Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

If you plan to study in Germany with financial support, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship is one of the best opportunities for international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at German universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship 2026-2027 is available for u ndergraduate, master’s and PhD. These scholarships will provide a monthly stipend of €992 for master’s and €1,400 for PhD and cover tuition fees and accommodation.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international master’s students and graduates to enable study and research at universities in Germany. This way, we actively promote intercultural dialogues and the formation of international networks, as well as the internationalization of universities and science, which enhances the educational experience and fosters collaboration among diverse student populations.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Institution(s): German Universities
Study Destination: Germany
Opportunity Focus Areas: All the available programs at German universities.
Program Period: Two years for master’s candidates and three years for doctoral candidates.
Deadline: July 15, 2026 (annual)

Scholarship Coverage

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung scholarship will cover the following:

For bachelor’s, master’s, or postgraduate programs, recipients can receive up to €992 per month in scholarship funding. The standard duration of support is two years.
For doctoral candidates, the scholarship provides up to €1,400 per month. Applicants must be fully admitted to a doctoral program at a German university. The standard funding duration for doctoral studies is three years.

Additional allowances are available upon request. These include a health insurance subsidy of up to €120 per month, a family allowance of €276 if your spouse resides in Germany for more than three months, and a child allowance of €250 per child with proper documentation. Scholars may also apply for research travel grants abroad (excluding conference visits), as well as a partial reimbursement of university tuition fees—up to €750 per semester in exceptional cases.

Eligibility Criteria for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship

To be eligible for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Required Language: Minimum B2 German level, demonstrated, for example, by a Goethe-Institut certificate.
Have strong academic performance
You’ve completed your secondary school and university studies with good to excellent grades and show curiosity beyond your own field.
Identify with our values
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s values and ideas inspire you. You can reflect critically on social and political topics, and you respect differing perspectives.
Volunteer regularly
You’re actively involved in your community—whether in politics, social work, church, or culture—and believe in the importance of democracy and human rights.
Take initiative
You want to contribute to our non-financial support program and play an active role in your local university group. After your studies, you aim to promote lasting ties between your home country and Germany.
Show potential and motivation
You’re open-minded, goal-oriented, and committed to your academic and personal development.

How to Apply for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship?

Please follow the application instructions below to apply for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung scholarship:

There are two ways to apply for our scholarship program:

1) Application via KAS offices abroad: If you are living in your home country or region, you can apply through your local KAS office. Click here for an up-to-date list.

2) If you already live in Germany, you may apply via the domestic selection process. Please submit your application through the KAS Campus Portal.

Attach the following documents:

Attach a meaningful CV in tabular form, including details about your previous voluntary work or social commitment.
Motivation letter.
Copies of your examination certificates are in German translation if the originals are not in English.
Please provide copies of your study performance records if you have studied at a university in Germany.
Proof of German language skills (B2).
An informal academic letter of recommendation: This letter should provide information about your academic qualifications and potential; it should not be older than two months. The author has to be a university professor or teacher holding a doctoral degree.
An informal letter of recommendation concerning the applicant’s personality: This letter should highlight your values, social commitment, personality, and interests. The author cannot be the same as the one providing the academic letter of recommendation.
Certificate of admission or matriculation from your university in Germany.

If you are applying for a PhD scholarship, please add the following documents:

A detailed description of your doctoral thesis: This exposé should be written in German or English (5–10 pages; font size 12; 1.5 line spacing) and outline the central research question of your proposed project, its scientific relevance, your theoretical approach, and the motives behind your choice of the research subject. It should also contain a work schedule and a bibliography.
A second academic letter of recommendation: This second letter should be written by the supervisor of your doctoral thesis, provided that you already have one. It replaces the letter of recommendation concerning the applicant’s personality.
A confirmation of supervision by your doctor-father or mother