The Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), is a prestigious scholarship aimed at students from developing and emerging countries who are interested in master’s degrees related to public policy, good governance, law, economics, and social sciences in Germany.
Key Features
- Fully Funded: Covers tuition fees, monthly stipend (~€934/month), travel costs, health insurance, and study/research subsidies.
- Language Training: Includes a mandatory 6-month German language course in Germany before starting the master’s program.
- Eligible Fields: Public Policy, Governance, Law, Economics, Social Sciences, Administration, Political Science, etc.
- Partner Universities: Study in selected German universities with strong governance-related programs (e.g., University of Erfurt, Hochschule Osnabrück, Universität Duisburg-Essen).
Eligibility Criteria
- Be from a developing or emerging country (e.g., Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, African, and Latin American nations).
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in a relevant field.
- Have excellent academic performance and strong motivation for public service.
- Ideally have relevant work experience, volunteering, or internships.
- Must not have lived in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.
How to Apply
- Choose up to two master’s programs from the list of eligible DAAD partner universities.
- Apply directly to the universities with required documents: CV, motivation letter, degree transcripts, reference letters, proof of experience, etc.
- Indicate that you’re applying for the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD Scholarship).
- No separate DAAD application is needed unless specified by the university.
Detailed information: daad.de/go/en/stipa50026397
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