DAAD Scholarships Programme for Public Policy and Good Governance. 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.
Deadline: June 31, 2021
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Germany
Study Abroad: Study in Europe
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship with Monthly Stipends
Scholarship Details
The aim of the programme is to further qualify future leaders from the areas of politics, law, business and administration based on the principles of good governance, and to prepare them for their future professional activities in a practice-oriented manner. Highly qualified graduates who have obtained a first higher education degree are offered the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in subjects that are particularly significant with regard to social, political and economic development in their countries of origin.
The skills and experiences gained in Germany will enable the funded individuals to contribute to establishing economic and social forms that are democratically-oriented and designed to overcome social inequalities in their home countries. With the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, the DAAD strives to contribute to promoting good governance and civil society structures in developing and emerging countries.
Scholarship Requirements
The most important selection criteria are:
Higher education degree obtained with above-average results (top third of graduates)
Language certificates (requirements vary depending on the respective course of study)
Political and/or social involvement (see above ‘Target group’) is considered an advantage
Evidence of internships and/or professional experience is also taken into account positively
A conclusive account of the applicant’s academic and personal motivation for the study endeavor in Germany and for choosing and prioritizing the courses of study
An account of the applicant’s perspectives upon returning to their home country or region
The following groups are not eligible:
Applicants who obtained their most recent higher education degree more than six years before submitting their application.
Applicants who have resided in a country that is not included in the DAC list of developing and emerging countries for more than 15 months at the time of the application deadline. Applicants who already hold a master’s degree in a similar discipline can only be considered in well-justified cases, if they can explain conclusively, why they would like to obtain another master’s degree. All courses of study have their own application requirements (degree, grades, language skills, work experience, etc.) that must also be met by any interested individuals.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
Scholarships (of currently € 861 per month) for master´s degree courses at German higher education institutions.
Academic education in the courses of study selected by the DAAD that are listed below, will take place from September/October 2022.
The courses of study have an international focus and are offered in German and/or English.
Health insurance cover in Germany
Appropriate travel allowances for travel between Germany and the developing countries in question and Germany
A study and research grant
Rent subsidies and family supplements, as applicable
Preceding German language course in Germany (or digitally in the country of origin, depending on the latest pandemic regulations), usually lasting 6 months. Participation is mandatory.
The following deviations regarding funding benefits apply for the ‘Analysis and Design of Social Protection Systems’ programme, due to its blended learning concept:
A sur place rate of € 500 is paid in the 4th semester (mandatory online semester in the student’s country of origin or another developing country).
No family supplements can be granted, as the programme comprises phases of study in Germany as well as in the students’ home countries. Throughout their studies, all scholarship holders of the Helmut-SchmidtProgramme benefit from accompanying support services provided by the programme coordinators at the respective study locations. Scholarship holders benefit from events and seminars organised specifically for them, as well as close exchange with other international scholarship holders.
Planning also provides for participation in interdisciplinary networking events. DAAD scholarship holders are exempt from paying tuition fees.
Required Documents
The required application documents are:
DAAD application form ‘Application for a research/study scholarship’ (please complete the form electronically and sign it by hand)
A single letter of motivation for both higher education institutions including a precise account of your academic, professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme, as well as a detailed explanation of your choice of courses of study and prioritisation. The letter may be up to two pages long and must bear the current date and your signature.
A gap-free curriculum vitae (if possible, please use the europass template available at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/) with exact information about your studies, political/social involvement, and any work experience, as well as the current date and your signature.
Copies of your higher education degree certificates (certified translation if necessary, including an explanation of the grading system), please make sure these are clearly legible
Copy of your transcript of records incl. grading system, certified translation if necessary
Working time certificates for any listed internships, volunteer work and work experience must be included. These must be signed and bear the date, letterhead and stamp
Recent language certificates (for German and/or English)
A recently written letter of reference, preferably from your current employer or from a university lecturer, bearing a signature, letterhead and stamp (not in a sealed envelope)
All applications must be submitted in English or German.
Please indicate clearly that you are applying for the DAAD HelmutSchmidt-Programme (master’s scholarships in Public Policy and Good Governance)! You may apply for up to two courses of study from the list below.
STE 1- Please complete the DAAD application form ‘Application for a research/study scholarship’ (see Attachment 2) only once and indicate your selected higher education institutions, clearly indicating your first and second priority
STEP2 – Please draw up a single application for both higher education institutions, and only one letter of motivation. In this letter you should explain in detail, why you chose the respective courses of study as well as your reasons for prioritising.
STEP 3 – Please send the application form to the higher education institutions of your choice (no more than two), along with the required documents (see below). Scholarship applications are only accepted via the courses of study. Please submit your application documents for the course of study and the DAAD scholarship to the higher education institution of your choice, and not to the DAAD.
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