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)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully Funded
KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- 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
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the KAAD Scholarships (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check 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.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline15 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.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
Visit official siteFrequently 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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