Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships for Students in South Africa

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung is a German political foundation named after the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. KAS operates worldwide with the aim to promote democracy through dialogue, political education, and training. Since 1999, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) has been supporting an internship programme in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the University of the Witwatersrand. This initiative offers selected candidates the unique opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in fields such as International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Law, Journalism, or other related subjects within the Humanities and Social Sciences. The programme allows students to combine academic learning with practical experience by working at SAIIA while completing their studies. Additionally, KAS also sponsors an internship programme in collaboration with SAIIA’s Cape Town office, extending its commitment to fostering the development of future leaders across South Africa.

Applicants for the KAS-SAIIA Cape Town-based scholarship must apply for and be admitted into a Master’s programme at the Political Science Departments of either the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, or the University of the Western Cape.

Scholarship of Konrad Adenauer

• Successful candidates receive a full bursary for their tuition fees and a monthly stipend to cover their living costs and accommodation.

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Eligibility for Konrad Adenauer

• Applicant must meet the requirements for a Master’s degree at the relevant university and should not be older than 30 years.
• Students who have already completed a first year of their Master’s programme are not eligible for the internship.

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Application

The duration of the internship is from February 1 to November 30 each year.

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