About the program
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. The programme, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers the chance to acquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ countries of origin. In the light of the principles of Good Governance, highly qualified graduates with a first academic degree are being educated in political science, law, economics and administration and prepared for future leading positions in their home countries.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduates belonging to developing countries can apply
- The eligible countries are mentioned in the above countries list
- Candidates with a good academic record in the following fields can apply social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy, economics, and administration
- Students passionate about contributing to their countries’ socio-political and economic well-being can apply
- Students with relevant work experience can apply
- For more information, visit the official website
- For more information visit the current announcet of DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme.
