Full funding · Study in Germany
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships
Up to €992 a month for master's study or €1,400 for doctoral candidates, plus health insurance and family allowances
- Funder
- Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung funds international graduate students at German universities who combine academic excellence with social and political engagement, with support from the Federal Foreign Office.
Beyond the stipend, scholars join a structured programme of seminars and a large alumni network across politics, media and public administration in Germany.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically one annual round closing in July — confirm the current cycle
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying for master's or doctoral study at a German university
- Very good academic results and a clear academic plan
- Demonstrated social or political engagement — this is weighted heavily
- German language ability is normally expected by the start of the funding
- Applicants should typically be under the foundation's stated age limits
How to apply
- Prepare transcripts, references and a statement covering your civic engagement
- Apply through the foundation's online portal in the annual round
- Provide evidence of German language study or planned study
- Shortlisted candidates attend a selection seminar
- Funding begins with the following academic semester
Studying in Germany
Low or no tuition at public universities, engineering excellence and an 18-month job-seeker visa. Post-study work: Up to 18 months.
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships cover?
Up to €992 a month for master's study or €1,400 for doctoral candidates, plus health insurance and family allowances. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung funds international graduate students at German universities who combine academic excellence with social and political engagement, with support from the Federal Foreign Office.
Who is eligible for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships?
Core requirements are: Applying for master's or doctoral study at a German university; Very good academic results and a clear academic plan; Demonstrated social or political engagement — this is weighted heavily; German language ability is normally expected by the start of the funding; Applicants should typically be under the foundation's stated age limits. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships deadline?
Typically one annual round closing in July — confirm the current cycle. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.