DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) 2025-2026

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) 2025-2026

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is offering the Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance - PPGG) for the academic year 2025-2026. This prestigious scholarship aims to provide highly qualified graduates from developing countries with the opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in disciplines crucial for the social, political, and economic development of their home nations.

Program Overview:

Scholarships are awarded for selected Master's courses at esteemed German institutions of higher education. These programs are internationally oriented and delivered in either German or English, or a combination of both.

Participating Host Institutions and Programs:

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg: Social Protection¹
University of Duisburg-Essen: Development and Governance²
Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Public Policy³
Universität Magdeburg: Peace and Conflict Studies⁴
Hochschule Osnabrück: Management in Non-Profit Organisations⁵
Universität Passau: Development Studies⁶
University of Passau: Governance and Public Policy⁷

T⁸arget Group:

The scholarship scheme is open to eligible candidates from various regions, including:

Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America
Asia and the Pacific
Western, Central, South-Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe, Central Asia & South Caucasus
The Middle East and North Africa

A detailed list of eligible countries is available on the official DAAD website.

Scholarship Value and Inclusions:

Recipients of the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme scholarship are exempt from tuition fees. The scholarship also includes:

A monthly stipend of €992
Contributions to health insurance in Germany
Appropriate travel allowance
A study and research subsidy
Rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children, where applicable.

Prior to commencing their academic programs, all scholarship holders are required to participate in a mandatory four-month German language course.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates from developing countries must meet the following requirements:

Hold a well-qualified first university degree, typically in fields such as social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy, or administration.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to actively contributing to the social, political, and economic development of their home countries or regions.
Possess practical experience relevant to the program, including professional experience, internships, or political/social engagement.

Specific language proficiency requirements and necessary language certificates vary by Master's course. Each Master's program also has its own selection criteria (e.g., degree, grades, language skills, work experience) that must be fulfilled in addition to DAAD's general selection criteria.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit their applications for both the selected Master's courses and the DAAD scholarship directly to the respective universities. It is imperative to clearly indicate that you are applying for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Master's scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance).

The application period for all eight universities is from June 1 to July 31, 2025.

It is highly recommended that prospective applicants carefully read the official 2026 Announcement and visit the official DAAD scholarship website for comprehensive details on the application process and to access the necessary forms.

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=public%20policy&page=1&detail=50026397

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