We are looking for young people who are passionate about their field of study and eager to make a difference in society and politics. We are looking for individuals who are regularly involved in volunteer work and who use their talents to contribute to the common good. We are looking for people who identify with Christian democratic values and treat others with respect—regardless of gender, background, or religion. We pay particular attention to the following criteria:

• Intellectual ability: Your academic performance in school and university is good to excellent. You are curious, ask questions, and are open to topics beyond your studies.
• Values: You identify with the values represented by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and are interested in political issues and topics. You are able to develop your own well-considered opinions on societal and political matters while remaining tolerant and respectful toward people with different views.
• Social and political engagement: You regularly commit to volunteer work—whether in political, social, religious, or cultural contexts.
• Personality: You are motivated, communicative, and show strong potential to achieve the goals you set for yourself in your studies and in life.

You’ll find all further details about the application process in the final dropdown section titled “Apply now.”

Non-Material Support

The non-material support provided by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation combines a diverse seminar program with individual guidance and an active student group life at universities.

Interdisciplinary Seminars

A mathematician debates the implications of using artificial intelligence in courtrooms with a law student; a theologian probes the ethical challenges of assisted dying alongside a future doctor; a biologist investigates biotech breakthroughs with a computer scientist—this interdisciplinary exchange defines our seminars. These dialogues are ignited by expert talks spanning science, politics, business, media, the arts, and culture.

Individual Support

We support your academic and personal development. Our advisors talk with you about your goals and provide guidance throughout your studies. We take your individual life circumstances into account and encourage you to step outside your comfort zone. We value a diverse community where students engage in dialogue – regardless of their background or whether they are the first in their family to attend university.

Student Group Life

Attend the theater together, discuss social change, and make new friends along the way – all this happens in our university student groups. Each group is supported by a trusted faculty advisor who provides academic and personal guidance. This sense of community continues after your scholarship ends through our alumni network, the Association of Former Scholarship Holders (ASeV).

Financial Support

The scholarship is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The basic scholarship currently amounts to up to €812 per month, depending on your own financial situation or that of your parents. Regardless of parental income, all scholarship holders receive a monthly study allowance of €300.

Study stays abroad can be funded for up to two semesters. The scholarship does not need to be repaid.

For scholarship holders receiving the basic scholarship, a monthly allowance of up to €122 may be granted to cover health and nursing insurance. In addition, those with at least one child under the age of 14 may receive a childcare allowance of €160 per child per month.

Simultaneous funding from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and under the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), or from other public sources, is not permitted. Further details can be found in our funding guidelines.

If you have questions about the application process, please email us at: Campus.SF.FH.JONA@kas.de

If you encounter any technical issues with the KAS application portal, please contact: campus.fachadmin@kas.de

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