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    Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs) Concerning The Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master'S Scholarships For Public Policy and Good Governance)

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    Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

    DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

    Frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning the


    Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s scholarships for
    Public Policy and Good Governance)

    1. GENERAL QUESTIONS

    Can I apply for a scholarship in the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (master’s scholarship


    for Public Policy and Good Governance) at any university in Germany?
    No. Currently the scholarship is offered for the eight master`s courses listed in our
    announcement.

    I do not live in my home country by the moment. Am I eligible to apply for the
    scholarship?
    If you live in a developing country you can apply (see “list of countries”). Applicants who have
    resided in a country that is not included in the DAC list of developing and emerging countries
    for more than 15 months at the time of the application deadline. (31. July) are not eligible.

    I already live in Germany, can I apply?


    If you live in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of your application deadline (31.
    July, you are not entitled to apply for a scholarship in the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme.

    Is there an age limit?


    No. However your last university degree shouldn't be older than six years when applying for a
    DAAD scholarship in the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme.

    2. REQUIREMENTS/LANGUAGE SKILLS

    In my country, there are only 3-year bachelor programmes. Can I still apply?
    Please ask the university you wish to apply to what are the conditions to be admitted to the
    master’s programme.

    I neither speak, write nor understand German. Am I eligible to apply?


    Yes, you can apply for a scholarship because some of the master`s courses are only taught in
    English. A 6-month language course in Germany is part of the DAAD scholarship. For the
    master`s courses which are taught in German or bilingual (German and English), you should
    submit a proof of the German language qualification. Please check out the details with
    representatives from the study programmes of your interest.

    What is the expected English language level?

    Every university has different language proficiency requirements. Please contact the
    universities of your choice or check their homepages in order to get detailed information.

    I have done my undergraduate studies in English. Do I still have to send a TOEFL/ IELTS
    certificate?
    If English was the language of instruction at your university, please contact the University of
    your choice and check if a TOEFL/IELTS certificate is needed.

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    Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
    DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

    3. APPLICATION

    What is the application deadline?


    The application period at all 8 universities lasts from June 1st – July 31st, each year.

    To whom do I send my application?


    You have to send your application to a maximum of 2 of the 8 universities listed in the
    announcement.

    Can I send applications to all of the 8 master´s courses?


    No! Please fill in the application form “Application for Research Grant and Study Scholarships”
    and indicate your priorities (a maximum of 2 universities). Please send this application form
    together with the relevant documents to the 2 universities of your choice (1st and 2nd priority).
    Please draw up a single letter of motivation. In this letter you should explain in detail, why you
    chose the respective courses of study as well as your reasons for prioritising.
    Note, that your application could not be accepted if you ignore this regulation. Please check
    the application procedure of the different master´s courses on the universities’ websites.

    Which documents do I have to hand in?


    The necessary documents are:

     DAAD application form ‘Application for a research/study scholarship’ (please


    complete the form electronically and sign it by hand)
     A single letter of motivation for both higher education institutions including a
    precise account of your academic, professional and personal reasons for wishing to
    participate in the programme, as well as a detailed explanation of your choice of
    courses of study and prioritisation. The letter may be up to two pages long and must
    bear the current date and your signature.
     A gap-free curriculum vitae (if possible, please use the europass template available
    at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/) with exact information about your studies,
    political/social involvement, and any work experience, as well as the current date and
    your signature.
     Copies of your higher education degree certificates (certified translation if
    necessary, including an explanation of the grading system), please make sure these
    are clearly legible
     Copy of your transcript of records incl. marking system, certified translation if
    necessary
     Working time certificates for any listed internships, volunteer work and work
    experience must be included. These must be signed and bear the date, letterhead and
    stamp
     Recent language certificates (for German and/or English)
     A recently written letter of reference, preferably from your current employer or from a
    university lecturer, bearing a signature, letterhead and stamp (not in a sealed envelope)

    4. MISCELLANEOUS

    I will receive my first undergraduate degree after the application deadline. Am I eligible
    to apply?

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    Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
    DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

    No. Since you won't graduate until 31st July 2020, it won't be possible to admit you to the
    application round in the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme for 2020. Please apply next year.

    Will I have to pay tuition fees?


    No. All scholarship holders in the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s scholarships for
    Public Policy and Good Governance) are exempted from tuition fees. However, a registration
    fee of approximately € 250,00 has to be paid for each semester.

    Where does the language course take place?


    Preceding German language course takes place in Germany (or digitally in the country of
    origin, depending on the latest pandemic regulations), usually lasting 6 months. Participation
    is mandatory.

    What is covered by the scholarship?


    The DAAD pays a monthly instalment of 861 EUR. Special conditions are laid down for an
    online semester of the study programme “Analysis and design of social protection systems”
    with a sur-place-rate of 500 EUR (see details under “Current Announcement”). DAAD also
    pays an appropriate travel allowance and a study and research subsidy of 460 € each year as
    well as a rent subsidy and/or allowance for spouses and/or children where applicable. Health
    insurance, accident and liability insurance in Germany are also covered by the scholarship.

    I want to bring my wife/husband and children to Germany. Can they join me?
    It is possible (exception: scholarship holders from the study programme “Analysis and design
    of social protection systems”, in this programme attendance phases and online phases
    alternate). After your language course, you can apply for a family/child subsidy with the
    beginning of your studies at your host university (October 2022).

    If you have further questions concerning the Master courses, please contact the
    universities of your choice. The contact addresses are listed in the “Announcement
    2022“.

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