Scholarships for Germany

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Late September through early October is known to Germans as one thing: Oktoberfest! This three-week long celebration is only one of things that makes Germany so unique. Its historical architecture, art, people, and diverse culture make it a haven for study abroad programs. The major cities of Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt with a mix of this rich, old heritage and modern-day tourism attract students from all over the globe. Any course can be studied here, including international business, political studies, language and literature, hospitality and tourism. Check out some of these programs that will provide you with the funds you need to experience Deutschland.

Private Funding

The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)/ German Academic Exchange Services provides students with the opportunity to study internationally in Germany. Since its inception in 1925, DAAD has been working to promote cultural understanding and international exchange. Each year they provide financial assistance to over 67,000 students and scholars. Only the top-students are recruited for their programs. They offer multiple fellowships and scholarships to students who academically-prove they deserve them.

• Undergraduate Scholarship- seniors looking to conduct thesis research or an internship in Germany are encouraged to apply for this award. Preference is given to students whose work will be based out of a German university. These scholarships can be allotted as either an individual award or part of an organized study abroad program. This scholarship awards a monthly stipend of € 650 for a length of four to ten months.
• Study Scholarship- graduating seniors at the top of their class are eligible to receive this scholarship. It provides funding for one year of independent study or a full master’s degree program at a German university. These study scholarships are granted for one year of academic study (10 months) with the possibility of a one-year extension. Students will receive a monthly stipend of €750 plus money for health insurance and travel costs.

Cultural Vistas is focused on connecting the globe through international exchange by enriching minds, advancing global skills, and building careers. They provide both American and international students the opportunity to study abroad. Cultural Vistas offers programs all over the globe. Here are a few programs for students who are interested in going to Germany:

• Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals- the CBYX program provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the chance to change countries for a year to study, intern, and live with hosts in a cultural exchange program.
• Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program- this is an intensive language training program. Students will attend top German institutions and engage in thorough work phases while meeting with leaders all across Germany and Europe. This program is only open to the most devoted of students.
• Work Immersion Study Program- this three-month work-study immersion program is designed to give students studying in vocational fields the chance to advance their skills while improving their German language skills and directly experience German culture. A monthly stipend of EUR 300 is provided along with free accommodations and work authorization.
• Students interested in a unique political studies opportunity may qualify for a short-term internship with the German government through the Émigré Memorial German Internship Program. Students will gain true, governmental work experience while improving their German language skills and encounter German culture firsthand.

American Graduates are eligible for the German Chancellor Fellowship Program through the Humboldt Foundation. Students that show true leadership skills in their fields such as politics or public policy, law, media, business, arts, and the non-government sector are the only ones qualified for Chancellor Fellowship Program. While in Germany, Fellows will work at their host institutions on independent projects. The topic of their research should be focused on a topic or issue within their field of interest. Only 10 students from America are selected for this award annually. Accepted applicants receive EUR 550 per month for as long as they stay in Germany and will cover the cost of traveling expenses.

College Scholarships

Schiller International is a very unique university. With campuses in America, Germany, Spain and France, students get the chance to earn a college degree in another country. Do you want to study in Germany, but don’t know how to speak German? No problem. Schiller’s courses are taught in English making studying in another country effortless (except for the studying, of course). They even offer specific programs where you study at different universities while earning the same, one degree. They offer the European Scholarship Program where 15% is taken off of tuition each year. Students must maintain a 2.25 GPA in order to be eligible.

Rutgers University has a Landscape Architecture program where students can study abroad in Germany. During their stay, students study many different environmental solutions and their relation to the planning and design challenges faced here in America:

• School of Environmental & Biological Sciences (SEBS) Summer Scholarships- these awards are given to students in the SEBS program. this scholarship goes to help pay for the costs of having an internship or participating in a summer study abroad program. Up to $5,000 can be received by this scholarship.
• Rutgers Study Abroad Global Reach Scholarship- students participating in a study abroad program can apply for the Global Reach Scholarship. This award provides anywhere from $500 to $1,500 for summer programs.

The Division of Germanic Studies at the University of Kentucky has a special program where students can study in Heidelberg, Bielefeld or Ludwigsburg Germany. To support this, UK offers the Heidelberg Scholarship. These highly competitive scholarships are awarded each year. Only two of these awards are handed out. While in Germany, students will receive approximately 500 EUR/month to conduct undergraduate study.