Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy and Good Governance)
DAAD · Germany · Full funding · Status: Closed
Full funding for selected Master's programmes in public policy and governance
What it covers
- Monthly stipend
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance
- German language course
Who is eligible
- Bachelor's degree above average, completed within the last six years
- Demonstrated social and political commitment
- Strong English; German helpful
Nationality
Applicants from selected countries, including India
Degree levels
Master's
Fields
Public Policy · Law · Social Sciences · Economics
Deadline pattern
Applications usually close in late July for the following academic year
How to apply
DAAD portal application to one of the participating universities
Current status
Closed
Always confirm the current round directly with the provider. Funding rules and deadlines change between cycles, and no third-party page should be your only source.
Trust
Verification
Review category: Scholarship deadlines · next review due 2026-10-25
Official sources
- DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Provider
Always confirm current requirements with the official source before acting. Figures labelled as estimates are planning aids, not policy.
Also consider
Other funding options
DAAD EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · Germany
Deutschlandstipendium
German federal government and private sponsors · Germany
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs · France
Charpak Master's Scholarship
French Embassy in India · France
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