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DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 in Germany

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Germany
Region
Europe
Institution
DAAD Helmut Schmidt
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Scholarship Details

  • Host country: Germany
  • Scholarship Name: Helmut Schmidt Program
  • Study level: Master’s Degree
  • Financial Benefits: fully funded
  • Application deadline: 31st July 2026

Purpose of the Scholarship

The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Program focuses on educating future decision-makers who can contribute to democratic governance and sustainable development in their countries.

Financial support and benefits

Selected recipients typically receive

  • Tuition Fee
  • Round Airfare Tickets Travel Allowance
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Health Insurance
  • Study and Research Subsidy
  • Monthly Rent
  • Allowances for Spouses and/or Children, where applicable
  • 6-month German language course.

Course Duration

  • One-Year Master
  • Two-Year Master

Focus Area

Public policy, Good Governance, International Relations, Public Management, Public Administration, Civil Society, Social Protection, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development and Socioeconomic Policies.

ELIGIBLE UNIVERSITIES AND MASTER’S PROGRAMS

Applicants can apply for up to two of the Master’s courses listed below. Scholarships are available for seven Master’s programs at the following universities:.

  • University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg: Social Protection
  • University of Duisburg-Essen: Development and Governance
  • Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Public Policy
  • University of Magdeburg: Peace and Conflict Studies
  • University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Management in Nonprofit Organisations
  • University of Passau: Development Studies
  • University of Passau: Governance and Public Policy

Documents Checklist

  • DAAD Application Form
  • Letter of Motivation
  • CV (format: Europass)
  • University Certificates
  • Transcript
  • Currently written reference
  • Proof of English language skills
  • Practical experience relevant to the Helmut-Schmidt Programme (gained through professional experience, internships, political/social commitment).

Selection Criteria

  • Motivation (academic, professional, personal, relating to the program’s goals)
  • Relevant practical experience
  • Above-average first-degree grades (upper third)

How to apply For the Daad Helmut Schmidt Program 2027.

Steps

  • Carefully review the DAAD selection criteria.
  • Complete the DAAD “Application Form” once, indicating your chosen Master’s course(s).
  • If applying for two courses, rank them in your motivation letter, explaining your preference and how each course will benefit your academic and professional development. Use the same motivation letter for both.
  • Submit the application form and all Required documents directly to the Master’s course(s) you are applying to (maximum of two). Scholarship applications are sent directly to the Master’s programs.
  • Current Announcement
  • Checklist
  • Application Form
  • List of Countries
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Information about the Master’s Courses

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

13 requirements to review

  • Applicants from the List of Eligible Countries can apply for the Helmut Schmidt Scholarship.
  • Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy, and Administration, or from a relevant field.
  • Applicants must have completed a 16-year bachelor’s degree program from a University.
  • Applicant must apply for the indicated Master’s degree program.
  • Eligible candidates may apply for up to two Master’s degree programs.
  • All applications must be submitted in English or German.
  • There is no age limit.

Documents Checklist

DAAD Application Form

Letter of Motivation

CV (format: Europass)

University Certificates

Transcript

  • Currently written reference
  • Proof of English language skills
  • Practical experience relevant to the Helmut-Schmidt Programme (gained through professional experience, internships, political/social commitment).

Selection Criteria

  • Motivation (academic, professional, personal, relating to the program’s goals)
  • Relevant practical experience
  • Above-average first-degree grades (upper third)

How to apply For the Daad Helmut Schmidt Program 2027.

Benefits & funding

21 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Selected recipients typically receive:

Tuition Fee

Round Airfare Tickets Travel Allowance

Monthly Stipend

Health Insurance

Study and Research Subsidy

Monthly Rent

  • Allowances for Spouses and/or Children, where applicable
  • 6-month German language course.

Course Duration

One-Year Master

Two-Year Master

Focus Area

  • Public policy, Good Governance, International Relations, Public Management, Public Administration, Civil Society, Social Protection, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development and Socioeconomic Policies.

ELIGIBLE UNIVERSITIES AND MASTER’S PROGRAMS

  • Applicants can apply for up to two of the Master’s courses listed below. Scholarships are available for seven Master’s programs at the following universities:.
  • University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg: Social Protection

University of Duisburg-Essen: Development and Governance

  • Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Public Policy

University of Magdeburg: Peace and Conflict Studies

  • University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Management in Nonprofit Organisations

University of Passau: Development Studies

University of Passau: Governance and Public Policy

  • Applicants from the List of Eligible Countries can apply for the Helmut Schmidt Scholarship.
  • Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Political Sciences, Law, Economics, Public Policy, and Administration, or from a relevant field.
  • Applicants must have completed a 16-year bachelor’s degree program from a University.
  • Applicant must apply for the indicated Master’s degree program.
  • Eligible candidates may apply for up to two Master’s degree programs.
  • All applications must be submitted in English or German.
  • There is no age limit.

Documents Checklist

DAAD Application Form

Letter of Motivation

CV (format: Europass)

University Certificates

Transcript

  • Currently written reference
  • Proof of English language skills
  • Practical experience relevant to the Helmut-Schmidt Programme (gained through professional experience, internships, political/social commitment).

Selection Criteria

  • Motivation (academic, professional, personal, relating to the program’s goals)
  • Relevant practical experience
  • Above-average first-degree grades (upper third)

How to apply For the Daad Helmut Schmidt Program 2027.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationMay 31, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Germany · Europe

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Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/

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