Since 2009, the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) is supporting future leaders from Africa, Latin-America, South Asia and Southeast Asia, Central Asia, from countries in the Middle East as well as from the Ukraine who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. The programme, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers the chance to acquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ countries of origin.
WORTH
The DAAD pays a monthly instalment of EUR 850,00, an appropriate travel allowance and a study and research subsidy of 460 € each year as well as a rent subsidy and/or allowance for spouses and/or children where applicable. Health insurance, accident and liability insurance in Germany are also covered by the scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY
- If you live in a developing country you can apply.
- The latest university degree should have been obtained during the six years prior to the application for the scholarship.
- Applicants cannot be considered if they have stayed in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of the application deadline.
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