Applications are now open for the 2026 Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship.
Since 1970 the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international students from around the world to
study and research in Germany. The scholarship program is aiming at international students and graduates who have acquired a university degree and who intend to complete postgraduate or master studies, doctoral studies or a research stay of at least four semesters at a university in Germany.
Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, KAS offer scholarships to international students and PhD candidates who plan to begin or continue their studies at a German university.
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.
Please do not submit inquiries or applications unless you meet all of the above requirements.
Whether you're an engineer from Ukraine, a German studies student from Brazil, or a mathematician from Iran – we support talented individuals who aspire to study or conduct research in Germany.
Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, we offer scholarships to international students and PhD candidates who plan to begin or continue their studies at a German university. We also support research stays of at least four semesters. Our scholars benefit not just from financial support, but also from: A strong international network, a diverse and engaging seminar program, and personalized mentoring and academic guidance. Doctoral students may also join one of our specialized research colleges, currently focusing on:
- Social Market Economy
- Security and Development in the 21st Century
- Democracies in Europe – Transformations Since 1990
Through this program, we aim to strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and human rights worldwide. That’s why we’re looking for individuals who are not only academically accomplished, but also socially engaged and passionate about making a difference.
Today, over 3,000 international alumni of the KAS scholarship program are part of our global network.
Application and the deadline
The International Scholarship Program supports committed international students and doctoral candidates who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree (from the second semester onward), a Master’s degree, or a doctorate at a German university.
If you are applying through our domestic selection procedure and not via one of our international offices, please submit your application through the KAS Campus Portal and upload all required documents there. Further information on the required documents is provided in the linked documents below, which are available in German.
More detailed information on eligibility requirements, application documents, and the selection process can be found in the document Notes on Applying for the International Scholarship Program (German).
For a comprehensive overview of all application regulations, please refer to our Guidelines (German).
The application deadline for the domestic selection procedure is July 15 at 12:00 noon (CET) each year.
For more information about the scholarship, visit the official website here.
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