Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) / German Academic Exchange Service: Undergrad Scholarship

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) / German Academic Exchange Service

The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) / German Academic Exchange Service is a private, publicly funded, self governing organization of higher education institutions in Germany. DAAD promotes international academic relations and cooperation by offering mobility programs primarily for students and faculty, but also for administrators and others in the higher education realm.

January of each year

Monthly stipend of approximately EUR 650, plus additional funds to help defray travel and research expenses as well as health insurance.

Currently second and third year students who will be in their third and fourth year during their stay in Germany.

Outstanding academic records and personal integrity, as evinced by both their grades and letters of recommendation.

Well-defined study, research or internship plans for their stay in Germany.

Demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and explain the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies, research or professional goals.

Enrolled, full-time students in an undergraduate degree-granting program at an accredited North American college or university.

Will return to the US or Canada after the scholarship period to complete their bachelor's degree.