DAAD (German Academic Exchange)

http://www.daad.org

PURPOSE

DAAD, an independent association of German universities, supports academic exchange between the U.S., Canada and Germany through its 14 international branch offices.

PROGRAMS

DAAD supports scholarships and fellowships for U.S. and Canadian undergraduate and graduate students among its other programs. A select few are listed below.

* Undergraduate Scholarships: Scholarships for 4 to 10 months of study, thesis research or an internship for students in any academic field.

* Study Scholarships: Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduating seniors and graduate students of all disciplines to provide the opportunity to study in Germany, or complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course and obtain a degree from a German higher education institution.

* RISE: Summertime internships with German doctoral students at universities and research institutions (no German is required)

* University Summer Course Grant: Summer courses at German universities to help language skills while pursuing study in any field.

* High Tech in Old Munich: A 4-week course (in English) with specialized workshops and seminars at the prestigious Technische Universität München. Site visits to major multinational corporations, and cultural excursions.

* German Studies Research Grant: Funding for research in the U.S. or Germany in all areas of contemporary German Studies.

* EMGIP: Two months at the German parliament for students who are fluent in German.

ELIGIBILITY

Varies.  Undergraduates planning to attend Pepperdine's program in Heidelberg are not eligible for the undergraduate scholarships if they apply during their first year.  Students may be eligible if they plan to apply during their sophomore year for junior year study in Heidelberg.

SELECTION

Varies

CONTACT

Melissa Umbro    melissa.umbro@pepperdine.edu 

REVISION DEADLINE FOR RISE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

January 7, 2008

FINAL DEADLINE FOR RISE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

January 31, 2008