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Helmut Schmidt Programme for Master’s Studies

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DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Germany 2026

Information

The Helmut Schmidt Programme is a DAAD-funded scholarship for master’s studies aimed at developing-country graduates. It covers 100% tuition and fees, includes a monthly stipend (€992), health insurance, travel and living allowances, and a German language course, with study in six partner universities in Germany. Eligible fields include Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, and related areas, with courses taught in English and/or German. The programme begins in September or October of the target year, and applicants must apply through the universities offering the master’s programmes.

Benefits

Full tuition coverage, monthly stipend, health insurance, travel support, housing assistance, German language course

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have relevant academic and practical experience; fields include Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, and Economics.

Application

Submit an application to the chosen master’s programme at one of the partner universities; the application is made through the universities, not directly to DAAD

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