DAAD Helmut‑Schmidt Programme
Share Listing
International applicants from developing/emerging countries
Program Overview!
The DAAD is Germany’s premier organisation for international academic exchange, funded by the German government. It offers scholarships and funding to foster global academic cooperation and leadership development across disciplines.
Are you passionate about shaping public policy and social justice in your country? The DAAD Helmut‑Schmidt Programme offers three powerful reasons to apply: it fully funds postgraduate studies in public policy and governance, provides a generous monthly stipend (~€992), and connects you with top German universities and like-minded global peers. Designed for early-career leaders, this scholarship equips you with practical skills, networking opportunities, and a platform to drive real change back home.
Targeted at recent graduates from developing countries, this fully-funded scholarship supports English-taught Master’s programs in public policy, international relations, and related fields. Candidates apply directly to partner universities (e.g., Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Erfurt, Passau) via their German-taught Master’s programs.
Read more – International Excellence Scholarship | Apply Now
Benefits:
- €992 monthly living stipend
- Tuition coverage & health insurance
- International travel allowance & subsidized rent
- German language course (€6-months pre-study)
- Events/seminars & network-building opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree (completed ≤6 years ago) in relevant fields (social sciences, law, economics, etc.)
- Above-average grades (top third) and practical experience (internships, civil service)
- No more than 15 months in Germany before application
Read more-Â Calling for DAAD Exchange Program Fully Funded Scholarship| Apply Now
Application Process
1. Apply online on DAAD portal; application opens 1 June, closes 31 July 2025.
2. Submit DAAD form, motivation letter, CV, transcripts, references, English proficiency, and experience proof.
3. Send to host universities (max two), ranked.
4. Selection: October–Nov 2025; enrollment begins Sept/Oct 2026.
About DAAD Helmut‑Schmidt
The DAAD is Germany’s premier organisation for international academic exchange, funded by the German government. It offers scholarships and funding to foster global academic cooperation and leadership development across disciplines.
Are you passionate about shaping public policy and social justice in your country? The DAAD Helmut‑Schmidt Programme offers three powerful reasons to apply: it fully funds postgraduate studies in public policy and governance, provides a generous monthly stipend (~€992), and connects you with top German universities and like-minded global peers. Designed for early-career leaders, this scholarship equips you with practical skills, networking opportunities, and a platform to drive real change back home.
Targeted at recent graduates from developing countries, this fully-funded scholarship supports English-taught Master’s programs in public policy, international relations, and related fields. Candidates apply directly to partner universities (e.g., Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Erfurt, Passau) via their German-taught Master’s programs.