Germany is once again welcoming international students through the prestigious DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2025. This fully funded scholarship, provided by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), offers a unique opportunity for talented graduates from developing and emerging countries to pursue a master’s degree in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Financial Support and Benefits:
This scholarship provides financial support. Students can fully focus on their studies. Benefits include:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend of €934
- Health insurance contributions
- Travel allowance for round-trip flights to Germany
- Study and research grants
- Monthly rental subsidies (if applicable)
- Additional allowances for spouses and children (if applicable)
- Participation in a four-month German language course
Host Universities:
Several leading German universities host the Helmut Schmidt Scholarship program, offering a diverse and enriching academic environment. These institutions include:
- University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt
- University of Magdeburg
- University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück
- University of Passau
Areas of Study:
The scholarship program offers a wide range of courses, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience:
- Social Protection
- Development and Governance
- Public Policy
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Management in Non-Profit Organizations
- Development Studies
- Governance and Public Policy
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be nationals of eligible developing or emerging countries
- Possess an excellent academic record
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as social sciences, law, economics, or public policy
- Have relevant professional or volunteer experience
- Show a strong commitment to social and economic development
Required Documents:
- Copy of transcript
- Signed checklist form
- DAAD application form
- Single letter of motivation
- CV in reverse chronological order
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Copies of higher education degree certificates
- Written reference from an employer or university lecturer
- Certificates of voluntary work, internships, professional experience, or work experience
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2025 is July 31, 2024. Interested candidates have to guarantee they have all demanded documents ready and conform their applications via the DAAD scholarship database.
For Further Information visit DAAD scholarship and apply for this program. Remember the last date to apply is July 31, 2024.