Applications are currently being accepted for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and South African Institute of International Affairs (KAS-SAIIA) Scholarships 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About KAS-SAIIA Scholarships
The KAS-SAIIA Scholarship 2027 offers a fully funded master’s degree internship in South Africa, combining academic study at leading universities with practical research experience at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA). Successful candidates receive full tuition bursaries, a monthly stipend for living costs and accommodation, and mentorship to hone research, writing, and presentation skills.
Benefits of KAS-SAIIA Scholarships
- Full bursary covering tuition fees
- Monthly stipend to cover living costs and accommodation
- Mentorship and skills development in research, writing, and presentation
- Opportunity to co-author articles in SAIIA publications
- Access to high-profile career pathways in public and private sectors
KAS-SAIIA Scholarships Requirements
- Must meet the entry requirements for a master’s degree at the relevant university
- Age must not exceed 30 years
- Must not have already completed the first year of a master’s programme
- Cape Town applicants must apply to a master’s at UCT, Stellenbosch University, or University of the Western Cape in Political Science
- Johannesburg applicants must enrol in a master’s at the University of the Witwatersrand in relevant fields
- Dual applications to both Johannesburg and Cape Town will not be considered
- Applicants should carefully study SAIIA’s research offerings to align with their university choice
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 September, 2026
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