Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Awards Scholarships 2020 for MSc and PhD Studies in Germany, 2020

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Awards Scholarships 2020: International students across the globe are invited to apply for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Awards scholarships aimed at masters and PhD study and research programmes in Germany commencing in the academic year 2020/21.

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international students of the MENA-region to study at one of the over 400 universities in Germany. The scholarship program is aimed at international students and graduates who have acquired a university degree and who intend to complete postgraduate or master studies, doctoral studies or a research fellowship of at least three semesters at a university in Germany.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

Scholarships to be taken at: Institutions in Germany.

Scholarship Type: Full Scholarships.

Scholarship level: MSc and PhD

Slots: Several.

Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded (See scholarship benefits and duration).

Subject Eligibility: All study areas.

Country/Candidate Eligibility: International student.

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Eligibility and Basic Requirements:

Eligible candidates for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships are students who;

• have a university degree,
• prove above average academic performance,
• are no older that 30 when applying,
• have good knowledge of the German language (B1* or B2 level),
• are actively engaged in voluntary work,
• plan to study a minimum of three semesters at a university in Germany,
• possess a broad general education and distinct interest in political issues,
• have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights,
• are open to develop their personal points of view and practice tolerance, and
• are highly motivated and able to convince us of their goals in life.

*A sufficient knowledge in German (level B2) is obligatory for all scholars before the beginning of their university studies in Germany. In exceptional cases, we financially support German language courses in Germany to achieve B2 level as preparation for your studies in Germany.

Scholarship Benefits and Duration:

The standard funding periods are two years (Master) respectively three years (PhD). Apart from the monthly scholarship (for Master students 850 Euro per month, for PhD students 1.200 Euro per month) our scholars obtain access to a worldwide network of over 14.000 alumni, a broad seminar program and personal mentoring.

Application Procedures for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Awards Scholarships 2020 for MSc and PhD Studies in Germany – How-to-Apply:

Interested applicants should please send their complete application by April 26th, 2020 to: [email protected]

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Document Requirements: Applicants are required to submit necessary documents for the application as specified in the following categories;

Master students

Please download and fill out the application form and attach the following documents:

• A meaningful CV including details about your previous voluntary work or social commitment.
• Motivation letter.
• Copies of your examination certificates in German translation if the originals are not in English.
• Copies of your studies performance records if you have been studying at a University in Germany.
• Proof of German language skills (B 2).
• An academic letter of recommendation: This letter should provide information about your academic qualifications and potential; it should not be older than two month. The author has to be a university professor or teacher holding a doctoral degree.
• A letter of recommendation concerning the applicant’s personality: This letter should focus on your personality and interests as well as your values and social commitment. The author cannot be the same as the one providing the academic letter of recommendation.
• A proof of your voluntary work.
• A certificate of admission or matriculation from your university in Germany, if available.

PhD students

If you are applying for a PhD-Scholarship, please include additionally the following documents:

• A detailed description of your doctoral thesis: This exposé, written in German or English (4-5 pages), should 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 and time schedule and a bibliography.
• A second academic letter of recommendation: This second letter should be written by the supervisor of your doctoral thesis, providing you already have one. It replaces the letter of recommendation concerning the applicant’s personality.
• A written confirmation from the intended faculty or department stating that the admission to the doctoral program is unconditional, if already available.

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