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DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance
Last updated: 13 May 2026 |
DAAD
Masters Degree
Deadline:
31 July 2026 (annual)
Study in: Germany
Next course starts Sept/Oct 2027
Brief description:
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance Programme offers very good graduates from developing countries the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country at German institutions of higher education.
Participating Programmes in Host Institutions:
The scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses at German institutions of higher education listed below:
• . Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg:
Social Protection
• University of Duisburg-Essen:
Development and Governance
• Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt:
Public Policy
• Universität Magdeburg:
Peace and Conflict Studies
• Hochschule Osnabrück:
Management in Non-Profit Organisations
• Universität Passau:
Development Studies
• University of Passau:
Governance and Public Policy
The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Latin America; Asia and the Pacific, Western, Central, South-Eastern Europe; Eastern Europe, Central Asia & South Caucasus; and the Middle East and North Africa. See the
list of eligible countries
.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
DAAD scholarship holders within the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme are exempted from tuition fees. DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 992 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany, appropriate travel allowance, a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.
Prior to their study programmes, all scholarship holders will also receive a 4-month German language course. Participation is mandatory.
Eligibility:
Graduates from developing countries (bachelor or equivalent):
• with a well-qualified first university degree as a rule in the fields of social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy and administration
• willing to actively contribute to the social, political and economic development of their home countries/regions
• who have already gained practical experience relevant for the programme (professional experience, internships, political/social commitment
The requirements for language skills and the required language c
