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.