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DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance | Deadline: July 31, 2021
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**Type:** Masters Degree
**Application deadline:** July 31, 2021
**Location:** Germany
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The [**D**](https://www.daad.org/en/) **[eutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst](https://www.daad.org/en/) (DAAD) or the German Academic Exchange Service** is the world’s largest German funding organization for international exchange opportunities of students and researchers. Overall, the DAAD has helped nearly 2 million students and scholars globally.
Consequently, its Helmut-Schmidt-Programme for Public Policy and Good Governance aims to prepare future leaders in politics, law, business, and administration in taking active roles for the further social and economic development in their countries of origin.
Under the programme, scholarship holders will be awarded and funded master’s degrees at participating German higher education institutions. Furthermore, support for study periods abroad, work placements, career opportunities, and involvement in networking events are made possible.
**The following higher education institutions and master’s degree courses will be participating in the programme:**
- University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, [Analysis and Design of Social Protection Systems](https://www.h-brs.de/en/sv/study/master/analysis-and-design-social-protection-systems)
- University of Duisburg-Essen, [Master Development and Governance](http://www.ma-dev-gov.de/index.php?article_id=20&clang=0)
- Erfurt School of Public Policy, [Master of Public Policy (MPP)](http://www.brandtschool.de/master-program/public-policy-and-good-governance.html)
- University of Magdeburg, [Peace and Conflict Studies](https://www.pacs.ovgu.de/)
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, [Master of Management in Nonprofit Organisations](http://www.hs-osnabrueck.de/management-in-nonprofit-organisationen)
- University of Passau, [Development Studies](https://www.uni-passau.de/en/ma-devstudies/daad-scholarship/)
- University of Passau, [Master of Governance and Public Policy](http://www.uni-passau.de/ppgg)
- University of Potsdam, [Master of Public Management (MPM)](https://www.up-transfer.de/en/executive-education/master-of-public-management-daad-ppgg-scholarship/)
_The University of Passau_ \| Photo credits: [https://www.daad.org/en/](https://www.daad.org/en/)
### **Eligibility**
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa; Latin America; Asia and the Pacific, Western, Central, South-Eastern Europe; Eastern Europe, Central Asia & South Caucasus; and the Middle East and North Africa.
##### _See: [**List of eligible countries**](https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/list_of_countries.pdf)_
**Other criteria for selection include the following:**
• Higher education degree obtained with above-average results (top third of graduates)
• Language certificates (requirements vary depending on the respective course of study)
• Political and/or social involvement (see above ‘Target group’) is considered an advantage
• Evidence of internships and/or professional experience is also taken into account positively
• A conclusive account of the applicant’s academic and personal motivation for the study endeavor in Germany and for choosing and prioritizing the courses of study
• An account of the applicant’s perspectives upon returning to their home country or region
_The University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg_ \| Photo credits: [https://www.daad.org/en/](https://www.daad.org/en/)
### **Requirements**
**Listed below are the necessary documents an applicant has to hand in:**
- A DAAD [application form](https://www2.daad.de/medien/deutschland/stipendien/formulare/antragsformular.pdf) completed electronically but signed by hand
- A single letter of motivation for both higher education institutions
- A gap-free [templated curriculum vitae](http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/).
- Copies of your higher education degree certificates
- Copy of your transcript of records
- Working time certificates for any listed internships, volunteer work, and work experience
- Recent language certificates (for German and/or English)
- A recently written letter of reference, preferably from the current employer or from a university lecturer, bearing a signature, letterhead, and stamp
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To submit your applications, make sure that you **submit directly to the respective listed university of your choice**, and not to DAAD. You must indicate that you are applying for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme (Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance).
For more questions and concerns, you may visit the DAAD’s [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) or check out their [Frequently Asked Questions](https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/ppgg-faq.pdf) brochure. Be sure to keep yourself posted by also reading through their [Announcement 2022](https://static.daad.de/media/daad_de/pdfs_nicht_barrierefrei/in-deutschland-studieren-forschen-lehren/ausschreibung_helmut-schmidt-programm_en.pdf) for inquiries concerning your chosen Master’s course and other available opportunities.
**Source:** [Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) – German Academic Exchange Service wesbite](https://www.daad.de/en/)
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in Germany
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance | Deadline: July 31, 2021?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Germany for the duration of the programme.
Is the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance | Deadline: July 31, 2021 fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.