This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life.
The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree 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.
Whom:
The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Southeast
Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East.
Eligibility
- Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who 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.
Awards:
- The scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses at German institutions of higher education.
- 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 as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent.
- Subsidies and/or allowances for spouses and/or children.
- DAAD-scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees.
Requirements:
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 motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit after the return to the home country.
- The university degree should have been obtained during the six years before the application for the scholarship.
The necessary documents are:
- DAAD application form for research grants and study scholarships;
- Motivation letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme;
- Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience;
- Copies of all certificates;
- Recent language certificates;
- Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/ or current or former employers
For More Information:
Visit the Official Document of the DAAD Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance
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