Do you belong to developing, and emerging countries and want to pursue Master’s courses in German? Good News! DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2024-2025 is available for developing and emerging countries students pursuing Master’s Degree courses in German Universities. This article will discuss the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship program, eligibility criteria, application deadline, required documents, and online application process step-by-step.
About DAAD Helmut Schmidt
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship program 2024-2025 is a fully funded scholarship for developing or emerging countries students to pursue Master’s degree education in Germany. This scholarship provides €934 monthly and covers health insurance, travel fees between Germany and the home country, study and research grants, etc. It supports future leaders from developing countries, who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. Since 2009, 800 scholarship holders from more than 100 countries completed their Master’s degree in Germany. Social Protection, Development & Governance, Public Policy, Peace and Conflict Study, Management in Nonprofit Organizations, Development Studies, Governance & Public Policy, courses are taught by this scholarship in the 7 universities.
Scholarship Overview
| Scholarship Program | DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Program |
|---|---|
| Administrative By | German Federal Foreign Office |
| College/Universities | Mentioned below |
| Degree | Master |
| Duration | 2 Semester |
| Academic Year | 2024-25 |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded Scholarship Program |
| Scholarship Amount | €934 per month |
| Eligible Countries | Mentioned below |
| Eligible Student | Developing & Emerging countries’ students |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Deadline | 31 July 2024 |
| Study In | German |
List of Universities
Here is the list of the following participating Universities in the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship Program.
- University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
(teaching language: English, duration: 4 semesters) - University of Duisburg-Essen
(teaching language: English, duration: 2 semesters) - Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt
(teaching language: English, duration: 4 semesters) - University of Magdeburg
(teaching language: English, duration: 4 semesters) - University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück
(teaching language: English, duration: 4 semesters) - University of Passau
(teaching language: English, duration: 4 semesters) - University of Passau
(teaching language: German and English, duration: 4 semesters)
Visit the official website for more details about the list of participating universities and the courses they offer.
Scholarship Benefits/Coverage
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship, The scholarship holder will receive the following benefits;
- Applicants will receive €934 per month for master’s courses at German higher education institutions.
- Health insurance coverage in Germany
- Travel allows for travel between Germany and the home country.
- A study and research grant
- Rent Subsidies & family supplements
- preceding German language course in Germany, lasting up to 4 months; participation is mandatory
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship, applicants must;
- Belong to Developing or emerging countries: Click here to check eligible countries
- be 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
- have already gained practical experience relevant to the program (professional experience, internships, political/social
commitment)
Required Documents
- A ticked-off checklist and list of criteria, signed by hand (Print the application form and sign it by hand, then scan it and include it in your documents, indicating the place and date of issue.
- Complete the DAAD Application Form.
- Write a Letter of Motivation (max. 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and include the date of issue.
- Prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in reverse chronological order in Europass format, including the date of issue. Provide exact information about your studies and practical experience; explain any gaps of three months or more.
- Provide higher education degree certificates. If not in German or English, provide a certified translation and ensure legibility.
- Include a full set of transcripts of records. Explain the grading system. Provide a transcript in English or German if the original certificate is not in English or German.
- Practical experience relevant to the Helmut-Schmidt Programme.
- Submit proof of English language skills.
- Obtain a current written reference from your current employer or a university lecturer if you are a current student. It must be on headed paper, and include an original (not scanned) or code-certified digital signature, the date of issue, and a stamp. If necessary, provide a certified translation.
- Applicants from the Peopleʼs Republic of China are asked to submit an APS Certificate with their application documents
Visit the official website for more details about the required documents.
Online Application Proces
Follow the following instructions to apply for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship.
- Before applying for the scholarship, applicants must apply in English or German Languages.
- Firstly, Read the DAAD Selection criteria included in the checklist carefully and take care of every single point listed in the checklist.
- Complete the DAAD application form.
- Please submit the application form to the master’s course(s) of your choice (max. two), along with the required documents (see below). Scholarship applications must be sent directly to the master’s courses.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship is from 1 June until 31 July 2024 for all seven higher education institutions
Official Website
For more information about the DAAD Helmut Schmidt scholarship, please visit the official website.