/month (up to 3 years)
- Additional benefits: Health insurance, family allowances (if applicable), and travel grants for research.
Description: Every year the Foundation awards scholarships to committed students and doctoral candidates who have successfully completed a higher education programme in their country of origin, are pursuing post-graduate studies (post-graduate courses/Master’s programme) or a doctorate or who are doing at least a 4-semester research project at a higher education institution in Germany. The scholarship programme is primarily aimed at international students and doctoral candidates from non-EU countries. Successful candidates 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 in their home countries after their return. The sponsorship amount and duration depend on the academic goals of the applicant. In addition, a number of allowances and contributions may be applied for.
Eligibility:
- have a university degree
- prove above average academic performance,
- have good knowledge of the German language (B2-level),
- be actively engaged in voluntary work,
- plan to study a minimum of four semesters at a university in Germany,
- possess a broad general education and distinct interest in political issues,
- have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights,
- be open to develop their personal points of view and practice tolerance,
- be highly motivated and able to convince us of their goals in life.
How to apply: apply online
More info:https://www.kas.de/en/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/auslaenderfoerderung