Applications are currently being accepted for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme 2025, which provides Master scholarships tailored to the social, political, and economic development needs of students’ home countries.
Objective
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries.
The programme, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers the chance to acquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ countries of origin.
In the light of the principles of Good Governance, highly qualified graduates with a first academic degree are being educated in political science, law, economics and administration and prepared for future leading positions in their home countries.
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WHO CAN APPLY?
- Graduates from developing and emerging countries, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, are encouraged to apply if they possess a well-qualified first university degree and have achieved above-average grades (upper third) in fields such as Social and Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy, and Administration.
- Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to actively contribute to the social, political, and economic development of their home countries or regions.
- Additionally, applicants who have gained practical experience relevant to the program, such as professional experience, internships, or involvement in political or social causes, are highly valued.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
The scholarship holders will receive
- Please read the DAAD selection criteria included in our checklist carefully and take care of every single point listed in the checklist. Checklist
- Please complete the DAAD application form ‘Application for a research/study scholarship’ only once and indicate your selected master’s course or courses, in the latter case clearly indicating your first and second priority.
- If you are applying for two master’s courses: Please rank the courses in order of preference in your motivation letter, i.e. why your first choice of master’s course is your first choice and why your second choice is your second choice. For each choice of course, please provide clear reasons why you think it will advance you academically and professionally.
- You must submit the same letter of motivation to both courses you are applying for.
See Also:
- Study in Germany: Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship Program
- DAAD EPOS Scholarship: Fully Funded Masters or PhD in Germany
- List of Fully Funded Scholarships in UK For International Students
HOW TO APPLY: DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme 2025
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
