About This Scholarship
Named after former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. Targets future leaders from developing and emerging countries for postgraduate studies in public policy and related fields in Germany.
Quick Facts
Scholarship Type
Government
Host Country
Germany
Study Level
Master's
Duration
2 years
Annual Recipients
~100 awarded annually
Application Deadline
November 1, 2026
Fields of Study
Public PolicyEconomicsSocial SciencesLawPolitical Science
Full Funding
€934/month + tuition + health insurance
Contact Email
stipendium@daad.deApplication Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
LevelMaster's
GPAStrong academic record
EnglishEnglish or German proficiency required
Duration2 years