Scholarship
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance
Supports future leaders from developing countries who want to promote democracy and social justice. The program offers master's degrees in public policy and good governance at German universities.
About this scholarship
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance is offered by DAAD at master level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend of €934 + insurance + travel allowance, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend of €934 + insurance + travel allowance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Public Policy, Good Governance, Political Science, Law and Economics. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Graduates from developing countries with a first university degree in social sciences, political sciences, law, economics, or public administration.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-07-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Public Policy, Good Governance, Political Science, Law and Economics
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- DAAD
- Award
- Monthly stipend of €934 + insurance + travel allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Public Policy, Good Governance, Political Science, Law and Economics
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-07-31
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20