Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Location(s)
Germany
Erfurt
Overview
Willy Brandt School of Public Policy is Germany's oldest public policy school situated within its newest public university. Created in 2002 as part of the Faculty of Legal, Social and Economic Sciences it has operated since as an interdisciplinary, practice-oriented and international institute of higher education that has been preparing students for the demands and challenges of today's complex political world.
The Willy Brandt School of Public Policy is a partner in the DAAD's Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance). The Programme supports future leaders from developing countries, who seek responsible positions to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries or regions. It offers the chance to acquire a Master’s degree in practice-oriented programmes of particular relevance for the social, political and economic development in the students’ countries of origin.
Details
The Haniel Foundation provides financial support for excellent applicants to the MPP program at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy. Up to three Stipends per year can be awarded. One of the Stipends per year is co-financed by the Klaus-Tschira-Foundation.
The Haniel Foundation is an educational foundation following the Leitmotiv of the value-oriented entrepreneur. The foundation focusses on creating education opportunities, facilitating integration and supporting future leaders.
Scholarships offer highly qualified candidates financial and non-material support for their studies. A variety of scholarship opportunities exist for (future) Brandt School students. This scholarship page gives an overview of scholarships that are available to MPP candidates.
The DAAD's Helmut-Schmidt-Programme, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, offers a limited number of scholarships to highly qualified applicants to acquire a Master’s degree in Master programmes, such as the Master of Public Policy at the Brandt School.
We have also listed scholarship opportunties offered by other institutions, such as governments or foundations. This overview is by no means comprehensive, and MPP candidates are encouraged to research different scholarship and financing opportunities available to them.
How do I apply?
If you want to be considered for a Haniel Stipend, please submit your completed MPP online application no later than May 31 (also valid for applicants with EU citizenship).
Indicate on your application that you want to apply for a Haniel Stipend and tell us about your reasons and qualifications in your statement of purpose.
In case of admission to our program, you will receive an additional application form for the Haniel Stipend which should be sent back to us via e-mail within two weeks after receipt.
Haniel Stipends will be granted on a competitive basis. The Admissions Committee will discuss all applications and will take into account various factors including academic record, strength of the written statement, and personal commitment, as well as your points of contact with the Haniel Foundation's credo.
We will inform applicants by the end of July if they have been selected to receive a Haniel Stipend.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who is eligible for a Haniel Stipend?
Haniel Stipends are awarded to applicants who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and intellectual promise. Applicants should identify themselves strongly with the ideals and the mission of the Haniel Foundation and show how their own personal path intertwines with the foundation's credo.
Applicants from the following countries are eligible for funding:
Europe and Central Asia: all EU-28-countries and EFTA-countries, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Northern America: Canada, USA
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
Dates
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
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