The 2025 DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarship application period is currently open. The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (also known as Public Policy and Good Governance) assists future leaders from developing nations who wish to promote democracy and social justice in their own country. The German Federal Foreign Office-funded programme allows students to earn a Master’s degree in Master programs that are particularly relevant to the social, political, and economic development of their home countries. By the principles of Good Governance, highly competent graduates with a first academic degree are being schooled in political science, law, economics, and administration, preparing them for future leadership positions in their home countries.
The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Programme 2025 in Germany offers a fully-funded master’s scholarship for international students to learn professional leadership skills in a refined environment. The program welcomes students from all cultures, races, religions, genders, and social segments, offering travel allowances, monthly stipends, and study grants.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country:
- Germany
Host Universities:
- University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt
- University of Magdeburg
- Hochschule Osnabrück
- University of Passau
Scholarship Coverage:
- Fully Funded
Degree Level:
- Master
Scholarship Program Duration:
- The program duration for the scholarship is a minimum of two years.
Eligible Countries:
- List of eligible countries (Click Here)
Available Programs
- Development and Governance.
- Development Studies.
- Governance and Public Policy.
- Management in Non-Profit Organizations.
- Public Policy.
- Peace and Conflict Studies.
- Social Protection.
Benefits of Scholarship
The benefits of Scholarship include:
- Tuition exemption
- Event and seminar engagement
- A monthly stipend of Euro 934
- Health insurance
- Travel allowances
- Study and research grants
- Rent subsidies and family supplements • Preparation for German language course.
Eligibility Criteria
- Developing Countries Graduate Application
- Eligible countries:
- Developed countries
- Social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy, economics, administration
- Students passionate about socio-political and economic well-being
- Students with relevant work experience
- More information is available on the official website. Click Here
Required Documents
- DAAD Checklist form.
- DAAD Application form (click here)
- CV in reverse chronological order.
- Higher education degree certificates.
- Transcripts.
- A single letter of motivation.
- Work experience certificate related to the Helmut-Schmidt Programme
- Proof of English Language
- Written references from current employer or university teacher
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme Selection Criteria:
- Academic record.
- Quality of motivation letter.
- Alignment of the motivational letter with program goals.
- Practical related experience.
- Selection committee’s decision.
- The DAAD will contact selected candidates and then they will have to upload documents on the DAAD portal.
How to Apply?
- Apply online via the official website in English or German.
- Prioritize courses (maximum two).
- Complete the DAAD application form carefully.
- Submit the application form along with the required documents to the master’s course university, not to the DAAD
- Read DAAD FAQs before application. Click Here
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the scholarship is July 31, 2024.
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