Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships for International Students
Stipend for Master’s, PhD study in Germany.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Germany
Funding
Up to €992 a month for bachelor's, master's or postgraduate study (usually two years) and up to €1,400 a month for doctoral study (usually three years), plus optional allowances for health insurance, family, research travel and exceptional tuition.
Eligible applicants
International
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Overview
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships for International Students is offered by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung for Master’s, PhD study in Germany. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend up to €992 (bachelor's/master's) or €1,400 (doctoral)
Included
Health insurance subsidy up to €120 a month, on request
May be included
Family allowance €276 and €250 per child, with documentation
May be included
Partial tuition reimbursement up to €750 a semester in exceptional cases
May be included
Enrolment and semester ticket fees
Not included
Up to €992 a month for bachelor's, master's or postgraduate study (usually two years) and up to €1,400 a month for doctoral study (usually three years), plus optional allowances for health insurance, family, research travel and exceptional tuition. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Germany
Official eligibility summary
International (mainly non-EU) bachelor's students after at least two semesters, master's students (four-semester programmes), postgraduates and fully admitted doctoral candidates at German universities, with German at B2, a strong record, social engagement and commitment to democratic values. Medicine, dentistry and three-semester programmes are generally excluded, and there is no age limit.
Applicant profile
- International
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Germany
Current-cycle criteria
- International (mainly non-EU) bachelor's students after at least two semesters, master's students (four-semester programmes), postgraduates and fully admitted doctoral candidates at German universities, with German at B2, a strong record, social engagement and commitment to democratic values. Medicine, dentistry and three-semester programmes are generally excluded, and there is no age limit.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (original language with German translation, or German/English)
- Dissertation proposal, preferably in German (doctoral applicants)
- Full list in the German Notes on Applying
How to apply
- 1
Check that you meet the German B2 and programme requirements
- 2
Apply by 15 July through the KAS Campus Portal, or through a participating KAS office in your region
- 3
Interviews are held regionally; selection weighs academics, German, democratic commitment and social involvement
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applicants in Germany apply through the KAS Campus Portal by 15 July at noon CET each year; abroad, apply through a participating KAS office, which changes yearly.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.