Checklist: documents that have to be submitted to apply for a scholarship in the

Helmut-Schmidt-Programme
Application
possible languages: German or English English

DAAD application form

Host University (Question 7):
1. First choice of programme Public Policy Willy Brandt School of
2. Second choice if you are interested in more than one Public Policy at the University of
programme Erfurt
Please type your answers or make sure they are easy to Governance and Public Policy
read University of Passau duration: 4
semesters

Letter of motivation addressing the selection criteria (max. 2

pages long)

CV
• Format: EUROPASS mandatory
• Full CV without any unexplained gaps mandatory
• In reverse chronological order mandatory

University Certificates
Degree / Diploma Certificates mandatory
(Please provide a certified translation if the original is not in
German or English.)

Transcript
Full set of transcripts mandatory
(Please provide an explanation of the grading system if this is mandatory
not part of the transcript.)

Practical experience relevant to the Helmut-

SchmidtProgramme
• Written confirmation for any work experience, internships, mandatory if you wish your practical
or professional experience experience to be considered
(This must be printed on headed paper, include a signature, the
date of issue and a stamp.)
• Proof of any political activities and/or service to your mandatory if you wish your practical
community, such as volunteering or work for charities or experience to be considered
NGOs
(If possible, on headed paper, signed, dated and stamped)

Current written reference

The reference must be from your current employer or from mandatory
a university lecturer if you are a student at present
(This must be printed on headed paper, signed, dated and
stamped)

Proof of language skills mandatory

• English
• German (only if required, certificate must not be older
than one year)

DAAD Selection Criteria for the Helmut Schmidt Programme

Formal Criteria:
• A complete set of documents including a completed and signed version of this form
• A completed DAAD application form. All information provided on the DAAD application form
must match the information in your letter of motivation, on your CV, in applications to other degree
programmes and in applications to other scholarship programmes
 • A first degree completed with above-average grades. If your official degree certificate is not
available yet, please provide confirmation from your university about your first degree practical
experience relevant to the goals of the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme:
• confirmation of any work experience, internships or professional experience (This must be printed
on headed paper, include a signature, the date of issue and a stamp) and/or
• confirmation of any political activities and/or service to your community, such as volunteering or
work for charities or NGOs (if possible, on headed paper, with a date, signature and stamp)
• Candidates who already hold a master‘s degree have to make a well-argued case as to why they
should be funded for another postgraduate degree. Please explain why you would like to study for
this particular second master’s and how it expands on the one you hold already
• The candidate’s last university degree should normally be no more than six years old
• Candidates who have spent more than the past 15 months in a country not listed on the DAC list are
not eligible

Letter of Motivation:
• This must include a convincing explanation of your academic, professional and personal reasons for
applying to this programme in Germany If you are applying for two master’s courses:
• You must provide the SAME letter of motivation for both courses you are applying for and it must
explain your academic and professional reasons for applying to these programmes
• You must explain your order of priority, i.e. why is your first choice of programme your first choice,
why is your second choice your second choice
• Please address any practical experience relevant to your programme, be it professional experience,
internships or other activities in your community.
• Please address how your motivation relates to the goals of the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme.

Criteria of the Master's programmes being part of the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme

All master’s courses have their own selection criteria (degree, grades, language skills, work experience,
etc.) that have to be met in addition to the DAAD’s selection criteria.

This signature confirms that all information provided in my application is correct, up-to-date and complete.
The green DAAD application form, the CV and the letter of motivation do not have to be signed
separately. I will inform the DAAD of any changes in my circumstances.

31-07-2022

Date, Location Signature

 LETTER OF MOTIVATION

Dear Sir,

With this letter, I am applying for a position in the master’s Governance and Public Policy and Public Policy. With
my current degree of bachelor’s in government and Public Policy, I wish to expand my knowledge of
Governance and public policies and turn my focus toward their wide-scale applications in the world and politics.
By reading the course curriculum available online, I have found that the subject material covered will best suit
my career goals.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Government and Public Policy from The National Defense University in Pakistan.
During my degree, I was very active in many facets of university life. I actively volunteer in many events like
the Youth for Positive Social Change, and Internee at the National Assembly of Pakistan under the National
Assembly Secretariat project management unit. I completed several internships around my university campus,
working for small organizations like helping hands relief and development RIZQ which primarily helps educate
differently-abled children. This gave me an outlet to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting and
sparked my interest in Governance and policies and how they work in the real world. Further to this, I remained
engaged in university affairs by volunteering for the International Day of Person with Disabilities. Lastly, with
all the responsibilities at hand, I remained vigilant with my academic performance.

My ambition to study in Germany stems from a dearth of equivalent professional programs offered in Pakistan.
With this degree I would like to meet this demand and, in the future, be a pioneer in Governance and policies.
Furthermore, Germany’s geographic location and its education policies attract students around the world. With
the notion of governance learning in mind, this would be a perfect ground to establish the next step of my
professional career.

With all my experience listed, I am looking to bring my career to the next level. The subjects offered in this program
are specifically in line with my professional goals. I am certain that the knowledge and skills learned from my
professional experience, university, and extracurricular activities would make me a valuable addition to society.
I would be able to improve Pakistan’s Public Policies and governance issues.

Thank you in advance for considering my application,

Regards
Nimra Maqsood.
 Nimra Maqsood
B S G P P
PROFILE
I am seeking a responsible EDUCATION
career opportunity in a
progressive organization to Read foundation college Pallandri Azad Kashmir
fully utilize my knowledge and 2016-2018
skills in line with my academic HSSC
qualifications so that I could 71%, Grade B, Pre-medical
extend my knowledge, skills,
proficiency, and experience National defense university Islamabad
while making a significant 2018-2022
contribution to the Government and public policy
organization's success. CGPA 3.7/4, SGPA 3.83/4

RESEARCH INTERESTS
CONTACT
PHONE: • Organizational-based research
+92(0)3340098322 • Working on differently-abled child
• Climate change

Address SKILLS
Village Budha draman. Post
office Pallandri dist. sudhnuti 75% Microsoft Office
Azad Kashmir Pakistan
65% Google Drive
Email:
maqsoodnimra2@gmail.com 50% Web

100% Social Media

Achievements
• Internee at National Assembly of 80% Zotero
Pakistan under National Assembly
Secretariat project management unit from
29th Nov 2021 to 30th Dec 2021.
• General secretary at Helping Hand REFERENCES
Relief and development Youth
Empowerment Program Dr. Nauman mirza Talib
• Volunteer organizer in the program on Assistant Professor @ National Defense University, Islamabad
International Day of Person with Nouman@ndu.edu.pk
Disabilities at National Defense
University on 3rd Dec 2021.
Afsheen Zeeshan
• Volunteer participant in Global Hand lecturer@ Department of government and public policy
Washing Day Activity on 15oct,2021 National Defense University, Islamabad
under Helping Hand Relief and afsheen@ndu.edu.pk
Development Youth empowerment
program.
• Volunteers participate in Youth for
Positive Social change on 6thnov,2021.
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