2026 DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship in Germany (Fully Funded)

Closing date: July 31, 2025

Student type:  International students  

Level of study: Master

Study area: Any

Scholarship value: 

  • Exemption from tuition fees.
  • Engagement with events and seminars.
  • A stipend of Euro 992  per month.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Travel allowances.
  • Study and research grant
  • Research grant.
  • rent subsidies and family supplements,
  • Preceding German language course.

Description: The Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in the fields of Social & Political Science, Law, Economics, Public Policy and Administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a practice-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers highly qualified graduates with a first university degree the chance to obtain a master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country or region. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions.

Eligibility:

  • Graduates from developing and emerging countries

(bachelor or equivalent)

  • with a well-qualified first university degree and above-average

grades (upper third) in Social and Political Sciences, Law, Economics,Public Policy and Administration

  • willing to actively contribute to the social, political and economic

development of their home countries/regions

  • who have already gained practical experience relevant for the

programme (professional experience, internships, political/social

commitment)

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/daad-funding-programmes/helmut-schmidt-programme/