Masters Scholarships in Public Policy and Good Governance (Germany)

Participating Programmes in Host Institutions:

The following Master courses can be undertaken at selected German Universities as specified below:

• Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP) – Flyer (pdf)
• University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance – Flyer (pdf)
• Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP) – Flyer (pdf)
and up to 5 additional scholarships for MPP / Conflict Studies and Management Programme (CSMP), Contact person: Ms Silke Adamitza (silke.adamitza<at>uni-erfurt.de)
• Leuphana University of Lüneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP) – Flyer (pdf)
• University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück: Master Management in Non-Profit Organisations – Flyer (pdf)
• University of Osnabrück: Master Democratic Governance and Civil Society – Flyer (pdf)
• University of Passau: Governance and Public Policy – Flyer (pdf)
• University of Potsdam: Public Policy and Management (PPM) – Flyer (pdf)

Number of Scholarships:

About 8-10 scholarships are available for each Masters Course under the PPGG Programme.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarships are (generally) for two-year Master courses at a German institution 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 family allowances.

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.

In addition to the study results achieved so far, the main criterion for selection is 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.

For Master courses taught in German or in German and English, good knowledge of German (ideally at completed A 2 level at the time of application) is an advantage for being able to pass the German language test required for admission to the Master programme at the end of the six-month preparatory German course. For courses taught in English, proof of good knowledge of English (generally a minimum of 550 TOEFL scores or equivalent) is required.

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 one year at the time of application.

Application instructions:

Application papers to be submitted include:

• 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;
• Recent language certificates giving evidence of your level of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) and if applicable in German. Please make sure to register in time for the respective tests. Fees for obtaining such certificates are considered as a personal career investment and will not be reimbursed.
• Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or
current or former employers;
• Officially authenticated copies of all certificates.

For Master courses taught in German or in German and English, good knowledge of German (ideally at completed A 2 level at the time of application) is an advantage for being able to pass the German language test required for admission to the Master programme at the end of the six-month preparatory German course.

Further information about the papers to be submitted is listed on the application form which can be obtained from the Internet, from the diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany or from the local DAAD lecturers, Offices or Information Centres.

The complete set of application requirements must be submitted by 31 July 2012 to the local DAAD or diplomatic representation in your home country. You can find country-specific information here.

It is important to visit the official website (found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/16930.en.html