Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship 2027
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship 2027 funds international students and doctoral candidates studying in Germany: up to €992/month (Bachelor's/Master's) or €1,400/month (PhD), plus €120/month health subsidy, family and child allowances and travel grants. Germany-route deadline: 2027-07-15 at 12:00 noon CET; applicants abroad apply via their local KAS office with its own deadline, so confirm early.
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship 2027 supports international students and doctoral candidates who are already studying in Germany. KAS promotes young people who combine strong academic achievement with active civic and social engagement and a commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Deadline: 2027-07-15 at 12:00 noon CET — this is the in-country (Germany) route deadline. Applicants abroad apply via their local KAS office with its own deadline, so confirm early.
- Up to €992/month for Bachelor's and Master's students
- Up to €1,400/month for doctoral candidates
- €120/month health subsidy
- Family and child allowances
- Travel grants
- International students and doctoral candidates studying in Germany
- Bachelor's applicants after the 2nd semester (from the 3rd semester)
- Graduates for Master's and PhD funding
- Strong academic grades
- Proven civic and social engagement
- Commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law
- German B2 level by the start of studies
- Minimum funding period: four semesters
- Up to €992/month for Bachelor's and Master's students
- Up to €1,400/month for doctoral candidates
- €120/month health subsidy
- Family and child allowances
- Travel grants
- Personal mentoring and access to KAS seminars, events and network
- Strong grades and good academic progress
- Demonstrated civic or social engagement (volunteering, student organisations, community work)
- Commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law
- German B2 level by the start of studies
- Enrolled at a German university (in-country route) or applying via the local KAS office (abroad route)
- Online application form
- CV
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Proof of German B2 level
- Evidence of civic/social engagement
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Check the route that applies to you: the in-country route (already in Germany) or your local KAS office (applying from abroad).
- Prepare the documents listed above.
- Submit your application by 2027-07-15 at 12:00 noon CET — this is the in-country (Germany) route deadline; applicants abroad apply via their local KAS office with its own deadline, so confirm early.
- Complete the official application via the KAS application portal on the official page.