DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship 2016 for Study Abroad in Germany - Info. Sessions 10/22-27

Are you a SOPHOMORE or JUNIOR thinking about studying abroad in Germany next year – in fall 2016 or spring 2017 or for the academic year?

Learn about the DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship, which provides a monthly stipend of € 650 (approximately $897) for one to two semesters (four to ten months) to help you meet the costs of studying in Germany.

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 five information sessions. Please write to scholarships@umd.edu to let us know which session you plan to attend. If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions send a note to the same address.

Thursday, October 22, 12:30-1:00 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, October 22, 4:00-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Friday, October 23, 9:30-10:00 am, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Monday, October 26, 4:00-4:30 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

Tuesday, October 27, 9:30-10:00 am, 2403A Marie Mount Hall

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, 2016

To access the online application, or for more information about the DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship, please visit the DAAD website at https://www.daad.org/undergrad