DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship 2027 in Germany | Fully Funded

The Geman Government is offering DAAD Helmut Schmidt Scholarship to contribute to promoting good governance and civil society structures in developing and emerging countries. The Helmut Schmidt Scholarship offers fully-funded opportunities with an annual stipend of €11,904, travel and study costs, accommodation, and a particular stipend for family members.

Eligibility: 

• Graduates from developing and emerging countries (bachelor or equivalent) 
• Have 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
• An applicant with practical experience relevant for the programme (professional experience, internships, political/social commitment)

Value: 

The scholarship holders will receive

• scholarships (of currently €992 per month) for master’s courses at German higher education institutions
• health insurance coverage in Germany
• appropriate travel allowances for travel between Germany and the respective developing and emerging countries
• a study and research grant
• rent subsidies and family supplements, as applicable
• preceding German language course in Germany, lasting up to 6 months; participation is mandatory.

The following deviation regarding funding benefits applies for the “Social Protection” master’s course, due to its blended learning concept: A sur-placerate of € 500 per month is paid in the 4th semester (mandatory online semester in the student’s country of origin or another developing/emerging country).

Type: Postgraduate
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Host Countries: Germany