Applications are open for well known KAAD Scholarships available for students of developing countries in Germany. These are awarded to students for pursuing master’s degree, PhD or for a postdoctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university.
The KAAD supports his scholars in the form and educational programs and offers spiritual and personal assistance in view of future multiplying functions students will have in their home countries.
The Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) is the institution of the German Catholic Church for post-graduate students and scientists from developing countries.
Application Deadline: Open
Brief Description
- University: Catholic Academic Exchange Service (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst)
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Masters and Doctoral
- Award: Varies
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Not Known
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in Germany
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Students from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded for Masters and Doctoral course in any subject offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
- want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
- are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue
- possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).
How to Apply
- How to Apply: The first request is placed through filling the application questionnaire and sending it to the KAAD offices. Interested people send as first step the filled questionnaire to Leimbach(at)kaad.de.
- Supporting Documents: To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the previous transcripts of the university.
- Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Benefits
The KAAD will provide the award amount according to the program.
