🇩🇪 Fully Funded to Germany: DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme Master’s Scholarships 2026

Fully Funded to Germany DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme Master’s Scholarships

Are you passionate about strengthening social safety nets in developing nations? Germany’s DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is now accepting applications for its 2026/27 Master’s Scholarships in Social Protection. Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, this initiative grooms tomorrow’s public sector innovators from the Global South.

   

What the Scholarship Offers

Successful scholars receive:

  • A monthly stipend of €992 during the academic semesters
  • A €500 allowance in the fourth semester for practical training
  • Full health insurance coverage in Germany
  • Round-trip travel expenses
  • Grants for study and research activities
  • Housing subsidies and family allowances, where applicable
  • A fully funded German language course (June–August 2026)

Who Should Apply

You’re an ideal candidate if you:

  • Hold citizenship in a developing country (see DAAD’s eligible countries list)
  • Have a bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, law, international relations, psychology, or a related field
  • Can demonstrate at least five months of practical social protection experience
  • Prove C1-level English proficiency (CEFR) via recognized tests or instruction certificates
  • Meet all DAAD formal requirements and submit complete documentation

Important Dates & Application Steps

  1. Deadline: Submit your application by July 31, 2025.
  2. Online Portal: Upload all signed documents here: https://www.h-brs.de/en/sv/daad-helmut-schmidt-stipendium
  3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute online interview in November 2025.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered—so start gathering your materials early.

Embark on a transformative journey in Germany and join a network of global changemakers. Apply now for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship 2026 and shape the future of social protection.

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