Portraits of the Hermann Weber Scholars
The Hermann Weber Scholarship was established on the occasion of the retirement of Dr Hermann Weber , who served as Secretary General for many years. It recognizes outstanding doctoral candidates who have distinguished themselves not only through their excellent academic achievements, but also through their social commitment. The scholarship thus specifically strengthens the KAAD's guiding principle of combining academic education with social responsibility.
It was donated by the Colombian KAAD alumnus Professor Helmuth M. Gallego Sánchez . Out of deep gratitude for the support he received during his studies in Germany from the KAAD and in particular from Hermann Weber , he is using this scholarship as a symbol of a living bond.
The recipients of the Hermann Weber Scholarship act as bridge builders in their societies. They contribute their academic expertise, their personal convictions and their social commitment to shaping a future based on solidarity and responsibility , in the spirit of the KAAD and its global community.
2026 / GhanaJoseph Mohammed Soale
Joseph Mohammed Soale from Damongo in northern Ghana brings together ecological sustainability and social justice in his academic work, shaped by the experience that future prospects and participation depend on access to resources. Read more
2024 / ZimbabweSharon Mada
Sharon Mada researches food waste in Zimbabwe's cities.
2023 / KenyaWillis Awandu
Willis Awandu combines technical excellence with social responsibility. The Kenyan engineer is doing his doctorate in Darmstadt on water treatment for rural regions and is actively involved in the KAAD alumni network East Africa.
2022 / Philippines 2021 / BrazilEduardo Luis Kronbauer
Dr. Eduardo Kronbauer received the first Hermann Weber Scholarship from the KAAD in recognition of his academic achievements and his work on the relationship between law and justice.
