KAAD Scholarships 2025 Germany

GermanyGerman Universities
GermanyInternshipFully FundedRolling deadlinepostdoc
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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

The Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) provides fully funded scholarships through three main programs: the Eastern Europe Program, Program 2, and the KAAD Scholarship Program 1 for students or professionals from the Global South who want to pursue higher education or research in Germany or their home region. Those who exhibit academic brilliance, a dedication to personal growth, and a readiness to participate in cross-cultural communication are the target audience for these awards.

The German-based Catholic scholarship organization KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst) works with partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. It provides assistance to highly skilled researchers and students from developing nations who are committed to using their expertise for the good of their communities.

The KAAD Scholarship Programs provide access to a vibrant global academic and spiritual network in addition to financial aid. KAAD offers an enabling platform to accomplish your academic goals while contributing to the growth of your country, regardless of whether you are a refugee continuing your studies in a third country, a PhD candidate, a master’s degree candidate, or a postdoctoral researcher.

Host Country: Germany

University: German Universities

Offered by: KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst)

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

  • Must be an Eastern European citizen or a citizen of a developing or emerging nation, depending on the particular KAAD program.
  • Note — Hold a university degree and have a stellar academic record.
  • Also, Show that you have great academic potential or related work experience.
  • Plus, Usually associated with Christianity, ideally Catholicism; non-Christians need to be receptive to interfaith discussion and have a Catholic partner’s recommendation.
  • Requirement: Possess at least a B1 level of German language proficiency or an A2 level for programs taught in English.
  • Make a firm promise to return and aid in the advancement of their native nation.
  • Note — Participate actively in community, religious, or social projects.

Benefits & funding

8 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Plus, Complete tuition fee coverage.
  • Requirement: Monthly financial support to cover living costs.
  • Accommodation and travel allowances.
  • Note — Training in German is offered as part of the scholarship.
  • Also, Access to the non-monetary assistance services offered by KAAD, such as.
  • Plus, Academic guidance.
  • Requirement: Training on intercultural competency.
  • Seminars on leadership development and spiritual growth.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJul 26, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Germany · Europe

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Next step

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