KAS International Scholarship 2026

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is now accepting applications for the International Scholarship 2026 for study and research in Germany. This prestigious program supports international students and researchers aiming to pursue higher education in Germany.

📖 About KAS International Scholarship

Since 1970, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung has been awarding scholarships to international students from around the world. The program is designed for students and graduates who:

• Have already acquired a university degree.
• Intend to complete postgraduate, master’s, or doctoral studies, or undertake a research stay of at least four semesters at a German university.

The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and aim to support international students and PhD candidates planning to begin or continue their studies at a German university.

🎁 Benefits of KAS International Scholarship

As a scholarship holder, you will benefit from:

• Individual support tailored to your academic and personal needs.
• An interdisciplinary seminar program.
• Participation in an active university group life.

Financial Support

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Postgraduate Programs: Up to €992 per month for a standard duration of two years.
• Doctoral Candidates: Up to €1,400 per month for a standard duration of three years (requires full admission to a doctoral program at a German university).
• Additional Allowances (upon request):
  • Health insurance subsidy: Up to €120 per month.
  • Family allowance: €276 if your spouse resides in Germany for more than three months.
  • Child allowance: €250 per child (with proper documentation).
  • Research travel grants abroad (excluding conference visits).
  • Partial reimbursement of university tuition fees: Up to €750 per semester in exceptional cases.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

KAS is looking for graduates and PhD candidates who:

• Have a university degree with above-average academic performance.
• Possess good knowledge of the German language.
• Are actively engaged in voluntary work.
• Plan to study a minimum of four semesters at a German university.
• Support democracy, rule of law, and human rights.

Mandatory Requirements

• German Language Proficiency: Minimum B2 level, demonstrated by a Goethe-Institut certificate or equivalent.
• Master’s Applicants: Must intend to enroll in a four-semester MA program at a German university.
• Bachelor’s Applicants: Must have successfully completed at least two semesters of a BA program at a German university.

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the KAS International Scholarship is 15 July, 2026.

📝 Application Process

To apply for this opportunity:

1. Visit the official KAS website for detailed information.
2. Complete the application form provided on the platform.

For more details about the scholarship, visit the KAS International Scholarship page.

• For Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Postgraduate programs, recipients can receive up to €992 per month in scholarship funding. The standard duration of support is two years.
• For doctoral candidates, the scholarship provides up to €1,400 per month. The standard funding duration for doctoral studies is three years.
• Additional allowances include a health insurance subsidy of up to €120 per month, a family allowance of €276, and a child allowance of €250 per child.
• Scholars may apply for research travel grants abroad and a partial reimbursement of university tuition fees—up to €750 per semester in exceptional cases.