The
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a German political foundation named after the
first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. KAS operates worldwide
intending to promote democracy through political education and training.
Since
1999 KAS has funded a scholarship programme, run by the South African Institute
of International Affairs (SAIIA).
This
unique scholarship programme provides funding to complete a full-year
internship at SAIIA in parallel to a Masters degree in International Relations,
Political Science, Economics, Law or Journalism at WITS, UCT or Stellenbosch
University.
Successful
applicants have to meet the entry requirements for a Masters degree at the
above institutions, be a South African resident (or eligible for residency
status), and be younger than 30 years old.
Successful
candidates will receive a full bursary for their tuition fees and a monthly
stipend to cover their living costs and accommodation. The programme is
output-focused, and scholars are assigned mentors.
The
application should include:
- A letter of
support/endorsement from one of your current lecturers for enrolment into
a Masters Programme.
- A full CV that includes
at least one additional written reference with your application.
- Your full academic
record.
- Two written samples of
your own writing.
- A two-page motivation
of why you are applying for the scholarship programme and why you should
be considered as an applicant.
- Completed quiz (open
for qualifying applicants only)
To
start the application process click
here.
Please
view terms and conditions here:
The closing date for the 2022 applications is 15 September 2021.