Master Scholarships in Public Policy in Germany

Master Scholarships in Public Policy in Germany - for Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Middle East


DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG)
Deadline: The complete set of application papers must be submitted by 31 August 2009.

What are the objectives of the programme?

This programme is designed to academically qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life. The programme offers very good graduates with a first university degree 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. With the knowledge and experience acquired in Germany the scholarship holders should later contribute to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems aimed at overcoming social tensions. In
addition, the training at German institutions of higher education should especially qualify the scholarship holders as partners in political and economic cooperation with Germany. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.

Who can apply?

The scholarship scheme is open to candidates from Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia as well as from countries in the Middle East. Target group 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.

Contact and advice

Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (public-policy@daad.de).

List of Master courses in the PPGG programme

The following Master courses are funded in the PPGG programme:

University of Duisburg-Essen, MA Development and Governance
Contact person: Ms. Verena Heuking (verena.heuking@uni-due.de)
Erfurt School of Public Policy (ESPP): Master of Public Policy,
Erfurt University
http://www.espp.de/master.html
Contact person: Mr. Kai Ahlborn, M.A. (publicpolicy-at-uni-erfurt.de)


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