KKAAD in cooperation with Adveniat
Partially funded
Adveniat-KAAD Scholarship Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean
KAAD in cooperation with Adveniat, Germany
Scholarship overview
Adveniat and KAAD have cooperated on scholarships since April 2024. The programme supports church workers and committed Catholics from Latin America and the Caribbean who want to take on responsibility in church and society. Women, people with family responsibilities, members of marginalised minorities and first-generation students are especially encouraged.
Studies are possible in several regions; studies in Latin America or Germany take precedence.
Award Information
- Catholic, from Latin America or the Caribbean: lay people, priests, nuns and monks, and (prospective) professionals.
- Generally under 40 at start of studies (justified exceptions possible).
- Preferably at least three years of professional experience.
- Studies already begun cannot be funded.
- Must apply together with a church or church-affiliated organisation (parishes, church schools and military dioceses cannot); each organisation or diocese holds at most two scholarships at a time.
- Lay applicants need a written approval (Visto Bueno) from a church representative; priests in Rome need a bishop's or superior's letter.
- Preferred fields: development management, communication, governance, human rights, international cooperation, sociology, political science, philosophy, sustainable environmental management.
- Master's, doctorate, licentiate, or research stay of 1 to 12 months; full-time or digital-hybrid.
- Living costs, travel and tuition where applicable, usually partly or fully covered; no amounts stated.
- Personal and organisational contribution expected.
- Networking events and KAAD specialist groups.
No fixed deadline; apply well before studies start. Decisions are made four times a year.
- Speak with your church or church-affiliated organisation.
- Complete the online inquiry questionnaire.
- If eligible, receive the application documents.
- Submit the application together with your organisation.
- Possible interview after review.
- Receive confirmation.
Official links
Documents you will need
- Cover letter explaining motivation.
- Church approvals as described (Visto Bueno, bishop's letter, diocesan contribution).
How selection works
- Studies that build on previous education and commitment.
- Personal and professional motivation.
- Above-average academic performance.
- Social engagement.
- Support from the church organisation and fit with its needs.
