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KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 2026

Awarded by Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Varies

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by eligible universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens of developing and emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America

Can Be Taken At

Recognized universities and higher education institutions in Germany

Provider

Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD)

Last Verified On

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Overview

The KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 supports academically talented students, graduates, and researchers from developing and emerging countries who wish to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Germany.

Eligibility Criteria for KAAD Scholarship Programme 1:

Applicants must:

  • Come from and currently reside in a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, or Latin America.
  • Hold a university degree.
  • Have professional experience in their home country.
  • Intend to pursue a Master's degree, PhD, other postgraduate studies, a postdoctoral project, or a research stay (2–6 months for academics) at a German university.
  • Be of the Catholic faith or generally belong to a Christian denomination (especially applicants from the Near and Middle East). Applicants of other religions may be considered if proposed by Catholic partners and willing to engage in interreligious dialogue.
  • Demonstrate above-average academic or research potential.
  • Show commitment to returning to and contributing to their home region after completing their studies.
  • Demonstrate religious and social commitment or willingness to engage in interreligious dialogue.
  • Possess German language skills of at least B1 level (or A2 for English-language programmes) and participate in the KAAD educational programme.

Application Process:

  • Contact the relevant KAAD partner committee in your region.
  • Prepare and submit the required application documents through the partner committee.
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2

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3

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4

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5

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 2026 is N/A.
  • KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 2026 is offered for All subjects offered by eligible universities.
  • KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 2026 is open for: Open to citizens of developing and emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
  • KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 2026 is offered by Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD).
  • KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 2026 covers Partial Funding, Varies.