2027 KAS-SAIIA Scholarships and Internship Programmes

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation named after the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. KAS operates worldwide to promote democracy through dialogue, political education and training.

Since 1999, KAS has funded an internship programme, run by SAIIA in conjunction with the University of the Witwatersrand. This internship programme provides successful candidates with the opportunity to enrol in a master’s degree with coursework in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Law or Journalism, and related subjects within the humanities and social sciences, while simultaneously working at SAIIA.

KAS also funds an internship programme in conjunction with SAIIA’s Cape Town office. Applicants for the KAS-SAIIA Cape Town-based scholarship must apply for and be admitted into a master’s programme at the Political Science departments of either the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University or the University of the Western Cape.

Kindly note that applicants should apply in either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Dual applications will not be considered.

• Table of Content
• About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
• KAS Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of KAS Scholarship
• Requirements for KAS Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation. In Germany, 16 regional offices offer a wide variety of civic education conferences and events. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The foundation’s headquarters are situated in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, and also in Berlin. There, an additional conference center, named “The Academy”, was opened in 1998. We are proud to bear the name of Konrad Adenauer. The first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany’s name and principles are our guidelines, duty, and obligation. Establ... continue reading

KAS Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of KAS Scholarship

Successful candidates receive a full bursary for their tuition fees and a monthly stipend to cover their living costs and accommodation. 

Requirements for KAS Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree at the relevant university and should not be older than 30 years. The internship runs from 1 February to 30 November each year.
• Students who have already completed the first year of their master’s programme are not eligible for the internship.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more Information, visit South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Scholarship webpage