Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD): Scholarship Programme 1

The KAAD (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) is the scholarship institution of the Catholic Church in Germany. It offers funding for postgraduates and early-career academics from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America to pursue Master's degrees, PhDs, postdoctoral studies, or research projects at German higher-education institutions for 2 to 6 months (for researchers). Applications are typically submitted to partner committees in the applicant's home country. What you get • Scholarship funding for postgraduate studies, PhD, postdoctoral studies, or research at German institutions • Possible funding for German language preparatory courses (up to 6 months, full-time or during studies) How to apply 1. Submit application to the partner committee in your home country 2. Confirm your status and country in the online application system 3. Provide evidence of eligibility (degree, work experience, language proficiency, academic merit)

• National of and currently reside in a country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America • Completed university degree and work experience in home country • Seeking to earn a Master's degree, PhD, complete postdoctoral studies, or conduct a research project (2-6 months) at a German higher-education institution • Catholic faith or another Christian denomination (if from Middle East); other religions eligible if proposed by a Catholic partner organisation and willingness to participate in inter-religious dialogue • Excellent academic achievement and study/research potential • Commitment to permanent return to home country after studies; otherwise funding becomes a loan • Socially engaged and involved in the Church, ready for inter-religious dialogue • German language proficiency at least B1 level (or A2 for English-language courses); KAAD recommends preparatory German language courses