Hajra Naz
Deutschland is welcoming international students again over the prestigious DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2025. This fully funded scholarship, given by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), provides an original possibility for talented graduates from expanding and emerging countries to chase a master’s degree in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Financial Support and Benefits
This scholarship provides financial support. Students can fully concentrate 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
Areas of Study
The scholarship program offers a variety of courses, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience:
- Social Protection
- Development and Governance
- Public Policy
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Management in Non-Profit Organizations
- Development Studies
- Governance and Public Policy
Host Universities
Several top German universities host the Helmut Schmidt Scholarship program, providing 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
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be nationals of qualifying developing or emerging nations
- Have 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
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to social and economic development
Selection Criteria
The selection process is rigorous, focusing on:
- Academic performance
- Language proficiency
- Personal motivation for studying in Germany
- Potential impact of their studies on their home countries
- The applicant’s recent degree (obtained within the last six years) from a university
- By the application deadline, applicants could not have lived in Germany for longer than fifteen months.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit documents, including:
- Copy of transcript
- Signed checklist form
- DAAD application form
- A single letter of motivation
- CV in reverse chronological order
- Proof of English language skills
- 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.
