German Catholic KAAD Scholarship 2024-2025: Full Tuition to Study in Germany

Scholarship Overview

The KAAD Scholarship, offered by the German Catholic Church, is a fully-funded award and is known for its high level of competition.

Reside in a developing or emerging nation within Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America.
Currently enrolled in a German university, with a minimum of 10 months of study left.
Intend to obtain a Master’s degree (applications accepted during the last stages of a Bachelor’s degree), a Diploma or Magister degree (application permissible after completing the intermediate examination or Vordiplom), or a doctoral degree at a German tertiary education institution.
Are a member of the Catholic Church or another Christian denomination, which is particularly relevant for candidates from the Near and Middle East. Non-Catholic applicants may also be considered if they come with recommendations from Catholic partners and demonstrate a commitment to participating in interfaith dialogue.
Possess at least basic communication skills in the German language.

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Applications for the scholarship must be submitted solely via the Catholic University Chaplaincies, known as KHG or KSG, at your current university.

Direct applications to KAAD are not accepted.