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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
KAS-SAIIA 2027 Scholarship
A master's tuition scholarship and paid full-year research/policy internship with SAIIA in Johannesburg or Cape Town.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- admission master's degree admission requirements at the relevant university
- age 30
- simultaneous postgraduate study and internship responsibilities
- Not open to: enrolment completed the first year of a master's programme
- Not open to: applications to both Johannesburg and Cape Town
These depend on how you qualify. The provider describes 2 ways, and you will not need all of them. The official page shows which applies to you.
- degree International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics, Law, Journalism, related subjects…
- admission Political Science master's programme
- institution University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, University of the Western Cape
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- strong academic ability
- interest in public policy, governance, diplomacy, development, or related fields
- academic achievement, commitment to public service and policy development
Not open to: Younger than 30; partner-university master's admission; South African residency route; no completed first master's year; no dual Johannesburg/Cape Town application.
- Who is eligible
- Not specified (South African residency route)
- Eligible residence
- South African residents or applicants eligible for South African residency status
- Level of study
- Master's
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Business and economics, Development studies, Law, Media and journalism, Social sciences
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Full master's tuition support plus a monthly stipend for living and accommodation expenses, alongside the SAIIA internship.
- Duration
- 6-12 months
- Host country
- South Africa
- Host institution
- University of the Witwatersrand; University of Cape Town; Stellenbosch University; University of the Western Cape (listed by SAIIA only—confirm before applying)
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Choose either the Johannesburg or Cape Town programme; dual applications are not permitted. Required
- Apply for admission to the appropriate university and master’s programme. For Cape Town, apply for and seek admission to a Political Science master’s programme at the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, or the University of the Western Cape. If the university application status is still unclear at the scholarship deadline, proceed with the scholarship application and explain the pending status in the cover letter. Required
- Prepare the supporting documents. Required
- Draft a cover letter explaining research interests and career goals; mention any pending university admission status clearly. Required
- Open the official scholarship application form, complete the requested contact details, and press Submit. Required
- Check the email sent after submission for further information about the application process and follow the instructions provided. Required
- Deadline
- 1 September 2026
- Deadline notes
- Applications are open and close 1 September 2026. No cutoff time or timezone is published.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Apply for Johannesburg or Cape Town, not both. SAIIA lists University of the Western Cape for Cape Town while the KAS page lists Wits, UCT and Stellenbosch; this provider discrepancy is disclosed. Students who completed the first master's year are ineligible.
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