The Adveniat-KAAD Scholarship Programme
About the programme
Since April 2024, Adveniat and KAAD have worked together on scholarship funding. The aim is to join forces to support committed professionals in Latin America and the Caribbean. Adveniat contributes its close ties to partners across Latin America; KAAD contributes its long experience in academic support, educational work and international networking.
Who the programme is for
The programme is aimed at people from Latin America and the Caribbean who want to take on responsibility in society, now and in the future. Women, including those with family responsibilities, applicants from marginalised minorities and first generation university students are particularly encouraged to apply. Fields include development management, communication, governance, human rights, international cooperation, sociology, political science, philosophy and sustainable environmental management.
Important requirements
- Applications are submitted together with a partner organisation, ideally your employer, which accompanies your project
- You should not be older than 40 at the start of your studies (exceptions are possible)
- You should preferably have at least three years of professional experience, ideally with the organisation submitting the application
- Master's or doctoral studies that have already begun cannot be funded
What is funded
- Postgraduate studies (Master's, doctorate, licentiate)
- Research stays of 1 to 12 months
- Full time and digital hybrid study formats
- Study locations in South, Central and North America, the Caribbean and Europe (studies in Latin America or Germany take precedence)
The funding supplements your own resources, and each organisation can hold a maximum of two scholarships at the same time.
What you receive
- Financial support (living costs, travel and tuition fees where applicable)
- Personal support from the programme team and your organisation
- Exclusive events, online and in person
- Access to an international network of scholarship holders and alumni, including KAAD expert groups
Full eligibility criteria, the application route and information in Spanish, Portuguese and French are published on kaad.de.
