DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The Helmut-Schmidt Programme funds master’s degrees in public policy, governance, law, economics and administration at eight German universities.
Monthly stipend, tuition-free study, travel and insurance
Annual — applications close July
Masters
It targets graduates aiming for leadership in government, NGOs or international organisations, with most courses taught in English and no tuition fees at German public universities.
- Monthly stipend plus allowances
- Tuition-free public university study
- Networking seminars and alumni support
- First degree in social sciences, law, economics or related field
- Relevant professional experience or internships
- Nigerian citizenship with development motivation
- DAAD application form
- Motivation letter and CV
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Two recommendation letters
- 1
Choose up to two participating master’s programmes
- 2
Submit one combined DAAD application
- 3
University and DAAD joint selection
Values and deadlines change every cycle. Confirm the current figures on the official page before submitting.
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