Deadline
2025-07-31
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, €11,904 Annual Stipends, Health Insurance & Travel Allowance
Country Tenable
Germany
Renewable
No
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded | Study in Germany)
The German Government, through the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme, invites applications from talented graduates who aim to strengthen good governance and civil society structures in developing and emerging countries.
This fully funded scholarship covers all study, travel, and living costs — including an annual stipend of €11,904, accommodation, health insurance, and even family allowances where applicable.
The Helmut Schmidt Programme offers future leaders:
- Master’s courses tailored to social, political, and economic development.
- Practical, career-focused training to prepare for leadership roles back home.
- A foundation to promote democratic institutions and reduce social inequality.
Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, this programme equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to tackle key challenges in their countries through study in political science, law, economics, and public administration.
Eligibility Criteria for DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2026
To qualify, you must:
- Be a graduate from a developing or emerging country with a strong academic record (upper third).
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Social or Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy, or Administration.
- Be committed to contributing to the development of your home country or region.
- Have relevant practical experience (e.g., professional roles, internships, volunteering, or political engagement).
Scholarship Benefits
If selected, you will receive:
- €992 monthly stipend for living expenses in Germany.
- Fully paid tuition fees for your Master’s degree.
- Health insurance coverage in Germany.
- Travel allowance to and from Germany.
- Study and research grants.
- Rent subsidy and family allowances (if applicable).
- 6-month mandatory German language course before starting your degree.
Note: For the Social Protection Master’s course (blended learning), you will receive €500 per month during the 4th semester, conducted online in your home country.
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents for your application:
- Completed and signed checklist and list of criteria (hand-signed, not scanned).
- DAAD application form ("Application for a research/study scholarship").
- Single motivation letter (even if applying for two courses), explaining your academic and career goals.
- CV in reverse chronological order (use the Europass format).
- Certified copies of your degree certificates and transcripts (with translations if not in German/English).
- Proof of relevant work experience, internships, volunteering, or political activity (with original or certified digital signatures).
- English language certificate (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL).
- A current written reference letter.
How to Apply for DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Prepare your documents in English or German.
- Visit the official DAAD scholarship page by clicking the link below.
- Clearly state that you are applying for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme (Master’s in Public Policy and Good Governance).
- You may apply for up to two master’s courses.
- Complete and sign the checklist, and fill out the DAAD application form.
- If applying for two courses, rank them in your motivation letter and explain your reasons for each choice.
- Submit your application form and all documents directly to the master’s course(s) you are applying for (max. two courses).
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