Fully funded Helmut Schmidt Master Scholarship in Public Policy and Good Governance in Germany 2019

The Helmut-Schmidt-Program is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of good governance and to prepare them for their professional life. Very good graduates with a first university degree get the chance to obtain a master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance to the social, political and economic development of their home country. The knowledge and experience acquired in Germany should enable the scholarship holders to later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social differences. With this program, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of good governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.

The study programs start in September/October 2019. The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English. Prior to their study programs all scholarship holders receive a 6- months German language course from April 2019 to September 2019. The language courses take place at selected institutes in Germany and usually not at the universities of the selected master's courses. The language course is compulsory also for those who attend a master's course taught in English.

The scholarship covers:

[1] Tuition fees.

[2] Monthly allowance of 850 Euro.

[3] Contributions to health insurance in Germany.

[4] Travel allowance.

[5] Study and research subsidy.

[6] Rent subsidies.

[7] Allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.

Applicants must:

[1] Be graduates in the field of social sciences, political sciences, law, economics or in public administration.

[2]  Hold first university degree (bachelor or equivalent).

[3] Have excellent knowledge of English (and German).

[4] Be be politically and socially engaged.

[5] Be motivated for the study project in Germany.

[6] Have their latest university degree obtained during the six years prior to the application for the scholarship.

When applying to this scholarship, the following documents must be submitted:

[1] DAAD application form for research grants and study scholarships.

[2] Hand-signed Motivation letter.

[3]  Hand-signed full curriculum vitae with current date including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, 3 description of job experience.

[4] Copies of acquired university degrees.

[5] Copies of the transcript of record.

[6] Copy of the school leaving certificate/high school diploma.

[7] Recent language certificates (German and English).

[8] Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers of recent date.