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KAAD Germany Scholarships for International Students

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Germany
Region
Europe
Institution
German Universities
Study level
Postdoc
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Through its three primary programs - Program 1, Program 2, and the Eastern Europe Program - the Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) offers fully funded scholarships to students and professionals from the Global South who wish to pursue higher education or research in Germany or their home region. Each is designed to help those who are committed to growth, academic success, and cross-cultural communication.

A Catholic scholarship organization based in Germany, KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst) collaborates with nations in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. It supports gifted researchers and students from poor countries who are dedicated to using their knowledge to improve their home country.

The KAAD Scholarship Programs offer access to a global academic and spiritual network in addition to financial assistance. KAAD provides a life-changing chance to further your career, give back to your community, and promote global understanding, regardless of your status as a refugee scholar, PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or master’s student studying in a third nation.

Host Country: Germany

University: German Universities

Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

Eligibility Country: International Students

Financial Coverage: Fully Funded

Deadline: Different with each programme

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

7 requirements to review

  • A citizen of a developing or emerging nation (or, depending on the program, Eastern Europe) is required.
  • Note — Demonstrated distinction in the classroom by earning a university degree.
  • Also, Demonstrated work experience or exceptional academic aptitude.
  • Plus, Religious affiliation, ideally Catholic or Christian; non-Christians need to receive a reference from a Catholic partner group and demonstrate an openness to interfaith discussion.
  • Requirement: German proficiency (minimum B1 level, or A2 for programs taught in English).
  • A strong desire to go back home and support local or national development.
  • Note — Participating actively in community, religious, or social activities.

Benefits & funding

9 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Plus, Full Tuition Coverage: The full cost of tuition at the university for the length of the student’s studies.
  • Requirement: A monthly grant for living costs is money to help with living costs like food, transportation, and personal necessities.
  • Assistance with living costs and transport expenditures to and from Germany or the study location is provided through accommodations and travel allowances.
  • Note — Free German language instruction is available to those who want to become proficient in the language for both academic and daily communication.
  • Also, Opportunities to Participate in KAAD’s Non-Material Support Programs:.
  • Plus, Academic and individual guidance.
  • Requirement: Attending conferences, workshops, and social gatherings.
  • Intercultural and spiritual development initiatives.
  • Note — Participation in a global network of KAAD scholars and graduates.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationNov 3, 2025
  • Last updatedAug 27, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Germany · Europe

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https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/
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