The KAAD, by its German name in full known as Katholischer Akademischer Auslander-Dienst (the Catholic Academic Support Service for Foreign Students, Germany) has, since long, provided scholarships for young professionals in need of such support from countries around the world.
Who can apply?
For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:
* come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
* have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
* want to acquire a master's degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
* are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue.
What does KAAD expect from you?
* Above-average performance in studies and research
* The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
* Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue
* German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).
Interested students and scholars are welcome to fill out this form and send it to Dr. Heinrich Geiger, Head, Asia Department,
Contact detail: Geiger@kaad.de
Moreinfo: http://kaad.de/1/scholarships
