Applications are open for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme. This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics, and administration. Further, According to the principles of good governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. Additionally, 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.

Who can apply

Moreover, The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is open to graduates in the field of

• social sciences,
• political sciences,
• law, economics and
• in public administration

from Africa, Central and Latin America, Asia, from countries in the Middle East as well as from Ukraine (see list of
countries).

Benefits:

Moreover, the Scholarship of monthly 850 € for selected MA programmes at German institutions of higher education listed below. The study programmes are usually starting in Sep/Oct 2020 and are taught in German and/or English.

• contributions to health insurance in Germany
• appropriate travel allowance
• study and research subsidy
• Also, monthly rent subsidy where applicable,
• allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.
• 6-months-German language course from April 2020 to
  September 2020
• Furthermore, scholars are invited to participate in different networking events.

Eligibility for DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme:

• The scholarship scheme is open to graduates in the field of social sciences, political sciences, law, economics, and public administration.
• Further, The programme is open for very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent) who want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries.
• It is offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

DAAD  selection criteria:

study results so far

• language skills
•  political and social engagement
• convincing description of the subject-related and personal
  the motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected
  benefit when returning to the home country
• expected benefit when returning to the home country