DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme
DAAD master's scholarships in public policy and good governance at seven German universities for graduates from developing and emerging countries: €992 a month, no tuition, insurance, travel and a German course.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Germany
Funding
€992 a month, tuition exemption, health insurance, travel allowances, a study and research grant and a German language course.
Eligible applicants
Developing and emerging countries (DAC list)
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Overview
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme is offered by DAAD for Master’s study in Germany. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
€992 a month
Included
No tuition fees
Included
Health insurance in Germany
Included
Travel allowances
Included
Study and research grant
Included
Up to 4 months of German language course
Included
Rent subsidy and family supplements, where applicable
May be included
€992 a month, tuition exemption, health insurance, travel allowances, a study and research grant and a German language course. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Graduates from countries on the OECD DAC list who have not spent more than 15 months outside them.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of countries on the OECD DAC list, subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
- Previous qualification
- Last degree issued on or after January 1, 2020
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Political science · Law · Economics · Public policy · Public administration
- Countries
- Germany
Official eligibility summary
Graduates from developing and emerging countries with an above-average first degree (upper third) in social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy or administration, issued on or after January 1, 2020, and relevant practical experience.
Applicant profile
- Developing and emerging countries (DAC list)
Study route
- Master’s study in Germany
Current-cycle criteria
- Graduates from developing and emerging countries with an above-average first degree (upper third) in social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy or administration, issued on or after January 1, 2020, and relevant practical experience.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Choose up to two of the seven participating master's courses.
- 2
Complete the DAAD application form once.
- 3
Send the application and documents directly to the master's course(s).
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027 call ran from June 1 to July 31, 2026; DAAD publishes the next call on the programme page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
DAAD
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.