OpenFieldDAAD Helmut-Schmidt Master of Public Policy Fellowship
Prestige scholarship program funded by the German Foreign Office for future leaders from developing and emerging countries to earn a Master of Public Policy at the Willy Brandt School.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in social sciences, political science, law, or economics with above-average grades
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Motivational letter with policy focus, curriculum vitae (Europass format), and certified degree certificates
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from university professors or employers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full funding: €934/month living stipend, health insurance, travel allowance, and full MPP tuition waiver
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- €1,600/semester MPP program fee waived for DAAD scholarship recipients
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Erfurt documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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