Masters Degree

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

MBA Degree

Brief description: ESMT proposes special-tuition scholarships to female applicants applying to the ESMT Full-time MBA program with an exceptionally strong GMAT score and a record of academic brilliance at undergraduate level.

Host Institution(s): European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Germany

Field of study: Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of Awards: 2

Target group: Female students from every countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions: The scholarship value is up to €15,000.

Eligibility: All applicants with a GMAT score of over 700 are qualified.

Application instructions: Applicants require to supply their authorized GMAT scores (not older than five years) and should complete the scholarship essay as part of their ESMT online application explaining how they succeed for this scholarship. The scholarship closing date coincides with admissions closing date: 2 April, 1 July, 1 October, and 2 November of the preceding year. Many of ESMT’s competitive scholarships are awarded by the 1 October closing date.

It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  https://www.esmt.org/degree-programs/full-time-mba/fees-and-financing/mba-scholarships

Number of Scholarships:  Not specified

Masters Degree

Brief description: The DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance Programme suggested very good graduates from upward countries the chance to gain 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 awarded for chosen Master courses at German institutions of higher education listed 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)
•  HochschuleOsnabrück: 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 a worldwide orientation and are taught in German and/or English.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Target group: The scholarship format 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 fee of presently €750. The scholarship also contains contributions to health insurance in Germany.

In addition, DAAD awards a proper travel allowance and a study and research subsidy as well as rent subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children where appropriate.

Eligibility: The scholarship goals very well experienced graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future wish for to keenly 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 major DAAD criteria for selection are: the study results, knowledge of English (and German), political and social appointment, a convincing explanation of the subject-related and individual inspiration for the study scheme in Germany and the projected advantage after the come back 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 supplementary 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 relevant universities only (not to DAAD). Please fill in the DAAD application form by indicating your preferred precedence of study courses. The application time at all 8 universities is from 1 June – 31 July 2016.

It is essential to read the 2017 Announcementand browse the administrator website (found below) to right of entry the application form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

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

Masters/PhD Degree  

Brief description: The KAAD scholarships are addressed to post-graduates and to academics who already gained professional experience and who are attracted in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany.

Host Institution(s): German Universities and Higher Education Institutions.

Fields of study: There is no definite subject-preference. However, the choice board has regularly specified predilection to courses and subjects that they felt to be of consequence for the home country of the candidate.

Number of Scholarships: Not specific.

Target group: Citizens of selected developing or emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America. There is a favorite for Catholic applicant.

Scholarship value/inclusions: Not specific.

Eligibility: For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can submit an application if you:

• come from a developing or rising country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
• have a university degree and professional skills from your home country
• want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for reputable university lecturers) at a German university
• are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Applicants from other religions can submit an application if they are planned by Catholic colleagues and can verify their commitment to interreligious dialogue.
• possess German language skills before opening the studies (KAAD can offer a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

The common regulation is that candidates for Master-scholarships should be of the maximum age of 30, while candidates for PhD-scholarships should not be older than 35.

Application instructions: KAAD is running with focus- and partner countries in your province. There are so-called Partner Committees in these countries and applications are channelled through them. Browse the web page related to you for region-specific eligibility necessities and application measures: Africa (sub-Sahara), Asia, Latin America, Near and Middle East (including northern Africa).

Applications for the September assortment need to be complete by 30th of June. Applications for the March selection need to be complete by 15th of January.

It is essential to browse the administrator website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website:http://kaad.de/1/scholarships/scholarship-program-1

Masters/PhD Degree

Brief description: The Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship offers financial support for worldwide candidates to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in every field in Australia for up to 4 years.

Host Institution(s): Universities or Higher Educations Institutions in Australia.

Level/Field(s) of Study: Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in every field of study.

Number of Awards: Not specified.

Target group: Europe: Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Reunion), Ukraine, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).

Americas: United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname.

Asia: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Republic of Korea – South), Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China (People’s Republic), Hong Kong SAR, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam.

The Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago.

Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.

Pacific: Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated states), Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand* (including Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration: The scholarship assessment is up to $272,500 (PhD) and $140,500 (Masters). It includes travel allowance ($AUD 3,000), establishment allowance ($AUD 4,000), monthly stipend ($AUD 3,000; up to maximum programme duration on a pro-rata basis).  Health and travel insurance will also be offerd.

Endeavour Scholarship receivers will also receive tuition fees paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition contains student service and amenities fees.

The duration of the scholarship is up to two years for a Masters and up to four years for a PhD.

Eligibility: To be qualified to accept an Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship, candidates must:

•  be aged 18 years or over at the commencement of their programme

•  be a citizen and/or permanent resident of a participating country (see above)

•  commence their offered programme after 1 January 2017 and no later than 30 November 2017. Candidates who have already commenced or will commence their intended programme prior to 2017 are not qualified to submit an application.

•  provide all relevant supporting documentation

• not currently hold or have completed, since 1 January 2015, an Australian Government sponsored scholarship and/or fellowship (directly administered to recipients by the Australian Government)

•  not submit an application for a category in which they have already completed an Endeavour Scholarship or Fellowship.

Application instructions: As part of the eligibility requirements, worldwide Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship candidates must attach a formal admission letter from their offered Australian institution. A conditional admission letter will be accepted at the time of application. Commencement must be for the 2017 academic year.

Applications are submitted through the Endeavour Online (EOL) system. Applications will  close at 11.59 pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on 30 June 2016.

It is essential to read the 2017 Application Guidelines and browse the administrator website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Administrator Scholarship Website: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Endeavour%20program/Scholarships-and-Fellowships/Pages/default.aspx