DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance in Germany

The DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance Programme offers very good graduates from developing countries the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development of their home country at German institutions of higher education.

The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.

A list of participating institutions in German and their respective coarse can be found here

Participating countries:

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, North/Central America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. See list of eligible countries.

Scholarship coverage:

DAAD scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees. DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance and a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where applicable.

Eligibility:

The scholarship targets very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application. 

How to Apply:

Please submit your applications for the selected Master courses to the respective universities only (not to DAAD). Please fill in the DAAD Application form by indicating your desired priority of study courses. 

The application period at all 8 universities is from 1 June – 31 July 2015.

For more info read the 2016 Announcement or visit DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance