Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung International Scholarship Program 2026

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung International Scholarship Program 2026 is for international students and doctoral candidates from non-EU countries who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s (from the second semester), Master’s, postgraduate, or PhD program at a German university. It is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and supports talented individuals across various fields of study.

The scholarship offers significant financial and non-financial support. Financial support includes up to €992 per month for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Postgraduate programs (standard duration two years), and up to €1,400 per month for doctoral candidates (standard duration three years). Additional allowances are available: a health insurance subsidy of up to €120 per month, a family allowance of €276 per month if your spouse resides in Germany for over three months, and a child allowance of €250 per child. Scholars may also apply for research travel grants abroad and partial reimbursement of university tuition fees (up to €750 per semester in exceptional cases). Non-financial support includes individual mentoring, an interdisciplinary seminar program, active university group life, and access to a Network of International Scholars (NIS) for peer support and exchange.

This scholarship is open to young, driven individuals from non-EU countries, including Ethiopia, who demonstrate strong academic excellence and social responsibility. Applicants should have completed secondary school and university studies with good to excellent grades, show curiosity beyond their field, identify with the values of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, volunteer regularly in their community (politics, social work, church, or culture), take initiative to contribute to the non-financial support program, and aim to promote lasting ties between their home country and Germany. For Bachelor's degrees, applicants must be from the second semester onward. Doctoral candidates must be fully admitted to a doctoral program at a German university.

Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance, active community involvement, and alignment with the values of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Required documents must be uploaded through the KAS Campus Portal. Specific document requirements are not detailed in the provided text but are implied by the application process.

Applications must be submitted through the KAS Campus Portal. If you are applying through the domestic selection procedure (not via one of the international offices), you must upload all required documents directly to the portal. The application deadlines are July 15 and January 15 each year.

The program supports research stays of at least four semesters. The scholarship aims to foster critical reflection on social and political topics and respect for differing perspectives.