Programme outline

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is offering Master’s scholarships to graduates from developing countries in the field of social sciences, political sciences, law, economics and in public administration. The study programmes usually start in September/October 2020 and are taught in German and/or English.

Degree level

Master's

Deadlines

The application period at all eight participating universities lasts from 1 June to 31 July 2020. The participating universities are:

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg Analysis and Design of Social Protection Systems
Universität Duisburg-Essen Master of Development and Governance
Willy Brandt School, University Of Erfurt Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Universität Magdeburg Peace and Conflict Studies
Hochschule Osnabrück Management in Non-Profit- Organisations
Universität Passau Development Studies
Universität Passau Master of Governance and Public Management
Universität Potsdam Master of Public Management (MPM)

 

Fields of Study

The scholarship programme is open to graduates in the field of social sciences, political sciences, law, economics and public administration.

Who can apply?

The programme is open to well qualified graduates with a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent) who want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. It is offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

- Candidates' most recent university degree should be obtained in the last six years prior to the application for the scholarship.
- Applicants who have stayed in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of the application deadline are not considered as eligible.
- All Master´s courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants.

Scholarship offer

• Tuition fees waiver
• Scholarship of monthly 850 € for selected MA programmes at German institutions of higher education
• Contributions to health insurance in Germany
• Appropriate travel allowance
• Study and research subsidy
• Monthly rent subsidy where applicable,
• Allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable
• 6-months-German language course from April 2020 to September 2020. The language course takes place
   at selected institutes in Germany and usually not at the universities of the selected MA programmes.

The language course is compulsory also for those who attend a master´s course taught in English. In addition, scholarship holders are offered special tutorials at their host institutions financed by DAAD. Furthermore, the scholars are invited to participate at different networking events.

Application process

Applications must be submitted in German or English. Applicants may submit up to two Master`s courses.

- Fill in the DAAD Application form for Research Grants and Study Scholarships only once and make clear
  which study course is your first and which is your second priority.
- Write a single letter of motivation for both university courses you choose, justifying your first and second
  priority choice.
- Send the DAAD scholarship form together with the letter of motivation and accompanying required
  documents to the two universities of your choice. Do NOT send it to DAAD.

Contact

For more information, please contact the person in charge of the master´s programme listed below

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg:
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Contact: Ms. Kerstin Schickendanz

Universität Duisburg-Essen:
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Contact: Mr. Georg Lammich

Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt:
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Contact: Mr. Florian Heintze

Universität Magdeburg:
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Contact: Ms. Olivia Alphons

Hochschule Osnabrück:
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Contact: Ms. Marlene Eimterbäumer

Universität Passau:
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Contact: Mr. Thomas Eibl

Universität Potsdam:
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Contact: Ms. Laura Hecht

 

 

Note

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

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