The KAS Scholarship Program in Germany 2026 is a great chance for students who want to study there. It comes from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, which is a group in Germany. This program gives full support to students from different subjects to come and study in Europe, mostly in Germany.
The scholarship for 2026 (or leading into 2027 studies) helps bring together young people who really want to make positive changes in the world. It gives money help and also helps with personal and work growth.
Details About KAS Scholarship 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Germany |
| Host Organisations | Federal Republic of Germany and KAS |
| Program Location | German Universities |
| Program Duration | Masters 2 Years |
| Program Duration | Doctoral 3 Years |
benefit of Kas Scholarship
Master’s students get up to €992 every month for two years. Doctoral students get up to €1,400 every month for three years.
There are extra helps too, like:
- Money for health insurance (up to €120 per month).
- Family allowance of €276.
- Child allowance of €250 for each child.
- Grants for travel to do research in other countries.
- Some money back for university fees.
Students also join a big network of people from around the world who got this scholarship before or now. They can go to many workshops and seminars. They can even plan their own events. There is a team that gives personal help during studies and for planning the future job.
Who can apply?
This is open for people from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Applicants need to:
- Be very good in studies.
- Show they care about social or political work.
- Know German language well, at least B2 level (with a certificate from Goethe-Institut).
For Master’s: Students must join a four-semester Master’s program at a German university. For Doctoral: They need to have a plan for their research project.
(Note: Some parts also allow students already in Bachelor’s at German universities, but the main focus is Master’s and PhD.)
How to apply?
The application form is on their portal or in the announcement papers.
- Make a new account and register.
- Log in.
- Fill the form carefully and sign it.
- Send the filled form and all papers by email to [email protected].
The deadline is March 1, 2026 (for this call).
What documents are needed?
For Master’s:
- A letter that explains why you want this (motivation letter).
- Your CV in table form, written in German.
- Copies of your university certificates, grades, and achievements.
- A reference letter from someone who knows you.
- Proof that you did volunteer or social work.
- Proof of German B2 level.
For Doctoral:
- A detailed plan of your research project (dissertation).
- Reference letter from your supervisor for the project.
- Letter that says you are accepted for doctoral studies.
- Motivation letter.
- CV in table form, in German.
- Copies of university certificates and grades.
- Reference letter.
- Proof of volunteer work.
- Proof of German B2 level.
This is a full scholarship to study in Germany for free, with good support. If you match these things and want to learn more, check the official KAS website or the call from their Nairobi office. Apply soon if you are interested!