Deadline: 15 January 2024
Applications are now open for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung 2024 Scholarships for Study and Research in Germany The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international students from Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia to study at one of over 400 universities in Germany.
The scholarship program is intended for international students and graduates who have obtained a university degree and who intend to complete postgraduate or master's studies, doctoral studies, or a research fellowship of at least three semesters at a university in Germany.
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Scholarships
- Standard funding periods are two years (for master's degrees) and three years (for doctoral degrees). In addition to the monthly stipend, fellows gain access to a worldwide network of over 14,000 alumni, a comprehensive seminar program, and personal mentoring.
Eligibility
- Candidates must have a university degree;
- To demonstrate above-average academic performance;
- They must not be older than 35 years of age at the time of registration;
- Have a good knowledge of the German language (level B1* or B2);
- They are actively involved in volunteer work;
- Plan to study for at least 4 semesters at a university in Germany;
- To possess a broad general education and a distinct interest in political issues;
- To have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights;
- They are open to developing their personal viewpoints and practicing tolerance, and
- They are highly motivated and able to convince us of their goals in life.
- Sufficient knowledge of German (level B2) is mandatory for all students before the start of their university studies in Germany. In exceptional cases, they financially support German language courses in Germany to achieve level B2 as preparation for their studies in Germany.
Application
Submit your completed application by January 15, 2024 to: stipendium.ostafrika@kas.de
Master's students
Download and fill out the enrolment form and attach the following documents:
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- A meaningful resume, including details about your previous volunteer work or social commitment.
- Motivation letter.
- Copies of your exam certificates translated into German, if the originals are not in English.
- Copies of your academic transcripts, if you are studying at a university in Germany.
- Proof of German language proficiency (B2).
- An academic letter of recommendation: This letter should provide information about your qualifications and academic potential; it should be no more than two months old. The author must be a university professor or hold a doctorate.
- A letter of recommendation regarding the candidate's personality: This letter should focus on their personality and interests, as well as their values and social commitment. The author cannot be the same person who provided the academic letter of recommendation.
- Proof of your volunteer work, if available.
- A certificate of admission or enrollment from your university in Germany, if available.
Doctoral students
If you are applying for a doctoral scholarship, please also include the following documents:
- A detailed description of your doctoral thesis: This exposition, written in German or English (4-5 pages), should outline the central research question of your proposed project, its scientific relevance, its theoretical approach, and the reasons behind your choice of research topic. It should also contain a work schedule and timetable and a bibliography.
- A second academic letter of recommendation: This second letter should be written by your doctoral thesis advisor, provided you already have one. It replaces the letter of recommendation regarding the applicant's personality.
- A written confirmation from the intended faculty or department attesting that admission to the doctoral program is unconditional, if already available.
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