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DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 in Germany | Fully Funded
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DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 in Germany | Fully Funded

πŸ’°Full Scholarship | €11,904 Annual Stipends
πŸ“…Not specified
🌍International
⏰Deadline: 2026-07-31

About this Scholarship

The DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship is a fully-funded opportunity that aims to promote good governance and civil society structures in developing and emerging countries. The scholarship is designed for future leaders who are pursuing master's courses in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political, and economic development of their home countries. The programme prepares them 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. The scholarship is open to highly qualified graduates with a first academic degree in political science, law, economics, and administration, and is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.

βœ… Eligibility Criteria

  • βœ“The scholarship is open to graduates from developing and emerging countries. The eligibility criteria include having a first academic degree in a relevant field, being a highly qualified graduate, and being prepared for future leading positions in their home countries. The scholarship is targeted at students who are pursuing a master's degree in a field of particular relevance for the social, political, and economic development in their countries of origin.

🎁 What You Get

  • β˜…The scholarship offers an annual stipend of €11,904, travel and study costs, accommodation, and a particular stipend for family members. The scholarship also provides health insurance and a travel allowance. The programme offers a 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.

πŸ“‹ How to Apply

  1. 1The application process involves submitting the required documents, which include a completed application form, a CV, a letter of motivation, and academic transcripts. The application procedure is simplified and can be found on the official website.

πŸ“ Documents Needed

  • πŸ“„The required documents include a completed application form, a CV, a letter of motivation, and academic transcripts.
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