Hertie School of Governance Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD) 2019 for International Masters Students

Published: 24 Jun 2019 2,492 views

Hertie School of Governance is accepting applications for the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme for international students pursuing their masters.

The interdisciplinary programme is ideal for individuals who want to understand and get involved in public affairs, learn analytical and managerial skills and help shape tomorrow’s world.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) provides the necessary tools tomorrow’s decision makers need to analyse policies, critically assess policy innovations and evaluate solutions. It is a hands-on programme which  students not only knowledge but experience they can use to promote good policies in all sectors. 

The HSP programme supports future leaders from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Central Asia, South-East Asia, and countries in the Middle East and from Ukraine who strive to promote democracy and social justice.

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD) Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	July 31, 2019
Country to study	Germany
School to study	Hertie School Of Governance
Type	Masters
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD) Masters Scholarship

Scholarship recipients in the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme receive a full scholarship, including a tuition waiver.

 

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD) Masters Scholarship Courses

• Public Policy

Requirements for Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD) Masters Scholarship

1. The Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East (see list of countries). The Helmut-Schmidt-Programme is also open to candidates from Ukraine.
2. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (BA) or its international equivalent. The last completed degree must not be more than 6 years old.
3. Applicants cannot be considered if they have stayed in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of the application deadline.
4. Prior to the study programmes, all scholarship holders will receive a 5-month-German language course from April to September 2020. The language course is compulsory for all Helmut-Schmidt-programme scholarship recipients and applicants thus need to be able to travel to Germany in April 2020.
5. Unless you are a native speaker or have completed your entire first degree at an English-language university, an official English test is needed for your application. The Hertie School of Governance recognizes the Cambridge ESOL qualifications CPE (minimum grade C), CAE (minimum grade B), the IELTS (with an overall score of at least 7.0 and a writing score of at least 7), as well as the TOEFL tests PBT (with a minimum score of at least 600 points), CBT (250 points) and iBT (100 points).

 

Selection Process

1. knowledge of English (and German),
2. political and social engagement,
3. a convincing description of the subject-related and personal motivation for the study project in Germany and the expected benefit when returning to the home country.

The committee selecting the candidates at the end of 2019 consists of professors responsible for the MPP programme and of representatives from DAAD.

All applicants will be informed at the end of the selection process –approximately by the end of December 2019.

 

Application Documents

1. Hand-signed full curriculum vitae with current date including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job experience;
2. Hand-signed Motivation letter with current date containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic/professional and personal reasons for choosing this scholarship programme and academic study programme, two pages maximuml;
3. Transcripts and diplomas of all attended universities and/or colleges. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (BA) or its international equivalent. The last completed degree must not be more than 6 years old;
4. English Proficiency Proof Either a letter from the university stating that you have studied at least 6 Semesters at an English speaking institution or a valid English Test Certificate. For more information visit our FAQs;
5. The completed DAAD application
6. Two letters of reference.

Current students and applicants who graduated from their most recent degree less than 3 years before applying must submit two academic letters of reference;

Applicants who graduated from their most recent degree 3 to 5 years before applying can supply one professional letter of reference in place of one of your academic references;

Applicants who graduated from their most recent degree more than 5 years before applying may supply two professional letters of reference if no academic references are available.

The letters of reference must be sent to us directly by the referee.

 

Application Deadline

July 31, 2019

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (DAAD) on application.hertie-school.org to apply