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Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance 2024

Admin February 06, 2024

 Objective:

The DAAD aims to foster good governance and civil society structures in developing and emerging countries through the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme.

Programme Highlights:

  • Offers future leaders master's courses focusing on disciplines crucial for social, political, and economic development.
  • Equips participants with practical skills for responsible roles in their home regions, promoting democratic and socially equitable institutions.

Eligibility:

  • Open to graduates from developing and emerging countries with a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Applicants should possess a well-qualified first university degree with above-average grades in Social and Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy, or Administration.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to contributing actively to the development of their home countries/regions and have relevant practical experience.

Funding Coverage:

  • Full coverage of tuition fees at German higher education institutions.
  • Monthly scholarships of €934 for living expenses during master’s courses.
  • Health insurance coverage in Germany.
  • Travel allowances for travel between Germany and home countries.
  • Study and research grant, rent subsidies, and family supplements as applicable.
  • Mandatory German language course in Germany for up to 6 months.
  • For the "Social Protection" master’s course, an additional sur-place rate of €500 per month is provided in the 4th semester.

Additional Support:

  • Scholarship holders receive support services from programme coordinators at study locations.
  • Participation in tailored events, seminars, and interdisciplinary networking opportunities.

Application Process:

  1. All applications must be submitted in English or German.
  2. Clearly indicate that you are applying for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Master’s scholarships in Public Policy and Good Governance).
  3. Applicants may apply for up to two master’s courses listed below.
    • Read the DAAD selection criteria carefully, tick off the checklist, and complete the list of criteria with your original signature (place and date indicated).
    • Complete the DAAD application form ‘Application for a research/study scholarship’ once, specifying your selected master’s course or courses, prioritizing them clearly.
    • If applying for two master’s courses, rank them in order of preference in your motivation letter, providing reasons for each choice.
    • Submit the application form and required documents to the master’s course(s) of your choice.
  4. Scholarship applications must be made directly to the master’s courses.

Selection Process:

  • A selection committee comprising professors from participating master’s courses and DAAD representatives will conduct the selection in October/November 2023.
  • Nominated candidates will be contacted by the DAAD to upload their full documents to the DAAD portal. Do not upload documents unless nominated.
  • All applicants will be informed in writing of the selection outcome after the process concludes in mid to late December 2023.

Selection Criteria:

  • Key criteria include academic, professional, and personal motivation for studying in Germany, aligned with the goals of the Helmut Schmidt Programme.
  • Relevant practical experience, first higher education degree with above-average grades, and meeting formal requirements are crucial.
  • Specific master’s courses may have additional selection criteria beyond DAAD’s requirements.

Language Skills:

  • Language skill requirements vary depending on the master’s course. Check the respective course requirements.

Application Documents:

  • Required documents include a checklist, DAAD application form, motivation letter, curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificates and transcripts, confirmation of professional experience/internships, language skills proof, and a current reference.
  • Application deadline for all higher education institutions is from 1 June to 31 July 2023.

Application Location:

Note: Applications should be made for the master’s courses selected by the DAAD, with academic education beginning from September/October 2024. All courses have an international focus and are primarily conducted in English.


The Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance) for the academic year 2023/2024 is available for students from the following regions:

Western, Central, South-Eastern Europe:

  • Albania
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Kosovo
  • Montenegro
  • North Macedonia
  • Serbia
  • Turkey

Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus:

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belarus
  • Georgia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Moldova
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine
  • Uzbekistan

Middle East, North Africa:

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Pakistan
  • Palestinian territories
  • Syria
  • Tunisia
  • Yemen

Africa, Sub-Saharan:

  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cape Verde
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Congo, Democratic Republic
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Djibouti
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eswatini
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • São Tomé und Príncipe
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Sudan
  • Sudan
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Asia, Pacific:

  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • Cook Islands
  • Fiji
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Kiribati
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Maledives
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • Mongolia
  • Myanmar
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Niue
  • North Korea
  • Papua N. Guinea
  • Philippines
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Sri Lanka
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu
  • Vietnam

Latin America:

  • Argentina
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Jamaica
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Vin. & Gre.
  • Suriname
  • Venezuela

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Official Page https://www.daad.de/en/information-services-for-higher-education-institutions/further-information-on-daad-programmes/ppgg/


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