the Catholic Academic Foreigners Service (KAAD) (in English, Catholic Academic Exchange Service) invites applications from outstanding applicants who wish to enroll in a master’s or doctoral degree study program in Germany. this Scholarship It is a fully funded and highly competitive opportunity.
KAAD is the scholarship institution of the German Catholic Church for postgraduate students and scholars from (developing) countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Near East, the Middle East as well as Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
Scholarship sponsor(s): Cad, Germany
Scholarship Type: Fully funded
Host institution(s): Universities in Germany
Scholarship value: Fully funded
Number of awards: several
Study level: MA and Ph.D
nationality: international students
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KAAD expects the following from potential candidates:
- Above average performance in studies and research
- direct your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship turns into a loan),
- Religious and social commitment(s) and readiness for interfaith dialogue.
KAAD supports its scholars in the form of scholarships and educational programs and provides spiritual and personal assistance in view of the future multiplier jobs that students will undertake in their home countries.
This is based on cooperation with partner committees and associations of former scholars in those countries and aims to create (scholarly) networks and contribute to comprehensive development that includes religious and interfaith dimensions.
Eligibility criteria
In order to be eligible for the KAAD International Scholarship, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America and currently live there
- Applicants must have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
- You wish to obtain a master’s or doctoral degree at a German university or undertake a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for accredited university lecturers) at a German university
- A Catholic Christian (or a general member of a Christian denomination). Candidates of other faiths can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can demonstrate their commitment to interreligious dialogue.
- Applicants must have German language skills before starting studies (KAAD can provide a language course of up to 6 months in Germany).
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Application procedures
How to apply: Applications are submitted online through Online application portal. Please follow the instructions on the page to fill out the form and submit it appropriately.
KAAD works with focus countries and partner countries in your region. There are so-called partner committees in these countries and requests are directed through them. Applications from other countries may only be considered in exceptional cases.
Deadline for submission of applications: Not specified
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