Daad Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships 2025 For Public Policy And Good Governance (Fully Funded)

The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships 2025 for Public Policy and Good Governance is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for future leaders from developing countries.

This scholarship program aims to equip future leaders from developing countries with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. It also provides full funding for a master's degree in a development-related field at a participating German university.

Program Details

• Academic education in one of the master’s courses, listed below and selected by the DAAD, will take place from September/to October 2025.
• The courses have an international focus and are mainly offered in English.
• Throughout their studies, all scholarship holders of the Helmut-Schmidt- Programme benefit from accompanying support services provided by the program coordinators at the respective study locations.

Eligibility

• Citizens of a developing country on the DAAD list https://www.daad.de/en/information-services-for-higher-education-institutions/further-information-on-daad-programmes/ppgg/
• First university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) with very good grades in a relevant subject for the chosen master's program
• At least two years of relevant professional experience after completing your first university degree
• Candidates with a good academic record in the following fields can apply; social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy, economics, and administration.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee
• Monthly stipend for living expenses
• Travel allowance
• Health insurance
• Preparatory language course (if required)
• Intensive support services and networking opportunities
• Research grant

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

Conclusion

If you are a passionate and committed individual who aspires to make a positive impact on your home country, the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master's Scholarships could be a life-changing opportunity for you. Click here to read more and apply now.