🎓 KAS Scholarship – Summary for International Students
Who can apply:
- International students with a university degree (no support for bachelor’s studies).
- Planning to do a master’s, PhD, or long-term research (min. 4 semesters) in Germany.
- Must meet the following:
- Strong academic performance.
- German language skills (B2 level).
- Active in voluntary/social work.
- Politically aware and supportive of democracy and human rights.
- Motivated and goal-oriented.
❗ Important Notes:
- Medical/pharmacy students: Apply only after intermediate exams in Germany.
- No support for medical specialist training or post-doctoral stays.
- Already have a PhD? → Not eligible.
💰 Financial Support:
- Master’s/Postgrad: €992/month (usually for 2 years).
- PhD: €1,400/month (usually for 3 years).
- Extras:
- Health insurance: up to €120/month.
- Family allowance: €276/month.
- Children’s allowance: €194/month.
- Course fees: up to €1,500/semester (for study-related fees only).
- PhD students may also get support for research abroad.
🧠 Additional Benefits:
- Mentoring and personal guidance.
- Seminars (180+ yearly!) on politics, soft skills, and more.
- University groups (Hochschulgruppen) for local activities and networking.
- Global alumni network (14,000+ former scholars) — includes support fund and project opportunities.
🌍 How to Apply:
Option 1: From Abroad (International Program)
- 2025 focus: Central Asia (Tashkent), Mongolia, Mexico.
- Apply through the local KAS office (check their website).
- Only for students in those countries.
Option 2: If You’re Already in Germany
- Apply through the KAS Campus Portal online.
- Deadline: July 15 (noon) each year.
- No paper submissions accepted.
📄 Documents Needed (Master’s Applicants):
- CV (with voluntary/social work details).
- Motivation letter.
- Exam certificates (translated to German if not in English).
- Proof of grades (if already studying in Germany).
- Proof of German language skills (B2).
- Two recommendation letters:
- Academic (from professor with PhD).
- Personal (about values/social commitment – different person).
- Admission/enrollment letter from your German university.
➕ Extra for PhD Applicants:
Confirmation of supervision.
Thesis proposal (5–10 pages).
Second academic recommendation (from PhD supervisor).
