Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship Program to Study in Germany 2026

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship Program International Scholarship Program is primarily aimed at international students and doctoral candidates from non-EU countries who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, postgraduate, or PhD program at a German university. We also support research stays in Germany that last at least four semesters

• Table of Content
• About Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
• KAS Scholarship Program to Study in Germany
• Aim and Benefits of KAS Scholarship Program to Study in Germany
• Requirements for KAS Scholarship Program to Study in Germany Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for KAS Scholarship Program to Study in Germany
• 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 Program to Study in Germany

Aim and Benefits of KAS Scholarship Program to Study in Germany

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.

Please note: We do not cover fees related to enrollment, re-registration, or exmatriculation (e.g., semester ticket, student union fees).

Requirements for KAS Scholarship Program to Study in Germany Qualification

Mandatory Requirements:

• German language proficiency: Minimum B2 level, demonstrated for example by a Goethe-Institut certificate.

• Master’s applicants: Must intend to enroll in a four-semester MA program at a German university.

• Bachelor’s applicants: Must have successfully completed at least two semesters of a BA program at a German university.

Interview date, Process and Venue for KAS Scholarship Program to Study in Germany

We are looking for young, driven individuals who demonstrate both academic excellence and social responsibility. You should be actively engaged in your community and committed to democratic values. We especially welcome applicants who:

• Have strong academic performance
  You’ve completed your secondary school and university studies with good to excellent grades and show curiosity beyond your own field.
• Identify with our values
  You are inspired by the values and ideas of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. You can reflect critically on social and political topics, and you respect differing perspectives.
• Volunteer regularly
  You’re actively involved in your community – whether in politics, social work, church, or culture – and believe in the importance of democracy and human rights.
• Take initiative
  You want to contribute to our non-financial support program and play an active role in your local university group. After your studies, you aim to promote lasting ties between your home country and Germany.
• Show potential and motivation
  You’re open-minded, goal-oriented, and committed to your academic and personal development.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For further questions, contact: [email protected] (Please be patient as responses may take time.)

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For more Information, visit Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship webpage