Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship Program 2022 for young Zimbabweans

Application Deadline: July 31st, 2022

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Zimbabwe is excited to issue this call for scholarship applications to invite a new group of spirited young academics to join our scholarship and alumni program and network.

The Scholarship Program is aimed at students at a Zimbabwean University in the fields of Law, Media/Journalism, Public Management, Political Science, International Relations, Conflict Studies, Peace Building, Ethics and History – always looking at their chosen subject also from a political lens.

Benefits

• The scholarship program includes full tuition and examination fees for the standard duration of study from your admittance into the program onwards, accommodation costs on-campus or a contribution to off-campus accommodation and a semester stipend for internet, books and transportation costs.
• Furthermore, you will be part of the KAS Scholarship Alumni Network and be invited to closely follow and wherever possible join the activities of the foundation in country and internationally.

Requirements

Scholarship applicants should:

• be at least in their second year of bachelor studies,
• prove above average academic performance,
• be actively engaged in voluntary work,
• possess a broad general education and distinct interest in political issues,
• have a positive attitude towards democracy and human rights,
• be open to develop their personal points of view and practice tolerance,
• be highly motivated and able to convince us of their goals in life

Application Procedure

To apply please send the following application package to [email protected] by the deadline of 31 July 2022. The package has to include:

• Filled-out application (see link on the right)
• A cover letter (max. 1 page)
• A meaningful CV in tabular form including details about your previous voluntary work or social commitment (max. 2 pages)
• Copy of your latest transcript
• An informal academic or employment/volunteer letter of recommendation (this can be a copy of an Email from an official university/organizational Email-account). This letter should provide information about your qualifications and potential.

Note: Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted to arrange for an interview.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KAS Scholarship Program 2022