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KaS Foundation Contest Scholarships for Africans and Other International Students
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KaS Foundation, also known as Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, annually offers scholarships for Africans and other international students who demonstrate outstanding results in their bachelor’s or graduate studies. Furthermore, KaS releases its scholarships twice a year on June 1 and December 1, respectively.
As a political foundation, KaS handles over 200 projects in more approximately 120 countries. Their civic education programs zone in on the promotion of freedom and liberty as well as peace and justice. Meanwhile, their events and activities generally aim to provide moral and material support for intellectually gifted young international students. This effort is not only extended to Germans, but from Central and East Europeans, Asians, and Africans as well.
### **Benefits of a KaS Foundation Scholarship**
Three winners will be picked for the KaS Foundation Contest Scholarships. The first-placer will receive $1,500 while the second-placer will get $1,000. Lastly, the third-placer shall have $500 as scholarship aid.
**\| Other scholarships from Germany:** [DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/daad-helmut-schmidt-masters-scholarships-for-public-policy-and-good-governance-deadline-july-31-2021/)
### **How Can International Students Apply?**
The KaS Foundation extends the submission to current international high school, college, or university student from any country. However, the aspiring applicants must meet the required 2.5 or better grade point average. In addition, winners will be asked to send proof of their academic status and enrollment.
**In order to start the application process for the contest scholarship, Africans and other international students must:**
- Complete and submit the KaS Foundation Scholarship application.
- Upload their CV or Resume (optional).
- Provide a copy of their unofficial transcripts in the Academic History section.
- Self-report GRE or GMAT scores (optional) in the Standardized Tests tile in the Academic History section.
**Other things that applicants must remember to include in their application include the following:**
- First and last name
- School and education
- Short presentation of themselves
- Master thesis, description, and summary (for international graduate students)
- Studies abroad and description of studies (if applicable)
For more questions, visit the official [Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation scholarship webpage](https://www.kas.de/en/web/begabtenfoerderung-und-kultur/home).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in Germany
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the KaS Foundation Contest Scholarships for Africans and Other International Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Germany for the duration of the programme.
Is the KaS Foundation Contest Scholarships for Africans and Other International Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.