Applications are now open for the 2027 DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships.
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing and emerging countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home regions. The programme, funded by the Federal Foreign Office, offers the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in fields of study that are of particular importance for social, political and economic development in the countries of origin of these young professionals.
WORTH
The scholarship holders will receive
- scholarships (of currently € 992 per month) for master’s courses at German higher education institutions
- health insurance cover in Germany
- fixed travel allowances (lump sums) for travel between Germany and the respective developing and emerging countries
- a study and research grant
- rent subsidies and family supplements, as applicable
ELIGIBILITY
Graduates from developing and emerging countries (bachelor or equivalent)
- with a well-qualified first university degree and above-average grades (upper third) in Social and Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy and Administration
- willing to actively contribute to the social, political and economic development of their home countries/regions
- who have already gained practical experience relevant for the programme (professional experience, internships, political/social commitment), specific requirements vary depending on the master’s courses; please see “Information about the Master’s Courses
DEADLINE: July 31, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here.