Description for DAAD Scholarship:

DAAD Scholarship in Germany for Masters in Public Policy and Good Governance, Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is open for Africa, Latin America, North/Central America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East Students. The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of Public Policy, Governance taught at Germany Universities, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hertie School of Governance Germany, University of Potsdam, Hochschule Osnabrück, University of Osnabrück, University of Passau . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 31 Jul 2020.

Degree Level for DAAD Scholarship:

DAAD Scholarship in Germany for Masters in Public Policy and Good Governance, Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is available to undertake Masters level programs at Germany Universities, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hertie School of Governance Germany, University of Potsdam, Hochschule Osnabrück, University of Osnabrück, University of Passau.

Available Subjects for DAAD Scholarship:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Public Policy
• Governance

Benefits for DAAD Scholarship:

DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 850 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany, appropriate travel allowance, a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable. Prior to their study programmes, all scholarship holders receive a 6- months-German language course from April 2020 to September 2020.

Eligible Nationalities for DAAD Scholarship:

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, North/Central America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East.

Eligibility Criteria for DAAD Scholarship:

The main DAAD criteria for selection are:

• An academic degree with far above average results (upper third)
• language skills (every university has different language proficiency requirements)
• political and social engagement
• convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany
• expected benefit when returning to the home country or region

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 application

.All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.

Application Procedure for DAAD Scholarship:

Please submit your applications for the selected master`s courses and for the DAAD scholarship to the respective universities only (not to DAAD). You must indicate that you are applying for the DAAD Helmut-SchmidtProgramme (Master’s scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance). The application period at all 8 universities lasts from 1 June – 31 July 2020.