The KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst) Scholarship Program is an initiative of the Catholic Church in Germany aimed at supporting postgraduate students and academics from developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. The program provides scholarships, educational events, and personal and spiritual guidance to enable scholarship recipients to contribute to the development of their home countries.
Through the KAAD Scholarship Program, individuals receive financial support to pursue postgraduate studies or academic research in Germany. The scholarships cover various fields of study, including but not limited to, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and theology. Additionally, KAAD offers educational events and seminars to enhance the academic and professional development of its scholarship holders.
One of the unique aspects of the KAAD Scholarship Program is its emphasis on personal and spiritual guidance. Recipients receive support not only in their academic pursuits but also in their personal and spiritual growth. This holistic approach aims to empower scholars to become agents of positive change in their communities, guided by their values and beliefs.
KAAD encourages networking and collaboration among its scholarship recipients through partnerships with committees and associations of former scholarship holders in their home countries. This fosters academic exchange, collaboration, and the sharing of knowledge and experiences among scholars, contributing to the overall development of their regions.
The KAAD Scholarship Program plays a crucial role in empowering individuals from developing countries to pursue higher education, develop their skills and expertise, and contribute to the sustainable development of their societies. Through its comprehensive support system, KAAD seeks to nurture future leaders who are committed to promoting social justice, equality, and human dignity in their communities.
KAAD, the scholarship organization of the Catholic Church in Germany, extends its support to postgraduates and academics hailing from (developing) regions such as Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. Through scholarships, educational events, and personalized spiritual guidance, KAAD empowers its scholarship recipients for their future endeavors in their home countries.
This collaborative effort involves partnering with committees and associations of former scholarship recipients in these regions, fostering (academic) networking and contributing to holistic development that encompasses religious and interreligious dimensions. KAAD’s mission is to facilitate the growth of individuals who will play a pivotal role in driving positive change and development within their communities and beyond.
The KAAD Germany Scholarship Program targets post-graduates and academics residing in their home countries with prior professional experience. The focus is on postgraduate studies or research stays in Germany. Administered by regional partner committees, the program emphasizes documents submitted to the applicant’s home country committee.
Benefits
Applicants awarded KAAD Germany scholarships under S1 receive support for Visa formalities, accommodation, flights to and from Germany, language training in Germany before their studies, and more.
Requirements For The KAAD Scholarship Program
To be eligible for the KAAD Germany Scholarship, candidates must:
- Come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America.
- Have a university degree and professional experience from their home country.
- Desire to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or engage in a post-doctoral research project at a German university.
- Be Catholic Christian (or generally belong to a Christian denomination). However, candidates from other religions can apply if proposed by Catholic partners.
- Possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD provides a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).
Selection Process
Selection Criteria:
- KAAD’s mission is to give scholarships mainly to lay members of the Catholic Church. This means, that – There is a preference for Catholic applicants.
- However, among the scholars, there is a limited number of: Protestant Christians, Orthodox Christians (especially from Ethiopia)and Muslims.
- Catholic priests and religious people are eligible only in very rare cases.
Expectations from KAAD:
- Above-average performance in studies and research
- The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
- Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue.
Method of Application
Visit The Official Website to Apply
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024.
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