Closing Date for Applications: January 15th, 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Konrad Adenauer Foundation
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Master’s and PhD
- Award: Financial support, access to an international network, seminar program, and personal mentoring
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International students from Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia
- The award can be taken in: Over 400 universities in Germany
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the university
- Admissible Criteria:
- Hold a university degree
- Demonstrate above-average academic performance
- Age limit of 35 when applying
- Proficient in German language (B1 or B2 level)
- Actively engaged in voluntary work
- Plan to study a minimum of 4 semesters at a university in Germany
- Possess a broad general education and a distinct interest in political issues
- Have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights
- Open to developing personal points of view and practicing tolerance
- Highly motivated and able to articulate life goals.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: Send a complete application to [email protected]
- Supporting Documents:
- CV including details about previous voluntary work or social commitment
- Motivation letter
- Copies of examination certificates in German translation (if not in English)
- Copies of study performance records (if studied at a German university)
- Proof of German language skills (B2)
- Academic letter of recommendation
- Letter of recommendation concerning the applicant’s personality
- Proof of voluntary work (if available)
- Certificate of admission or matriculation from the German university (if available)
- Admission Requirements: Vary based on Master’s or PhD application
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in German language (B2) is obligatory for all scholars before the beginning of their university studies in Germany.
Benefits
- Standard funding periods of two years (Master) and three years (PhD)
- Monthly scholarship
- Access to a worldwide network of over 14,000 alumni
- Broad seminar program
- Personal mentoring