DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance

DAAD Scholarships

Masters Degree

Deadline: 31 August 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts: Sept/Oct 2017

Last updated: 02 Jun 2016

Brief description: The DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance Programme proposes very good graduates from developing countries the prospect to acquire 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.

Participating Programmes in Host Institutions: The scholarships are decorationed for preferred Master courses at German institutions of higher education scheduled below:

•  Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
•  University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance
•  Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP)
•  Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP)
•  Hochschule Osnabrück: Management in Non-Profit Organisations
•  University of Osnabrück: Master of  Democratic Governance and Civil Society
•  University of Passau: Master of Governance and Public Policy
•  University of Potsdam: Master of Public Management (MPM)

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

Number of Scholarships: Not particular

Target group:  The scholarship method is release to applicants 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 value/inclusions: DAAD scholarship owners 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 allowances 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 desire to actively donate to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are presented both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals.

The main DAAD criteria for selection are: the study results, knowledge of English (and German), political and social engagement, a convincing description of the subject-related and personal inspiration for the study project in Germany and the projected benefit after the return to the home country.

The university degree should have been obtained during the 6 years before the application for the scholarship. Candidates cannot be measured if they have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.

Every Master courses have further additional necessities that must be fulfilled by the candidates at any case.

Application instructions: Please submit your applications for the preferred Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship to the particular universities only (not to DAAD). Please fill in the DAAD application form by indicating your preferred priority of study courses. The application period at all eight universities is from 1 June – 31 August 2016.

It is essential to visit the 2017 Announcement and browse the authorized website (found below) to access the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=public%20policy&page=1&detail=10000039