Want to pursue your postgraduate studies in Germany without worrying about finances? We have brought you another exciting, fully funded scholarship in Germany that you should not miss. Applications are invited for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship for the 2027 academic session. This prestigious international scholarship program, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office and administered by the German Academic Exchange Service, allows outstanding students from developing and emerging countries to pursue a master’s degree in public policy and good governance at leading institutes in Germany. The objective of the Helmut Schmidt Programme is to support talented students in studying in Germany and to promote good governance and civil society structures in developing countries. The program offers degree programs in disciplines that are particularly relevant to social, political, and economic development.
The Helmut Schmidt program invites applications from talented graduates from eligible countries who hold a first university degree in fields related to law, social and political sciences, economics, and administration, with a passion to contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The courses will commence in September/October 2026, and all courses are internationally focused and taught in English. Candidates interested in the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship must submit their online application by July 31st, 2026. Late applications are not accepted. In this post, we will cover all the details regarding the scholarship eligibility, coverage, course duration, and application process. Therefore, don’t miss out on anything.
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 Overview
- Country: Germany
- Offered by: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Degree Level: Masters
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Intake: September 2027
- Application Deadline: July 31st, 2026
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Course Duration
- The scholarship award is granted for the following duration
- Master’s Degree: 1-2 Years
Scholarship Value
The scholarship is completely supported by the German Academic Exchange Service, and offers generous support, which includes:
- A stipend of €992/month for master’s courses at German institutes
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Travel allowance coverage
- Research & Study grants
- Family supplements and rental subsidies
- German language course fee
Eligiblity Criteria
- Nationals of developing and emerging countries are invited to apply
- Must have completed a first-level university degree in preferred fields such as law, economics, political sciences, administration, or related fields
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievements
- Passionate about contributing to the political and economic development of the home country
- There is no specific age limit to apply for the program
Selection Criteria
The selection is based on:
- Your Academic Excellence
- Professional & Personal motivation
- Your motivation and goals are clearly aligned with the programme goals
- First higher education degree completed with above-average grades
Participating Institutes & Courses offered
- University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
- Course: Social Protection
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Course: Development & Governance
- Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt
- Course: Public Policy
- University of Magdeburg
- Course: Peace & Conflict Studies
- University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück
- Management in a non-profit organization
- University of Passau:
- Development Studies
Required Documents
- DAAD Application Form
- Motivation Letter
- CV
- Higher education degree certificates
- Degree Transcripts
- English language Proof
- Current Written Reference
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How to Apply?
Applicants interested in the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme need to complete a DAAD online application form and specify the master’s course they wish to apply to. If you are applying to 2 master’s courses, you need to rank them in order of preference in your motivation letter. Submit the application form for the master’s courses of your choice, no more than two, along with the required documents. The programme application must be sent directly to the master’s courses.
For more details, visit the official link below:
HELMUT SCHMIDT PROGRAMME OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
If you have any queries related to the programme, you can check out: FAQ’s here
