Skip to content
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About US
CampusTimesNG

CampusTimesNG

Complete Campus Updates Just For You

  • Home
  • Admission
  • Institutions
  • Scholarship
  • Jamb CBT
  • Study Abroad
  • Career
  • NYSC
  • O’level
  • Toggle search form
  • NIMC Status Online
    National Identity Card! How To Check NIMC Status Online General
  • Access Bank?Airtime Recharge Code
    Access Bank Airtime Recharge Code: Buy Airtime from your Account!!! General
  • University of Guelph International Tuition Scholarships
    University Of Guelph International Tuition Scholarships, Canada Scholarship
  • Joseph Ayo Babalola University courses
    Joseph Ayo Babalola University Courses, Cut-off Mark & Requirements Institutions
  • NECO Timetable 2023 For SSCE June/July Released
    NECO Computer Science Past Questions And Answers- Check It Here! O'level
  • Federal College Of Education (Technical), Akoka courses
    Federal College Of Education (Technical), Akoka Courses & Requirements Institutions
  • JAMB Subject Combination For Mass Communication
    JAMB Subject Combination For Political Science In UTME Exams Jamb CBT
  • toefl centers in nigeria
    List Of TOEFL Centers In Nigeria: Abuja FCT | Asaba | Enugu | Jos | Lagos General

100% DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarships For International Students, Germany

Posted on September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 By CampusTimesNG 2 Comments on 1002 DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarships For International Students, Germany

Applications are now been accepted for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarships 2025 for International Students. The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship supports future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration, who want to actively contribute to the social and economic growth of developing countries. This scholarship is only for the master’s programme in “Social Protection”.

The Scholarship

The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship provides a monthly stipend (of currently € 992) to selected candidates.

Selected candidates will also receive:

  1. health insurance cover in Germany
    appropriate travel allowances for travel between Germany and the respective developing and emerging countries
  2. a study and research grant
  3. rent subsidies and family supplements, as applicable
  4. German language course in Germany, lasting up to 4 months (participation is mandatory), from June – August before the studies start in September.

During the fourth semester, the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship provides a monthly stipend of € 500.

Further information about the DAAD call for application can be found here.

Applications for the academic year 2027/28 will be open from 1 June until 31 July 2026.

What Must I Include On My CV For Graduate School?

 

Eligibility and selection criteria

For your scholarship application to be considered by the selection committee you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be a citizen of a developing country (see list of countries)
  2. Have acquired a bachelor’s degree from a relevant academic field such as economics, political science, international relations/development, law or psychology. If your degree is NOT listed, the review committee will review transcripts for subjects relating to social protection that encompass a minimum of 15 credits in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
  3. Have at least 5 months of practical social protection experience (paid or volunteer)
  4. Provide proof of English language proficiency, with a minimum level of C1 according to the common European framework. Recognized language tests can be found here or students can submit a letter from their university stating that their official language of instruction was in English.

The DAAD has additional eligibility criteria and formal requirements. Please carefully read through all the information and documents provided here (including the “Current Announcement” and FAQ section).

Application Process

Interested applicants need to apply via our online application portal (Apollo), open from 1 June until 31 July 2026.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic qualifications, and the quality of their research proposal, recommendation letter and their motivational letter.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for a 30-minute online interview, which will be held by end of November.

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship Application Portal 

 

 DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarships

 

Attention:

Even though we are expecting several hundred applications, we can award a maximum of eight scholarships at best!

Therefore, if you do not make the shortlist for the scholarship, but fulfill all requirements, you can still apply to the study programme as a regular student.

To do so, you can re-apply from 1 December, when the regular application phase starts for the following winter semester.

If you are worried about funding, have a look at “Funding options for your studies” below. There you’ll find examples of how other students financed their studies.

Application

Applicants must fill in the online application and provide the following documents via the Apollo application portal:

DAAD Application Form as well as DAAD Checklist (must be hand-signed). The forms are available here. (The link will redirect you to the DAAD’s official website. On the DAAD page, scroll to the bottom, where you will find the downloadable checklist and DAAD application form).

  • A research proposal (maximum of 800 words), which includes your topic, research question, short overview of the relevant literature, theoretical approach, research design and methodology. The template is available to download below under “application documents.”
  • Hand-signed and dated motivation letter containing a precise description of the applicants’ academic/professional and personal reasons for choosing those master’s programmes and universities (addressing the selection criteria, incl. the date of issue, two pages maximum)
  • A Europass curriculum vitae including information about the precise field of your studies, your political and social engagement and, if applicable, description of job experience. Formal specifications on the part of DAAD: full CV, gaps of three months or more must be explained, in reverse chronological order, incl. the date of issue (the europass template does not include a date, please add it yourself).
  • Copy of acquired Academic Degrees (certified translation if necessary, please attach an explanation of the grading system)
  • Copy of the Transcript of Records (certified translation if necessary, please provide an explanation of the grading system if this is not part of the transcript)
  • Proof of required English language skills
  • Proof of practical Experience
    Provide written confirmation of your current and any other relevant professional experience or internships, and/or proof of your current and other relevant political activities or community service (e.g., volunteering or work with charities or NGOs). The letter must include information on the period of your employment, hours worked per week, job description, and duties as well as a company/organization mission statement. These confirmations must be on official letterhead, include an original (not scanned) or qualified electronic signature, display the date of issue, and bear the organization’s stamp.
  • Current Written Reference Letter
    Provide a current reference letter from either your present employer or, if you are still studying, a university lecturer. The letter should assess your ability to conduct graduate-level work, your potential for a successful professional or academic career in the field of social protection. The reference must be printed on official letterhead, feature an original (not scanned) or qualified electronic signature, indicate the date of issue, and carry the institution’s stamp.
  • Valid passport copy

Warning !!
Please be aware that any forged / altered documents will result in the automatic rejection of your application.

Why Do I Write CV For Graduate School Admission?

Offers of Admission

After the interview, the student secretariat will inform applicants in a timely manner about the next steps. Successful applicants will receive an informal offer of admission.

To obtain a formal offer of admission, successful applicants are required to send in certified copies of the original supporting documents by mail within two weeks after receiving the informal offer of admission.

With much information about the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarships your response will be expected.

Drop your comments or questions in the box below. Share, click the bell at the bottom right corner of this page to SUBSCRIBE.

Scholarship

Post navigation

Previous Post: 5 Best Tips To Enhance Security for your Schools & Office Buildings
Next Post: ABSU Supplementary Admssion Lists Released

Related Posts

  • Africa Initiative For Governance (AIG) Scholarships For Nigerians Scholarship
  • Cambridge International Scholarships
    Fully Funded Cambridge International Scholarships Scholarship
  • Global Diversity Scholarship
    Global Diversity Scholarship At Kent State University, USA Scholarship
  • One Young World Art Fellowship
    Fully-funded: One Young World Art Fellowship 2024 Scholarship
  • PTDF Masters and PhD Scholarships
    Apply For PTDF Masters And PhD Scholarships For Universities In UK Scholarship
  • Shell Nigeria Postgraduate Internship
    SPDC-JV University Scholarship Scheme For Nigerians Scholarship

More Related Articles

NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship Scheme NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship Scheme For Nigerians Students Scholarship
NPDC/SEPLAT Undergraduate Scholarship Application Apply For Dangote Foundation Scholarship For Nigerian Students To Study Abroad Scholarship
Global MBA Scholarship Global MBA Scholarship At University Of London, UK Scholarship
JUMIA Nigeria Art Contest for Nigerian Kids JUMIA Nigeria Art Contest for Nigerian Kids to Redesign the JUMIA Logo- APPLY!!! Scholarship
KPMG Accounting Graduate Academy For Young Nigerians, Apply! Scholarship
General Electric Africa NYSC Internship For Nigerian Graduates, Apply! Scholarship

Comments (2) on “100% DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarships For International Students, Germany”

  1. G1Pedia.Com says:
    February 9, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Hello! Quick question that’s totally off topic. Do you know how to make
    your site mobile friendly? My website looks weird when viewing from my iphone.

    I’m trying tto find a theme or plugin that might be able to correct this problem.

    If you have any suggestions, please share. Thank you!

    Reply
    1. CampusTimesNG says:
      February 11, 2020 at 3:44 am

      Hi,
      On google search panel, type “free themes and plugins for WordPress”

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

scaleitpro

Navigation Links

  • Admission
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Career
  • General
  • Immigrate
  • Institutions
  • Jamb CBT
  • Jobs
  • NYSC
  • O'level
  • Scholarship
  • Schoolings
  • Study Abroad
  • USA
  • Visa
scaleitpro1
  • extra income
    How To Make An Extra Income As A Youth Corper In Nigeria NYSC
  • Airtel Free Data Bonus
    Enjoy 20GB FREE – Unlimited Airtel Free Data Bonus 2024 General
  • LASU Departmental Cut-Off Mark
    LASU Postgraduate Admission List (Batch A, B & C) Admission
  • Courses offered in ABU Zaria
    Complete List of Courses Offered in ABU Zaria Admission
  • UNILORIN JUPEB Admission 2018/2019 Announced
    Summit University Post-UTME: Eligibility And Registration Details Institutions
  • Jamb Subject Combination For Business Administration
    Jamb Subject Combination For Business Administration In UTME Exams Jamb CBT
  • International Student Scholarship
    Bond University International Student Scholarship, Australia Australia
  • Safest Campuses In Nigeria
    List Of Nigerian Universities That Accept Second Choice In JAMB Jamb CBT

Gallery

Nigerian Navy School of Health Sciences Offa
Canada Visitor Visa
Child to a Christian school
Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences

Recent Posts

  • Oduduwa University Courses and Requirements
  • Free Universities In America- How To Apply
  • Nasarawa State University Courses & Requirements

Recent Comments

  • CampusTimesNG on AAUA Cut-Off Mark For Admission
  • Ayowole on AAUA Cut-Off Mark For Admission

Calendar

September 2025
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930  
« Aug    

Copyright © 2024 CampusTimesNG. All Rights Reserved.

Need help? Our team is just a message away

 

Loading Comments...