Program Description:

Title: DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

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DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026 Overview

The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, supports future leaders from developing and emerging countries committed to promoting democracy and social justice. The program offers fully funded Master’s degrees in fields critical to political, social, and economic development, such as public policy, law, administration, and governance.

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026 Eligibility

• Citizens of developing or emerging countries (see DAC list)

• First university degree in Social/Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy, or Administration (upper third of class)

• Demonstrated motivation aligned with Good Governance principles

• Relevant professional or volunteer experience

• Last degree must be issued after January 1, 2019

• Must not have lived in a non-DAC country for more than 15 months prior to applying

• Language requirements vary by program (proof of English proficiency required)

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026 Benefits

• €992 monthly stipend

• Free health insurance in Germany

• Travel allowance

• Study and research grant

• Rent subsidy and family allowance (if applicable)

• Pre-study German language course (up to 4 months, mandatory)

• For the Social Protection course: €500 monthly during the online semester (4th semester)

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026 Program Components

• Interdisciplinary networking events

• Program-specific academic and administrative support

• Study in English-taught Master’s programs

• Participation in seminars and events tailored to scholarship holders

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026 Application Requirements

• Completed DAAD application form

• Signed checklist

• Single motivation letter (max. 2 pages, for one or two selected courses)

• Europass CV (with date of issue, no gaps over 3 months unexplained)

• Degree certificates and transcript (with certified translation if not in English/German)

• Proof of relevant work or volunteer experience (with original signature and stamp)

• English language certificate

• One academic/employer reference (with original signature and stamp)

• APS Certificate (for applicants from China)

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026 Selection Criteria

• Strong academic performance and relevant degree

• Clear motivation linked to program goals

• Relevant professional or volunteer experience

• Adherence to formal requirements

• Course-specific eligibility (language, grades, background)

Application Process

• Apply to a maximum of two of the participating Master’s programs

• Submit applications directly to the universities, not to DAAD

• Use the same motivation letter for both courses, clearly ranking your preferences

• Deadline: June 1 – July 31, 2025

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by DAAD for further steps in late 2025

Participating Master’s Programs

1. Social Protection – Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University
   More Info | 📧 msc-socialprotection@h-brs.de

2. Development and Governance – University of Duisburg-Essen
   More Info | 📧 ma-devgov@uni-due.de

3. Public Policy – Willy Brandt School, University of Erfurt
   More Info | 📧 admissions-mpp@uni-erfurt.de

4. Peace and Conflict Studies – University of Magdeburg
   More Info | 📧 pacs@ovgu.de

5. Management in Nonprofit Organisations – University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück
   More Info | 📧 ppgg@hs-osnabrueck.de

6. Development Studies – University of Passau
   More Info | 📧 information.ppgg@uni-passau.de

7. Governance and Public Policy – University of Passau
   More Info | 📧 information.ppgg@uni-passau.de 

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Program 2026 

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