The Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) provides fully funded scholarships through three main programs: the Eastern Europe Program, Program 2, and the KAAD Scholarship Program 1 for students or professionals from the Global South who want to pursue higher education or research in Germany or their home region. Those who exhibit academic brilliance, a dedication to personal growth, and a readiness to participate in cross-cultural communication are the target audience for these awards.
The German-based Catholic scholarship organization KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst) works with partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. It provides assistance to highly skilled researchers and students from developing nations who are committed to using their expertise for the good of their communities.
The KAAD Scholarship Programs provide access to a vibrant global academic and spiritual network in addition to financial aid. KAAD offers an enabling platform to accomplish your academic goals while contributing to the growth of your country, regardless of whether you are a refugee continuing your studies in a third country, a PhD candidate, a master’s degree candidate, or a postdoctoral researcher.
Host Country: Germany
University: German Universities
Offered by: KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst)
Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be an Eastern European citizen or a citizen of a developing or emerging nation, depending on the particular KAAD program.
- Hold a university degree and have a stellar academic record.
- Show that you have great academic potential or related work experience.
- usually associated with Christianity, ideally Catholicism; non-Christians need to be receptive to interfaith discussion and have a Catholic partner’s recommendation.
- Possess at least a B1 level of German language proficiency or an A2 level for programs taught in English.
- Make a firm promise to return and aid in the advancement of their native nation.
- Participate actively in community, religious, or social projects.
Benefits:
- Complete tuition fee coverage
- A monthly allowance to cover living costs
- Accommodation and travel allowances
- Training in German is offered as part of the scholarship.
- Access to the non-monetary assistance services offered by KAAD, such as
- Academic guidance
- Training on intercultural competency
- Seminars on leadership development and spiritual growth
Deadline: different with each programme
