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Here it goes: I have a BSc. in Public Administration and graduated with a final grade that falls into the upper 20% of my country (sorry, Idk how to convert it). Then I pursued a postgrad degree in Public Policy , from which I graduated with a final grade that falls into the upper 10%. Regarding my professional experience, I have been working for the Government since 2015, slowly working my way up until my current position as Manager in a government agency. Additionally, I have been leading an NGO to promote youth participation in development processes. Something that I think might help to bring attention to my profile is that I have experience in cooperation projects with Germany, which has helped me to strongly justify my interest on pursuing a Masters in Germany. Also, this is my second time applying to this scholarship. I was shortlisted back in 2018 but to a different University. At that time, I didn't get it.

Yes, 20 shortlisted candidates.

Thank you!

Hello everyone! I have just received an email from WB confirming that I have been shortlisted. Anyone else received anything?

Hello everyone, I don't know if you are still around, but could anyone please tell a bit more about the interviews? Were they about academic topics? Or specifically about the applications? Thanks!

Hello everyone! Has anyone applied to Potsdam? I chose Potsdam as my second choice, and I'm curious to see if anyone else has that Uni as an option as well.

Hi all! Just wondering...I see that most of us have been rejected the DAAD aid, but have we all been accepted to Hertie?

Hi! I was informed on friday that I was not awarded the DAAD scholarship ? . However, Hertie will send their financial aid decision around early december.

Hi all! I recieved confirmation from Hertie today about my admission ?However, its only admission to the MPP, not the scholarship. Financing decisions will be sent around december. Good luck to all!

To be honest...I don't know!! I assume it's an automatic e-mail to all applicants. I checked my application on the site and it still says "Selection Comitee". I guess we'll know in Dec ?

Hi Amir! Yes exactly the same e-mail I received. Still another 3 weeks to go T_T

Hi! I received the same email mentioned above by Amir@1994. It simply said that School and DAAD are still analyzing the applications and that the scholars will be announced in Nov/Dec.

Hi Till! I am from Argentina. I applied to the school for 2019 intake, but through the DAAD scholarship, so I am waiting for their response as well. Best luck to all!

Thank you! Haven't received an email either.

Hi Kevin, if I recall correctly, on the site it says that you can apply whenever you want since they have a constant review of applications.

I have the same doubt, but haven't been able to find the info. On the Hertie site there are lists with a small description of each year's graduates. For what I have seen, there are around 3 to 4 DAAD scholars each year, but this is just my guessing.

Not yet! I believe Hertie stated in the application e-mail that they would contact the selected candidates in Nov and Dec.

I did receive a generic confirmation email each time my referees submitted my application. Why don't you check? If I recall correctly, reference letters could be sent until august 31st. Best of luck!

Hi! As far as I'm concerned there are no interviews in the process.

Hi! I am from Argentina, what about you??

Hi there! I ran into you in the post I did about Hertie. I applied for the programme too, and chose the MPPs offered by Hertie and Willy Brandt. What were your choices? Best of luck!

Hi everyone! It is a long wait. Hopefully, we'll get in! The status of my application is "Pre-Screening". Simply out of curiosity, does anyone know the number of DAAD scholars accepted per year by Hertie? It's something I haven't been able to find. Best of luck to all!

Hello everyone, hope you are doing well. I'm creating this thread to see if someone out there is planning to apply for the Hertie School of Governance next year. Hopefully, we can exchange experiences and help each other in the application process. Thanks!