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KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service)

Fully funded master’s, PhD, and research scholarships in Germany for Christian (or interreligious-dialogue-engaged) students and academics from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Provider
KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst)
Host country
Germany
Deadline
15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds)
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Christian or interreligious-dialogue-engaged candidates from KAAD partner countries (incl. most of Africa) with a relevant first degree.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Masters, PhD
Deadline
15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Christian or interreligious-dialogue-engaged candidates from KAAD partner countries (incl. most of Africa) with a relevant first degree.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) (2026)

## About the KAAD Scholarships The Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst (KAAD) is the scholarship organisation of the Catholic Church in Germany for international students. The Africa scholarship line specifically targets candidates from sub-Saharan and North African partner countries, supporting master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies at German universities. ## Award value - Full monthly stipend (~€992 master’s / ~€1,350 PhD) - Tuition (where charged), health insurance, travel, family allowance - German language course before studies - Academic and pastoral mentoring - Access to KAAD seminars and alumni network ## Eligibility - Nationality of a KAAD partner country (most African countries) - Catholic, Christian, or actively engaged in interreligious dialogue - Hold (or be about to complete) a relevant first degree - Be at least at the start of a master’s, PhD, or post-doctoral project at a German university - Recommendation from a local KAAD partner committee or church partner - German A2/B1 expected at arrival, B2 for studies ## How to apply 1. Contact the KAAD partner committee in your country (list on KAAD website). 2. Submit the KAAD application form, CV, motivation letter, study/research plan, transcripts, two references. 3. Application deadlines: 15 June and 15 January each year. 4. Selected candidates receive an official KAAD invitation to Germany. ## Useful links - Official page: https://kaad.de/en/scholarships/

Funding information

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  • Fully Funded

KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) eligibility

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  • Christian or interreligious-dialogue-engaged candidates from KAAD partner countries (incl. most of Africa) with a relevant first degree.

KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) document information

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    How to apply for the KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://kaad.de/en/scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Christian or interreligious-dialogue-engaged candidates from KAAD partner countries (incl. most of Africa) with a relevant first degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds)

      Provider deadline information: 15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service)?+

    Christian or interreligious-dialogue-engaged candidates from KAAD partner countries (incl. most of Africa) with a relevant first degree.

    What funding does the KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://kaad.de/en/scholarships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Christian or interreligious-dialogue-engaged candidates from KAAD partner countries (incl. most of Africa) with a relevant first degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 15 January / 15 June (two annual rounds). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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