Call for applications scholarships in Germany offered by KAAD 2020-2021 Academic year:

Deadline for application: open

Condition of application:

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

Come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America and are currently living there.
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).

What does KAAD expect from you?

Above-average performance in studies and research
The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue.

KAAD is working with focus- and partner countries in your region. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled via them. Applications from other countries can be considered only in exceptional cases.

How to apply:

-Apply online

-Submit application documents: ID, photo, degree or diploma, transcripts, CV, letter of recommendation, other documents, legalization of documents for students obtaining their degree abroad.

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