Monday, 6 June 2016

2016 DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance

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The 2016 DAAD Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance Programme is now available online for eligible applicants from developing countries. The DAAD scholarships program offers very good graduates from developing countries 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 at German institutions of higher education.

The DAAD Masters Scholarships is an anual award and has seen many students fufill their dreams by traveling to Germany for the masters program. this is another golden opportunity to get a scholarship for all undergraduate students wanting to further their Masters education but due to funds might be handicapped to do so.

The scholarships are awarded for selected Master courses at German institutions of higher education listed below:

The courses have an international orientation and are taught in German and/or English.

Target Countries:

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates 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 holders 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 grants 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 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.

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. Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.

All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants at any case.

Application instructions:

Please submit your applications for the selected Master courses and for the DAAD scholarship to the respective universities only (not to DAAD). Please fill in the DAAD application form by indicating your desired priority of study courses. The application period at all 8 universities is from 1 June – 31 July 2016.

It is important to read the 2017 Announcement and visit the official website (found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

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