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Scholarships and Fellowships to
Germany
Dr. Daniel Villanueva
Office of Undergraduate
and Graduate Fellowships
Honors Program
Overview of Presentation
Why Germany?
Do I need to speak fluent German?
What does it cost?
What are the options?
Which one(s) are best for me?
What are the next steps?
Whom can I contact for more information?
Why Germany?
Business: Germany is the USA’s largest European trading partner, the anchor country of the Euro and the largest European trading partner
of most Eastern European and Asian countries.
The global career: Knowledge of German culture increases your job opportunities with German and foreign companies in your own country
and abroad. Proficiency in German helps you to function productively for an employer with global business connections.
Tourism and hospitality industry: Tourists from German-speaking countries travel far and wide, and are the world’s biggest spenders when
on holiday. They appreciate to be looked after by staff and tour guides experienced in the German culture, and German hospitality schools
are well-known for their high-quality graduates.
Science and Research: Germany is the third largest contributor to research and development and offers research fellowships to scientists
from abroad. It is also the industrialized country which devotes the highest percentage of its GDP to research and innovation.
Communication: Developments in media, information and communication technology require multicultural communication. A wide range
of important websites are in German and worldwide, Germany is ranked number 5 in terms of annual publication of new books. Time spent
in Germany on work or study visits therefore offer\ you extended access to information.
Travel: Make the most of your travels not only in German-speaking countries, but in many other European countries where German culture
is widely known and appreciated, especially in Eastern Europe.
Literature, music, art and philosophy: German is the language of Goethe, Kafka, Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. Indulge in reading and/or
listening to their works in their original country and language.
source: http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/zgd/en867247.htm
Do I need to speak fluent German?
For most scholarships, no!
Prior study abroad somewhere is advisable
Intercultural proficiency more important
Most fellowships include language school (1-3 months)
Some prior exposure to German culture is helpful
1-2 semesters at the University of Nevada, Reno
Goethe Institute courses in Germany or USA
German radio stations/TV stations online
Reading English versions of German newspapers
German loan words
Angst, Bier, Blitzkrieg, Dachshund, Deli(katessen), Diesel,
Dirndl, Doppelgänger, Eigenvector, Fahrenheit, Fest,
Gauss, Geiger (counter), Glitch, Glockenspiel, Hamburger,
Hertz, Hamster, (Coffee)klatsch, Kaiser, Kindergarten,
Lederhosen, Lied, Mensch, Neanderthal, Nickel,
Ostpolitik, Panzer, Poltergeist, Realpolitik, Reich, Riesling,
Rottweiler, Sauerkraut, Schnapps, Schnitzel, Strudel,
Thaler (dollar!), verboten, Volkswagen, Wurst, Zeppelin…
What are the options?
Academic study, research programs
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), Fulbright (Study
Scholarship, English Teaching Assistantship), Humboldt
Work-Study Programs
CBYX (Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young
Professionals), WISP, Alfa (to Russia)
Political Internships
Bosch, IPS (German Parliament Scholarship), EMGIP
Language study
Goethe Institute
U.S. government’s premiere
international scholarship
“To promote cross-cultural
interaction and foster mutual
understanding through
engagement in the community”
through cultural and educational
exchanges
Research, teaching, study, special
programs
Must be a U.S. citizen with
bachelor’s degree
Proficiency in German
Apply senior year
Round-trip transportation,
language courses, tuition,
books, research allowance, and
health insurance
Deadlines:
Campus: August
National: October 20
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Types of Fulbright Grants to Germany
Research/Study Grant
GERMANY: 80 Awards/303 applicants in 2013
AUSTRIA: 20 Awards/40 applicants in 2013
Independent research, study, or creative and performing
arts projects abroad
English Teaching Assistantships:
GERMANY: 140 Awards/393 applicants in 2013
AUSTRIA: None available
8-12 months
20-30 hours a week helping to teach English and U.S.
culture in the classroom
Remaining time spent on a community-focused project
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/programmes.html
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
for Young Professionals (CBYX)
(www.cbyx.info)
10-month work/study (+ language program)
Beginning to intermediate German
75 Americans chosen yearly
Deadline: December 1, 2013
WISP (Work Immersion Study Program)
http://culturalvistas.org
3-month work/study immersion program
1 month language school, 2 month internship
Vocational fields
Monthly stipend and free accommodations
1 semester of German instruction prior
Start date: June of each year
Deadline: December 1, 2013
Robert Bosch Fellowship
http://culturalvistas.org/bosch
9-12 month program (extra 3 months for language study
Business, law, political science, policy fields
Work in selected German government ministries and agencies
or the Parliament itself
No prior German needed
Stipend of 2,000 Euros/month, airfare
Deadline: October 15
IPS (International Parliamentary Scholarship)
http://www.bundestag.de/ips
March – July each year
Intern with member of German
Parliament, take classes at one of 3
Berlin universities
Interest in German/European politics,
strong German skills
9 interns out of 89 selected in 2013
Deadline: June 30, 2013
EMGIP (Émigré Memorial German
Internship Program)
2 kinds
German Parliament (DAAD)
2 months, 1100 Euro stipend/month
German state legislature (Cultural
Vistas)
1-3 months starting in Fall, Spring or
Summer, 670-Euro stipend per month
Advanced undergraduates or
graduate students
Intermediate knowledge of German
Advanced knowledge of German
political system
Interest in future public-policy career
Goethe Institutes
Named for Germany’s greatest
author, Johann Wolfgang Goethe
Locations throughout Germany and
the USA (and online!)
Yearlong, semesterlong and summer
Prices:
750 (summer) -1500 Euros (Germany)
$300 - 550 (USA)
Goethe Institute Locations (Germany)
Goethe Institute Locations (USA)
Which ones are best for me?
Questions to think about:
What do I want to be doing in 5 years?
How will a stay in Germany enhance this?
How long do I want/need to stay?
Do I want to study/research, work, learn the language?
What did I most/least enjoy about my study abroad?
Do I need to learn German (or refresh my knowledge)?
What are graduates of these fellowships doing?
What are the next steps?
Research the scholarships you are interested in online
Make note of dates and deadlines
Update your resume to include all your:
educational experiences (teaching, research, awards/honors)
Inter/multicultural experiences (study abroad, local)
Focus on personal statement- why Germany?
Take a semester or more of German if necessary
Contact alumni of programs you want to apply for
Whom do I contact for more info?
Dr. Tamara Valentine, Director
Dr. Daniel Villanueva, Assistant Director
Office of Undergraduate Fellowships
Honors Program
Jot Travis Building, Room 11A
[email protected]; [email protected]
www.unr.edu/honors/fellowships
(775) 784-1455