Applications for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung KAS Scholarship 2026 are now available for international students. This fully funded scholarship supports Master and Doctoral students at German universities. Master students can get up to €992 each month for two years. Doctoral candidates can get €1400 each month for three years. Extra money is available for health insurance family, children and research travel. Scholars also join seminars, workshops and a world network of professionals. The deadline to apply is 1 March 2026.
KAS Scholarship Summary
| Country | Germany |
| Study Level | Master’s (2 years) PhD (3 years) |
| Eligible Countries | Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Application Deadline | 1 March 2026 |
About the KAS Scholarship
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German foundation that helps young people study and grow. It supports students who care about society politics and values like freedom and justice. You study at any German university in any field. The program wants people who do volunteer work and want to make change in their home countries. You join a big network of past scholars for help and friends. It gives you money and support so you can focus on studies.
Scholarship Benefits
You get good money help.
- €992 per month for Master’s (two years).
- €1,400 per month for PhD (three years).
- Up to €120 per month for health insurance.
- €276 family allowance if married.
- €250 per child if you have children.
- Money for research travel abroad.
- Some help with university fees.
See Also: HISA Youth Fellowship at Oxford University 2026 in UK
Eligibility Criteria
You must come from Kenya Uganda South Sudan Tanzania or Ethiopia. For Master’s you need to start a four-semester program in Germany. For PhD you need admission to a doctoral program. You must have German at B2 level (Goethe certificate). You need strong grades and social work like volunteer. You should want to go back home and help your country after.
Required Documents
For Master’s you need:
- Motivation letter.
- CV in German.
- University certificates and transcripts.
- Reference letter.
- Proof of volunteer work.
- German B2 certificate.
For PhD you need:
- Detailed dissertation plan.
- Reference from supervisor.
- Doctoral admission letter.
- Motivation letter.
- CV in German.
- University certificates.
- Reference letter.
- Volunteer proof.
- German B2 certificate.
Scholarship Dates / Deadline
Applications are open now. Deadline is 1 March 2026. Results come after. Study starts in 2026 or later.
Also See: Kent MSc Burnett Scholarship 2026 in UK | Fully Funded
How to Apply for KAS Scholarship 2026
The process is simple.
- Make account on KAS portal.
- Fill the application form.
- Sign it.
- Gather all papers.
- Send form and papers by email to Info.Nairobi@kas.de
- They check and pick winners.
- If you win they help with visa and start.
Apply: https://www.kas.de/en/web/kenia/single-title/-/content/call-for-applications-2027
