Applications are open for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme. This scholarship 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

Useful links 

• OVERVIEW
• APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• CONTACT AND CONSULTING