DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship 2013 Application Now Open - Deadline: January 31, 2013
Are you a SOPHOMORE or
JUNIOR thinking about studying abroad in Germany next year – in Fall
2013 or Spring 2014 or for the academic year?
Learn about the DAAD
Undergraduate Scholarship, which provides a monthly award of
approximately $850 for one to two semesters (four to six months) to help
you meet the costs of studying in Germany. Last year
3 UMD students received this award!
Highly
qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply for scholarships
funding study abroad in Germany. The goal of this program is to support
study abroad in Germany and at
German universities. Preference will be given to students whose
programs are based at and organized by a German university. Scholarships are available either for students taking part in an organized study abroad program or for
those planning an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year. The National Scholarships Office –
scholarships@umd.edu – provides advice and support to DAAD Scholarship applicants.
The NSO has scheduled an information session: Wednesday, December 12 at 12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall. Please write to
scholarships@umd.edu to RSVP. (If you are interested but unable to attend the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address.)
Who can apply:
U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-US citizens who have
studied in the U.S. for more than one year – Sophomores, Juniors – GPA
of 3.5 or higher recommended.
Program Requirements: The
DAAD selection committee is looking for students who:
1.
Are currently sophomore and junior year students and will be in their third and fourth year during their stay in Germany.
2.
Are seeking DAAD support for a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year.
3.
Possess outstanding academic records and personal integrity, as evinced by both their grades and letters of recommendation.
4.
Submit the DAAD language evaluation form with their application, although German language competency is not mandatory.
5.
Demonstrate
an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and who explain
the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies,
research or professional goals.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2013
To
access the online application, or for more information about the DAAD
Undergraduate Scholarship, please visit the DAAD website at
http://www.daad.org/?p=47220
or email schenkl@daad.org
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