HAUS Summer School Scholarship Application

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 2025. This course allows you to improve your language skills at Germany’s oldest university with students from all over the world.

The $1,000 stipend covers the course fees (EUR 820) plus some spending money.
It is 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 consistently ranks among the best universities in Germany and the world. For over 600 years, research has grounded scholarship, sparked international cooperation, and fueled innovation at Universität Heidelberg. Whether increasing women’s visibility through structural change, seeking to address society’s challenges across disciplinary boundaries, or supporting researchers in translating their findings into startups, Heidelberg University puts research into action. Heidelberg boasts a world-class education and offers students an affordable and high quality of life in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. The green hills of the Neckar Valley region boast a rich student life, including cultural events, sports, and year-round recreational activities, all within one hour of Frankfurt International Airport.

Details
Date: July 31 - August 27, 2025
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
Accommodations: Starting at EUR 400 per room for the duration of the course

Note: Students currently enrolled at Heidelberg University 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:

1. Successfully complete the summer school.
2. Register with Heidelberg Alumni International (HAI) while in Heidelberg.
3. Provide a short report on your time in the International Summer School of German Language and Culture at Heidelberg University, including good-quality photos of yourself on campus or in town.
4. Serve as an ambassador for HAUS and Heidelberg University upon completion of the course.
5. Adhere to all federal and local public health and safety regulations.

Instructions:

Please complete the form below and upload your essay below. The essay (300-500 words) 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 March 31, 2025. 

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

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• I hereby attest that the information contained within this form, as well as the additional 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.

The HAUS Scholarship is a program of Heidelberg Alumni U.S. (HAUS) strengthening transatlantic relations by supporting U.S. students at Heidelberg University. For more information on HAUS see our website. 

Contact: Heidelberg University Association at info@HeidelbergUniversity.org