The 2022 DAD Helmut Schmidt Master Scholarship Program is accepted from June 1 to July 31, 2021. The goal of this program is to prepare future leaders in politics, law, economics and governance in accordance with the principles of greater governance. Take exercise-based courses for their career.
The scholarship programs are open to candidates from developing countries who are pursuing an undergraduate degree to pursue postgraduate courses in areas particularly relevant to the social, political and economic development of their home countries.
With the knowledge and experience gained in Germany, the scholarship holders should be able to contribute to the establishment of a democratic economic and social order with the aim of overcoming social differences. DAAD intends to support good governance structures and civil society.
Program Details:
- Host institution:
- Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg,
- Universität Duisburg-Essen,
- Willy Brandt School of Public Policy
- at the University of Erfurt,
- Universität Magdeburg,
- Hochschule Osnabrück,
- Universität Passau,
- Universität Potsdam in Germany.
- Fields of study:
- Master of Development and Governance,
- Analysis and Design of Social Protection Systems,
- Master of Public Policy (MPP),
- Peace and Conflict Studies,
- Management in Non-Profit Organizations,
- Development Studies,
- Master of Governance and Public Policy,
- Master of Public Management (MPM).
- Duration: Up to 4 semesters.
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Master Scholarship Benefits:
- Monthly stipend of €861
- Contributions to health insurance
- Appropriate travel allowance
- Study and research subsidy
- Monthly rent subsidy where applicable
- An additional rate of €500 is paid in the fourth semester (compulsory online semester in the student country or in another developing country);
- Scholarship holders are offered a specialized tuition at their host institution funded by DAD.
- In addition, scholars are invited to participate in various networking events
- DAAD scholarship holders in the Helmut Schmidt program are exempted from paying tuition.
Eligible Countries:
- Worldwide Students Can apply for this Scholarship Programs. This is a great opportunity for students to study in Germany.
Host Institutions, Programs, Language and Duration
1. Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
- course: Analysis and Design
- of Social Protection Systems;
- language of instruction: English;
- program duration: 4 semesters;
- e-mail: info@ma-socialprotection.de
2. Universität Duisburg-Essen
- course: Master of Development and Governance;
- language of instruction: English;
- program duration: 2 semesters;
- e-mail:ma-devgov@uni-due.de
3. Willy Brandt School of Public Policy
- course: Master of Public Policy (MPP);
- language of instruction: English;
- program duration: 4 semesters;
- apply online at http://www.brandtschool.de/admissions/;
- e-mail: admissions-mpp@uni-erfurt.de
4. Universität Magdeburg
- course: Peace and Conflict Studies;
- language of instruction: English;
- program duration: 4 semesters;
- e-mail: pacs@ovgu.de
5. Hochschule Osnabrück
- course: Management in Non-Profit Organizations;
- language of instruction: German;
- program duration: 4 semesters;
- e-mail: ppgg@hs-osnabrueck.de
6. Universität Passau
- course: Development Studies;
- language of instruction: English;
- program duration: 4 semesters;
- e-mail: information.ppgg@uni-passau.de
7. Universität Passau
- course: Master of Governance and Public Policy;
- languages of instruction: English and German;
- program duration: 4 semesters;
- e-mail: information.ppgg@uni-passau.de
8. Universität Potsdam
- course: Master of Public Management (MPM);
- language of instruction: English ;
- program duration: 2 semesters);
- e-mail: info@ppgg.mpm-potsdam.de
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Master Scholarship Eligibility:
- Have a college degree with above-average results (upper third).
- Full language skills (each university requires different language skills);
- Get involved politically and socially.
- Persuasive description on the topic of a study project in Germany and about personal motivation and expected benefits upon return home.
- You must have a recent university degree within the past six years before applying for the scholarship.
- Applicants who have resided in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application are not eligible.
- All postgraduate courses have additional requirements that applicants must meet in any case.
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DAAD Helmut Schmidt Master Scholarship Application instructions
- Fill out the DAAD Application form for Research Grants and Scholarships only once to find out who you are studying for the first time and what your second priority is.
- For both university courses,Write a single letter of motivatio justify your first and second preference.
- Send the DAAD Scholarship Form along with a written letter and required documents to the two universities of your choice. Don’t send it to DAAD.
Applications must be submitted in German or English. Please declare that you are applying for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt (Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Good Governance) program. You are allowed to apply for the two Master’s courses listed above.
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