Scholarship
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship
This program supports future leaders from developing countries to pursue a master's degree in Germany. It focuses on public policy and good governance to promote democracy and social justice.
About this scholarship
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship is offered by DAAD at master level. The award is valued at €992/month, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive €992/month. 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 and Good Governance. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries.
Eligibility
Graduates from developing countries with a first university degree and a strong interest in public policy.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-07-31. 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 and Good Governance
Nationality requirements
Developing countries
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
- €992/month
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Public Policy and Good Governance
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-07-31
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20