Europe | Fully Funded | Germany | Master's
Germany DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarships 2025
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The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing and emerging countries who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries.
📌 Scholarship at a Glance
| Host Country: | 🌍 Germany |
| Study In / University: | 🏛️ Selected German Universities (Taught in English) |
| Degree Level: | 🎓 Master's Degree |
| Financial Coverage: | 💰 Fully Funded (€934/month Stipend + Tuition Free + Travel) |
| Application Deadline: | ⏰ July 31, 2025 |
| Official Portal: | Open Application Portal ↗ |
🎁 What Does This Scholarship Cover?
- Full exemption from tuition fees at German public universities
- Monthly stipend of €934 for living expenses and accommodation
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage in Germany
- Travel allowance for flights between home country and Germany
- Free preparatory German language course of up to 6 months
👥 Who Can Apply? Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social sciences, economics, law, or administration
- Above-average academic performance (minimum equivalent to 2.5 on German scale)
- Undergraduate degree completed no more than 6 years before application
- Proficiency in English (IELTS / TOEFL) or German depending on program
- Strong motivation for contributing to public policy and good governance
📁 Required Documents
Official DAAD Application Form
Hand-signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Europass format
Letter of Motivation clearly explaining reasons for choosing the program
Certified degree certificates and official transcripts with English/German translation
Two academic letters of recommendation from university professors
Proof of language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+)
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1
Download the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt application form and read guidelines carefully.
2
Choose up to two master's courses from the approved list of participating German universities.
3
Prepare your Europass CV, motivation letter, and certified academic credentials.
4
Submit your application package directly to the universities of your choice.
5
DAAD and university selection committees evaluate candidates and announce winners in autumn.
🇩🇪 Free Higher Education in Germany
Germany is internationally celebrated for offering tuition-free higher education combined with cutting-edge academic excellence. Under the DAAD scholarship, your tuition is completely waived and you receive generous monthly stipends to live comfortably in Germany.
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