UPDATE 2012
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship Program 1 is addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany. This program is administered by regional partner committees, staffed by university professors and church representatives. Normally documents are submitted to the committee of the applicant’s home country.
- 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.
Host School(s)
- Study in Germany
Field(s) of Study
- There is no specific subject-preference. However, the selection board has often given preference to courses and subjects that they felt to be of significance for the home country of the applicant.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Tuition Fees
How many scholarships are given?
- Not Stated – “numerous”
Which countries are targeted?
- AFRICA – The focus countries in Africa today are: Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Uganda and Tanzania are counted to be part of the focus region East Africa, apart from Kenya. There are four Partner Committees which are also responsible for the adjoining countries of the above mentioned. In addition, there are local partner bodies, or contact persons in the partner countries of Cameroon and Nigeria.
- ASIA – Countries of major focus are: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China.
- LATIN AMERICA – Countries of major focus are Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
- Near and Middle East – Countries of focus of our scholarship programs for post-graduate academics are: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel and Syria.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
KAAD’s mission is to give scholarships mainly to lay members of the Catholic Church. This means, that there is a preference for Catholic applicants. Among the scholars there is however also a limited number of: Protestant Christians, Orthodox Christians (especially from Ethiopia), Muslims.
For the scholarship program 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 inter-religious dialogue
- possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).
LANGUAGE – All beneficiaries of KAAD scholarships (except for in-country-scholars) need to know German. This is especially important for scholars whose study program includes German (some Master programs are bilingual German/English; some PhD-study programs include oral exams in German). But even for scholars whose studies are entirely in English, KAAD emphasizes knowledge of the German language.
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- The first request is placed through filling a questionnaire and sending it to the KAAD offices per Email – af3[at]kaad.de. This questionnaire can be downloaded from the KAAD home page. In the course of the application process, more documents need to be provided by the applicant and the KAAD-Partner-Committees are involved.
- If the pre-selection process has been positive for the applicant, the application is passed on to an independent selection board, which sits twice per year (in March and in September).
Closing Date:
- Applications to be tabled in the March-session of the selection board need to be complete by end of November the previous year.
- Applications for the September selection need to be complete by end of June.
How do I get more information?
- FAQ’s – http://kaad.de/fileadmin/kaad/pdf/FAQs_Africa_Department.pdf
- Questionnaire – http://kaad.de/fileadmin/kaad/files/Fragebogen_AF.rtf
- Website – http://kaad.de/1/scholarships/scholarship-program-1/
EDITHA F MAJALIWA says
I am Editha f majaliwa with age of 29 years from Tanzania,i have Economics degree from University of Dar es Salaam with a GPA of ( 3.1) second class with Honour.I have been employing myself on phamasitical bussiness but i am interested much on your schoolership so as to increse my knowledge in Economic development studies with respect to research broad knowledges.So am kindly requesting for your scholarship.
Kindly
Editha
Goshu Asresehey Beyene says
Date -21/08/2012
Application
Subject: scholarship position
I am Goshu Asresehey from Ethiopia, with 27 years old &I am amechanical engineer graduate in 2012 from mekelle university have cumulative GPA 3.56.so since i have an interest to study my Ms program with your company in mechanical fields, please help me in all aspects.Currently I am working as a Design engineer in mesfin industrial engineering. And I am very interested in the field of study, if possible and available for free scholarship in your university and projects that you need to apply in developing country since I am not satisfied with the curriculum of graduate studies in my home country.
Experience has taught me how to build strong relationships with all departments at an organization. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team. Therefore, this position would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist at your organization and to expand my full effort for our society. Most importantly, I would be more pleased if you consider me to your highly responsible organization where I can still get knowledge & skill from your diligent & resourceful staff. Thank you for your consideration of my application. For detail information, I have sent my resume and credentials to the office.
You’re sincerely
Goshu Asresehey (Bsc.M)
Email:asreseheygoshu@yahoo.com
Mobile phone: +251914762653
Mekelle-Addis Ababa- Ethiopia
Goshu Asresehey Beyene says
Date -21/08/2012
Application
Subject: scholarship position
I am Goshu Asresehey from Ethiopia, with 27 years old &I am amechanical enDate gineer graduate in 2012 from mekelle university have cumulative GPA 3.56.so since i have an interest to study my Ms program with your company in mechanical fields, please help me in all aspects
ld. Currently I am working as a Design engineer in mesfin industrial engineering. And I am very interested doing , if possible and available for free scholarship in your university and projects that you need to apply in developing country since I am not satisfied with the curriculum of graduate studies in my home country.
Experience has taught me how to build strong relationships with all departments at an organization. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team. Therefore, this position would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist at your organization and to expand my full effort for our society. Most importantly, I would be more pleased if you consider me to your highly responsible organization where I can still get knowledge & skill from your diligent & resourceful staff. Thank you for your consideration of my application. For detail information, I have sent my resume and credentials to the office.
You’re sincerely
Goshu Asresehey (Bsc.M)
Emment M. Sanoe says
I’m very much interested and wishing to take advantage of this golden opportunity but have not yet graduated until next year. I’ll always be in contact with you.
yemsrach assefa says
Date -21/08/2012
Application
Subject: scholarship position
I am yemsrach assefa from Ethiopia and 22years old, studing at Haromaya university faculty of medicine school of Pharmacy with BSc in clinical pharmacy.
I would like to extend my career to translational research especially on gender violation and HIV/AIDS of women in health disparities. To achieve my goals, I am very interested also studying street girls risk in STI and others of related death prevention, if I get scholarship for further education.
Based on my interest and country problem solving is expected to learn further BSc.in gender development and related fields, if possible and available for free scholarship in your university and projects that you need to apply in developing country since I am not satisfied with the curriculum of graduate studies in my home country.
Experience has taught me how to build strong relationships with different societies at organization. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team. Therefore, this position would provide me with the ideal opportunity to assist at your organization and to expand my full effort for our society. Most importantly, I would be more pleased if you consider me to your highly responsible organization where I can still get knowledge & skill from your diligent & resourceful staff. Thank you for your consideration of my application. For detail information, I have sent my resume and credentials to the office.
You’re sincerely
Yemsrach Assefa