Ferienkurs Scholarship Application 2021

Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) is pleased to announce two scholarships for the
month-long International Summer School of German Language and Culture at Heidelberg
University taking place in August 2021. This course allows you to improve your language
skills at Germany’s oldest university with students from all over the world.

Please note that the International Summer School will take place virtually in 2021.

The two stipends will cover the course fees (EUR 670) for the International Summer School.
They are available to qualified students enrolled at universities in the United States. We
are seeking candidates with strong academic backgrounds who can also fulfill the role of
ambassador for HAUS upon their return from Heidelberg.

Heidelberg University is consistently ranked as one of the best universities in Germany
(rated #1 in 2019 by the Academic Ranking of World Universities) and one of the top-rated
institutions of higher education and research in the world. Heidelberg University offers a wide range of study programs, and a strong international orientation; about one-fifth of the university’s over 30,000 students are foreign nationals.

Details
Date: 4 weeks in August
Admission requirements: 18 years or older and enrolled at a U.S. university
Course levels: Elementary (including beginner), Intermediate, Advanced
Courses: 20 hours per week in the morning, additional seminars/lectures in the afternoon
Additional activities: Workshops and other cultural activities will take place virtually in 2021 and will accomodate various time zones.

Note: Students currently enrolled at Heidelberg University or who are already receiving a scholarship from a different source are not eligible for the HAUS Scholarship.

Read more about the International Summer School of German Language and Culture at Heidelberg University here.

HAUS Expectations for Scholarship Recipients:

Successfully complete the summer school.
Cooperate with Heidelberg Alumni International (HAI) while in Heidelberg.
Provide a short report your time in the International Summer School of German Language and Culture at Heidelberg University, including some good-quality photos of yourself participating in the online course and cultural activities.
Serve as an ambassador for HAUS and Heidelberg University upon completion of the course.

Instructions

Please complete the form below and upload your essay below. The 300-word essay should explain why you want to learn or improve your German, and how you intend to use it in your professional career.

Please note that you will not be able to save and return to the application. Please gather all necessary materials and documents before starting the application.

Please submit the complete application by May 15, 2021.

Short-listed candidates may be invited to participate in an oral interview.

Personal Data

Name *

First name Middle Name Last name

Citizenship *

Date of birth *

Date

Permanent Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Current Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Email *

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Current Studies

U.S. College or University

Current Level of Study

Bachelor's Master's

Current Major/Field of Study

Undergraduate Major (if Master's)

German language proficiency

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Fluent

If not a beginner, when was your last German course or class?

If not a beginner, what was the level of your last German course or class?

Cumulative GPA (if applicable)

Total Credits Earned

Essay

How did you learn about this scholarship?

Electronic Signature

I hereby attest that the information contained within this form, as well as the addtional materials attached here, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I consent to the contents of the full application, including those submitted in addition to this form, being shared with the scholarship selection committee for the purposes of the selection process.

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The HAUS Scholarship is a program of Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) strengthening transatlantic relations by supporting U.S. students at Universität Heidelberg. For more information on HAUS see http://www.alumni.uni-heidelberg.de/haus/

Contact: Heidelberg University Association, 212-758-3324, info@HeidelbergUniversity.org

HAUS Summer School Scholarship Application