Applications Are Open For DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2024

The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program, also known as the “DAAD Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance”, is a scholarship program offered by the German academic exchange service (DAAD). The program aims to support international students from developing countries who wish to pursue a Master's degree in the field of public policy, governance, public administration, or a related discipline in Germany.

Objectives Of DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program

The objectives of the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program are as follows

• To contribute to the development and promotion of good governance principles and practices in developing countries

• To promote international cooperation and exchange by enabling students from developing countries to pursue a Master's degree in Germany

• Through academic training, practical experiences, and exposure to different governance systems, it aims to nurture individuals who can assume leadership roles

Coverage/ Value Of DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program

This scholarship includes various benefits for the selected scholarship recipients. Here are the typical coverage and value aspects of the program:

• Tuition fee waiver

• Monthly stipend of €934

• Health Insurance

• Travel allowance

• Allowance for research work and academic books/ stationary

• Free German language course (for 6 months)

• 500€ allowance will be paid for the 4th semester as it will be conducted online (students will stay at their home)

Who Are Eligible To Apply For DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship program is as follows 

• Applicant must be a resident of developing country (Pakistan is included in developing countries list)

• Applicant who have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects are eligible to apply

• Law

• Social and Political Sciences

• Public Policy

• Administration

• Economics

• Degree hold by the applicant must not be older than January 2017 (not older than 6 years)

• Must have a relevant work/ internship experience

• For every course program, university set its own eligibility criteria so check it before starting application

• Applicants already have master’s degree can apply for another by providing a valid reason for second master degree

Master’s Programs Eligible For DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program

The participating German universities offer specific programs that are eligible for this scholarship. The exact list of programs eligible for DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program are as follows 

How To Apply For DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program

Here is step by step application process described to you for successful scholarship application 

• Select a master’s course program (listed above, you can select up to two course programs)

• Go to the relevant university site (ensure that application should be submitted in English or German)

• Fill the DAAD application form

• Rank your course on priority base (if selecting two courses)

• You can submit same motivation for both the courses

• By providing all required documents to the university, submit your application

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Documents Required For DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program

• A signed checklist form

• DAAD application form

• Updated CV

• Letter of motivation

• Copies of higher education certificates

• Academic transcripts explaining marks

• Professional experience letter/ internship certificate

• English language proficiency certificate

• A recommendation letter (from previous studied institute/ current employer

Deadline To Apply For DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship

The last date to apply for DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2024 program is 31^st July 2023.

DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship’s Results

All the selected candidates will be informed in late December for the final selection and results.