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Cusanuswerk Fellowships for Catholic Students and Doctoral Candidates

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Deadline not published

Germany's Catholic Studienwerk funds gifted students (BAföG-based grant + €300 study allowance) and doctoral candidates (€1,650/month + €100 research allowance) of Catholic faith.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelUndergraduate, Master's, PhD
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypePartial Funding
ValueStudents: monthly non-repayable grant based on the BAföG plus a standard study cost allowance of 300 EUR per month. Doctoral candidates: monthly stipend of 1,650 EUR per month regardless of parental income plus a research cost allowance of 100 EUR as well as health care-, child- and family allowances, if required. If necessary, family allowances and contributions to child care are granted.
DurationDoctorate max 3 years and 6 months (max 4 years in the event of illness or child care); students individually agreed
Application DeadlineDeadline not publishedDeadline not published
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Particularly gifted students and doctoral candidates of catholic faith from all disciplines with an excellent academic record; students normally German citizens (or BAföG-eligible per § 8, 1-3); doctoral candidates may be foreign nationals admitted to a German doctoral programme; applicants from developing/emerging countries should first check KAAD.

Language Requirements

  • Alternative English proof accepted

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Application forms via cusanuswerk.de

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 2 November 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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