KAAD Scholarship Programme 1
KAAD (Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 supports postgraduate students and academics from developing and emerging countries who wish to pursue Master’s degrees, PhDs, or conduct research stays at German universities. The programme is administered through regional partner committees and prioritises candidates with professional experience from their home countries who demonstrate commitment to religious and social engagement.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Visa modalities support
- Flight costs (to and from Germany)
- German language training (up to 6 months)
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must come from and currently reside in a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
- 2 Must have a university degree and professional experience in home country
- 3 Must wish to pursue a Master's degree, PhD, or other postgraduate studies, or conduct a post-doc or research stay (2-6 months for academics) at a German university
- 4 Must be of Catholic denomination or generally belong to a Christian denomination (applicants of other religions can be funded if proposed by Catholic partners with documented commitment to interreligious dialogue)
- 5 Must have German language skills prior to entry (at least B1 level, or A2 for English-language programmes)
- 6 Must demonstrate above-average academic performance potential
- 7 Must demonstrate orientation of studies or research towards permanent reintegration into home region
- 8 Must demonstrate religious and social commitment or willingness to engage in interreligious dialogue