Brief Description:
Are you a student or an academic from a developing or emerging country who wants to pursue a postgraduate degree in Germany? Do you have a strong academic record and a passion for your field? Do you want to contribute to the development of your home country and region? If you answered yes to these questions, you might be interested in applying for the KAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries 2024.
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The Catholic Academic Foreigner Office (KAAD), a scholarship system under the sponsorship of the German bishops, funds the KAAD Scholarships. This program is designed to support postgraduate students and academics from developing countries, offering them fully funded scholarships to study at German universities. These scholarships are particularly aimed at those who wish to use their education to make a positive impact in their home countries, aligning with the mission of contributing to sustainable development.
Name of Host Institution
Catholic Academic Foreigner Office (KAAD), Germany.
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the KAAD Scholarships for Postgraduate Degrees in Germany, you must meet the following criteria:
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– You must be a citizen of a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America. – You must hold a university degree and have professional experience in your field. These scholarships are particularly suited for those with significant work experience who are looking to further their expertise. – As a candidate, you should be an active member of a Christian community and be willing to participate in the KAAD’s pastoral and spiritual activities, which form a crucial part of the scholarship’s holistic development approach. – You must possess German language proficiency at least at B1 level or be committed to learning German before or during your studies. This requirement ensures that you can fully engage with academic life in Germany. – Your research or study project should be relevant to the development of your home country or region, ensuring that your studies directly contribute to solving key issues faced by your community. – You must have a letter of admission or confirmation from a German university or be in the process of applying for one. This is crucial as the scholarship is linked with enrollment in a German institution. – You must not be older than 35 years for master’s studies and 40 years for doctoral studies, making these scholarships ideal for those in the early to mid-stages of their academic careers.
Deadline
The scholarship deadlines for the KAAD Scholarships 2024 vary depending on the region and the intake. The general deadlines are as follows:
– For the September intake, the scholarship deadline is June 30 for Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and January 15 for the Middle East. – For the March intake, the scholarship deadline is November 30 for Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and July 15 for the Middle East.
These deadlines are crucial for ensuring your application is considered, so be sure to apply on time if you are interested in fully funded scholarships to study in Germany.
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