The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) 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.
The call is aimed at people from the following countries of the Levant and the golf area:
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- Gulf states (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen)
- Palestinian territories
- Iraq and Syria
KAS are looking for 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 (B11 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.
The following application deadlines apply:
The application deadline is April 26th. All applications go to Ms. Kammann-Schaub, KAS Jordan Office (email: stipendien.mena@kas.de).
Applicants who are invited to the selection meeting in Amman will be selected by May 20. The contact person for specific questions from applicants is also Ms. Kammann-Schaub.
More information about the scholarship and what it includes, can be found in the attached documents.
