Category
Masters & PhD
Details
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international master students and graduates in order to enable them to study and research at universities in Germany. The scholarship program is aimed at international students and graduates who have acquired a university degree in their home country and who intend to complete postgraduate or master studies, doctoral studies, or a research stay of at least three semesters at a university in Germany. The program includes both financial support and ideational support through seminars and mentoring.
Eligibility Criteria
•Have a university degree (Master students) or a Master's degree (PhD students), as support is not provided for bachelor studies
•Prove above average academic performance
•Have good knowledge of the German language (B2-level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
•Be actively engaged in voluntary work
•Plan to study a minimum of three semesters at a university in Germany
•Be up to 30 years old when applying
•Have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights
•Be open to developing their personal points of view and practice tolerance
Financial Benefits
•Monthly scholarship of € 934 for Master students (for two years)
•Monthly scholarship of € 1,400 for PhD students (for three years)
•Subsidies for health and long-term care insurance (up to € 120 per month)
•Family allowance of € 276 provided that you and your spouse live together in Germany for at least three months
•Children's allowance of € 194 per month for children living with you in Germany
•Payment of fees related to the recognition of degrees or German language courses (upon application)
•Comprehensive seminar program and personal mentoring