The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance 2027

With the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, the DAAD strives to contribute to promoting good governance and civil society structures in developing and emerging countries.

The Programme • offers future leaders master's courses in disciplines that are of special relevance for social, political, and economic development • prepares students in a practice-oriented course for responsible positions in or for their home regions and contributes to establishing economic and social institutions that are democratically oriented and designed to overcome social inequalities

WHO CAN APPLY? 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 • who have already gained practical experience relevant for the programme (professional experience, internships, political/social commitment), specific requirements vary depending on the master’s courses.

DAAD scholarship holders are exempt from paying tuition fees.

The scholarship holders will receive • scholarships (of currently € 992 per month) for master’s courses at German higher education institutions • health insurance cover in Germany • fixed travel allowances (lump sums) 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 4 months; participation is mandatory

Please click the link for more details and to apply!