2026 Fully Funded KAAD Scholarship in Germany

The German Catholic KAAD Scholarship Program is for outstanding applicants who are willing to enroll in a master’s or Ph.D. degree study program in Germany. This scholarship is a fully funded opportunity and highly competitive. The KAAD Scholarship offers full financial support covering tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for students from foreign countries to study in Germany. This is based on cooperation with partner committees and associations of ex-scholars in those countries and it aims at setting up (scientific) networks and at contributing to a holistic development, which includes the religious and inter-religious dimensions.

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America and are currently living there
• Applicants must 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 interreligious dialogue
• Applicants must possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

Value: 

The scholarship offers the following benefits;

• Full financial support covering tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses
• Access to Germany’s esteemed education system renowned for academic excellence and research opportunities
• Cultural exchange and international collaboration with peers from diverse backgrounds
• Provides an immersive German language course before the program commences, equipping scholars with the linguistic skills necessary for integration and academic success.
• Networking opportunities with professionals, experts, and alumni
• Transformative educational experience fostering academic, professional, and personal growth
• Comprehensive support for scholars to excel in their chosen fields and pursue their academic dreams in Germany

Deadline:  December 31st, 2025
Type: Postgraduate
Eligible Country: All Countries
Host Country: Germany