The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Programme offers international students the opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s degree in Germany, focusing on public policy and good governance. This prestigious scholarship aims to train future leaders from developing countries.
- 🌍 Germany offers free education and stipends to international students.
- 🎓 DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship supports master’s degrees in social, political, and economic development.
- 📜 Language proficiency in English or German is required with a recent certificate.
- 🏛️ Participating universities include University of Duisburg-Essen and University of Potsdam.
- 📅 Deadline to apply for DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship is July 31, 2025.
Designation
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship
Table of Key Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | DAAD Germany |
| Host Country | Germany |
| Eligible Countries | Selected developing countries |
| Financial Benefits | Fully funded |
| Degree | Masters degree |
| Host Institute | Various German universities |
| Deadline | July 31, 2025 |
Research Area
- Public Policy
- Good Governance
- Social, Political, and Economic Development
Location
Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be from eligible countries (listed below).
- A completed bachelor’s degree with good rankings.
- Applicants may select up to two master’s degree courses.
- Meet the language proficiency requirements for the chosen course (German or English).
- The most recent university degree must be obtained within the last six years.
- A commitment to return to the home country after the degree completion.
Description
The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship is a fully-funded programme aimed at training future leaders from developing countries to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. The scholarship includes full tuition waivers, monthly stipends, travel allowances, and subsidies for study and research.
How to Apply
- Complete the DAAD application form for Research Grants and Study Scholarships.
- Prepare required documents:
- Hand-signed DAAD application form
- Motivation letter for both universities
- Complete CV (Europass format)
- Copies of academic degrees and transcript of records
- Recent language certificates (German and/or English)
- One letter of recommendation from a university professor or current employer
- Submit the application along with necessary documents to the two selected universities, ensuring to indicate the first and second course priorities.
Last Date to Apply
July 31, 2025
Eligible Countries
- Western, Central, South-Eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey
- Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and South Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
- Middle East & North Africa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestinian territories, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Countries including Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and others
- Asia & Pacific: Countries including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and others
- Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and others
For more information, please visit the official DAAD website.
