The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2026 is currently open for eligible domestic and international students willing to study in Germany.
The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship is a fully funded opportutnity to pursue a Masters degree in top German universities.
Successful candidates are awarded with free tuition, stipend of € 11,208 per year, accommodation, and travel allowances.
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DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Type: Study Abroad
- Destination: Germany
- Category: Scholarships || Study Abroad || Postgraduate Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition Fees
- € 11,208 per year
- Accommodation
- Visa + Research Grants
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: July 31, 2026
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DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Details
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries.
The DAAD Helmut Schmidt programme is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers the chance to acquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ countries of origin.
In the light of the principles of Good Governance, highly qualified graduates with a first academic degree are being educated in political science, law, economics and administration and prepared for future leading positions in their home countries.
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Requirements
An eligible candidate for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme shall meet the following criteria:
- Graduates from developing and emerging countries (bachelor or equivalent)
- With a well-qualified first university degree and above-average grades (upper third) in Social and Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy and Administration
- Willing to actively contribute to the social, political and economic development of their home countries/regions
- Have already gained practical experience relevant for the programme (professional experience, internships, political/social commitment)
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship holders will receive
- scholarships (of currently €992 per month) for master’s courses at German higher education institutions
- health insurance coverage in Germany
- appropriate travel allowances for travel between Germany and the respective developing and emerging countries
- a study and research grant
- rent subsidies and family supplements, as applicable
- preceding German language course in Germany, lasting up to 6 months; participation is mandatory.
Required Documents for Helmut Schmidt DAAD Scholarship 2026
- a ticked off checklist and list of criteria, signed by hand (do not insert a scanned signature), indicating place and date of issue
- the DAAD application form “Application for a research/study scholarship” (please type your answers or make sure they are clearly legible)
- a single letter of motivation (even when applying for two master’s courses) including a precise account of your academic, professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the HelmutSchmidt-Programme,
- a curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order without any unexplained gaps (format: europass) with exact information about your studies and practical experience, including the date of issue
- copies of your higher education degree certificates. Please provide a certified translation if the original is not in German or English and make sure these are clearly legible.
- a copy of your full set of transcript of records including an explanation of the grading system. Please provide a certified translation if the original is not in German or English and make sure these are clearly legible.
- confirmation of relevant professional experience orinternships and/or proof of relevant political activities or service to your community, such as volunteering or work for charities or NGOs, on headed paper, including an original (not scanned) or code certified digital signature, the date of issue and a stamp. If necessary, please provide a certified translation.
- proof of English language skills
- a current written reference
How To Apply for DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2026
To apply for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship, follow the procedures below;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Proceed to the DAAD application portal to create your account
- Fill in the application form and upload all required documents
- All applications must be submitted in English or German. Please indicate clearly that you are applying for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme (Master’s scholarship in Public Policy and Good Governance).
- You may apply for up to two master’s courses
- All applications must be submitted through the online application system via the link provided below.
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