The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Scholarships 2024 are designed to support international students who wish to pursue postgraduate or master’s studies, doctoral studies, or a research fellowship at a university in Germany.

The scholarships aim to provide financial assistance to outstanding students, enabling them to focus on their academic and research endeavors in Germany.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Awards Scholarships 2024 for International Students

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships 2024 specifically target international students from Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The scholarships support these students in pursuing their studies at one of the over 400 universities in Germany.

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Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Scholarships 2024 | Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Scholarships 2024; applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have a university degree,
• Prove above average academic performance,
• Are no older than 35 when applying,
• Have good knowledge of the German language (B1* or B2 level),
• Are actively engaged in voluntary work,
• Plan to study a minimum of 4 semesters at a university in Germany,
• Possess a broad general education and distinct interest in political issues,
• Have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights,
• Are open to develop their personal points of view and practice tolerance, and
• Are highly motivated and able to convince us of their goals in life.
• Sufficient knowledge in German (level B2) is obligatory for all scholars before the beginning of their university studies in Germany.

Document Requirements:

Master students

Master students from Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia who are interested in applying for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships 2024 should follow these steps:

1. Download and Fill Out the Application Form: The application form can be found on the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung website or through their scholarship portal.
2. Attach the Following Documents:
   • Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed CV including information about your academic background and previous voluntary work or social commitment.

• • Motivation Letter: A letter explaining your motivation for applying for the scholarship and your future academic and career goals.

• • Examination Certificates: Copies of your examination certificates, translated into German if the originals are not in English.

• • Study Performance Records: Copies of your academic records if you have been studying at a university in Germany.

• • Proof of German Language Skills: Certification of German language proficiency at level B2.

• • Academic Letter of Recommendation: A letter from a university professor or teacher holding a doctoral degree, providing information about your academic qualifications and potential. This letter must be no older than two months.
  • Personal Letter of Recommendation: A letter focusing on your personality, interests, values, and social commitment. This letter should come from someone other than the author of your academic letter of recommendation.
  • Proof of Voluntary Work: Documentation of any voluntary work you have undertaken, if available.
  • Certificate of Admission or Matriculation: A certificate from your university in Germany confirming your admission or matriculation, if available.

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PhD students

If you are applying for a PhD scholarship, in addition to the documents required for master’s students, please include the following:

1. Application Form: Completed application form.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): A detailed CV including information about your academic background and previous voluntary work or social commitment.
3. Motivation Letter: A letter explaining your motivation for applying for the scholarship and your future academic and career goals.
4. Examination Certificates: Copies of your examination certificates, translated into German if the originals are not in English.
5. Study Performance Records: Copies of your academic records if you have been studying at a university in Germany.
6. Proof of German Language Skills: Certification of German language proficiency at level B2.
7. First Academic Letter of Recommendation: A letter from a university professor or teacher holding a doctoral degree, providing information about your academic qualifications and potential. This letter must be no older than two months.
8. Second Academic Letter of Recommendation: A letter from your doctoral thesis supervisor.
9. Detailed Description of Doctoral Thesis (Exposé): A comprehensive description of your doctoral thesis project, including research question, relevance, theoretical approach, motives, schedule, and bibliography.
10. Written Confirmation of Doctoral Program Admission: If available, a confirmation from your intended faculty or department about unconditional admission to the doctoral program.
11. Proof of Voluntary Work: Documentation of any voluntary work you have undertaken, if available.
12. Certificate of Admission or Matriculation: A certificate from your university in Germany confirming your admission or matriculation, if available.

Application Procedures

Interested applicants for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships 2024 must complete an online application and provide all the required information by the application deadline. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply:

1. Visit the Application Portal:

Go to the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships website or directly to the scholarship application portal.

2. Complete the Online Application Form:

Fill in all the required fields in the online application form with accurate and up-to-date information.

Please send your complete application to: stipendium.ostafrika@kas.de

Application Deadline: 15 February 2024

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