Scholarship Overview
Scholarship Program 1 is addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany. This program is administered by regional partner committees, staffed by university professors and church representatives. Normally documents are submitted to the committee of the applicant’s home country.
- Above-average performance in studies and research
- The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
- Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue.
Host School(s)
- Study in Germany
Field(s) of Study
- There is no specific subject-preference. However, the selection board has often given preference to courses and subjects that they felt to be of significance for the home country of the applicant.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Tuition Fees
How many scholarships are given?
- Not Stated – “numerous”
Which countries are targeted?
- AFRICA – The focus countries in Africa today are: Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Uganda and Tanzania are counted to be part of the focus region East Africa, apart from Kenya. There are four Partner Committees which are also responsible for the adjoining countries of the above mentioned. In addition, there are local partner bodies, or contact persons in the partner countries of Cameroon and Nigeria.
- ASIA – Countries of major focus are: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
- LATIN AMERICA – Countries of major focus are Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
- Near and Middle East – Countries of focus of our scholarship programs for post-graduate academics are: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel and Syria.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
KAAD’s mission is to give scholarships mainly to lay members of the Catholic Church. This means, that there is a preference for Catholic applicants. Among the scholars there is however also a limited number of: Protestant Christians, Orthodox Christians (especially from Ethiopia), Muslims.
For the scholarship program 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:
- come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
- have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
- want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
- are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to inter-religious dialogue
- possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).
LANGUAGE – All beneficiaries of KAAD scholarships (except for in-country-scholars) need to know German. This is especially important for scholars whose study program includes German (some Master programs are bilingual German/English; some PhD-study programs include oral exams in German). But even for scholars whose studies are entirely in English, KAAD emphasizes knowledge of the German language.
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- The first request is placed through filling a questionnaire and sending it to the KAAD offices per Email – af3[at]kaad.de. This questionnaire can be downloaded from the KAAD home page. In the course of the application process, more documents need to be provided by the applicant and the KAAD-Partner-Committees are involved.
- If the pre-selection process has been positive for the applicant, the application is passed on to an independent selection board, which sits twice per year (in March and in September).
Closing Date:
- Applications to be tabled in the March-session of the selection board need to be complete by end of November the previous year.
- Applications for the September selection need to be complete by end of June.
How do I get more information?
- FAQ’s – http://kaad.de/fileadmin/kaad/pdf/FAQs_Africa_Department.pdf
- Questionnaire – http://kaad.de/fileadmin/kaad/files/Fragebogen_AF.rtf
- Website – http://kaad.de/1/scholarships/scholarship-program-1/
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I am very glad to thank KAAD for better opportunity that they prepared for us I mean for developing countries. I am from Ethiopia and one of Catholic church member. I have Bsc degree in nursing and four years work experience. I am grateful if I will get the opportunity to study Masters degree or Medicine in one of Catholic university in Germany. Best regards.
I am Mulatu from Ethiopia now junior researcher at Ethiopian environment and forest research institute. i was apply DAAD scholarship to tropical forestry at UT Dersden and reserve candidate. they informed me , if you can get other fund scholarship as they will accept for 2016-2018 master course at tropical forestry please help me and sponsor me .
Thank You
i am demeke from Ethiopia i would like to get better opportunities through education .i want individual or organizatian or government that sponsere me.here is my private e mail address for you to contact me (demekewoeme@gmail.com) thank u.
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I am lecturer of marketing management courses. so as to enhance my carrier and research skills I have the thirst of studying my MBA degree. therefore. I am requesting you help me to continue my study.
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I am from Ethiopia. I was fill and send form for scholarship before four months still I couldn’t get response but I am waiting your kind response even for coming year. thank you!
well am ugandan law graduate catholic by faith and interested offering a masters on scholarship basis advise me
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I am development worker serving with an NGO in Bangladesh. As a graduate bio-technologist, I am directly involved in bio doversity conservation in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh through implementing a foreign funded project. I feel to accomplish my Masters program on Forest Conservation, as Bangladesh is highly deserves it presently. Please supply me an Application Form ’13-14 for KAAD Scholarship
lets i would like to say thank for kaads agencies who,provides the free scholarship for developing country currently like ethiopia.
I apreciate the good work u all are doing,may d good Lord strenghten u.i am a 2yr psychology studet of uniuyo nigeria i want to do my master in foresic psycholoy. Will i be given a chance in kaad schorlarship?
I am aman from poor family of ethiopia.my religon is protestant,know i am 3rd year nursing student.i would like to stady master program by filde of sergone or if i get opportunity i would like to study medicine i want individual or organizatian or government that sponsere me.here is my private e mail address for you to contact me(abrishtadesse@yahoo.com) thanku.
perior to all i would like to express my gratitude to kaad for this great chance;currently I am working in agricultural research center in my country.But I was highly interested to serve my country more than now, to do so I think I have to upgrade my knowledge.So, may I join one of your universities? I am protestant man from Ethiopia.
I am a female who would like to get better opportunities through education.I am an active Roman Catholic who has been involved in many activities in the church and local communities.
I am above the age of thirty and I would like to know whether I can get the opportunity for a KAAD Scholarship to study a master’s degree.
Thank you. Marie from Uganda
in the first place i would like to appreciate kaad for the service giving world wide.
as you know Ethiopia is growing rapidly and i would like to contribute my part for the country.at present i am working as a guidance and counseling officer here at Don Bosco Vocational and Skills Training College.Not only this, but i also participate in different activities of the church.Hence,i am interested to study social work at masters level.
If i am given the chance, i would do my best for the betterment of the society and the country at large.
I am an Ethiopian Catholic man would like to study in Masters program one of Catholic University in Germany.
Thaks