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Scholarships & Awards

2022 Scholarships

2022 RISE Summer Interns

Emily Bengston (Columbia University)

Erfurt - Fachhochschule Erfurt

Project:

Sediments & soils as Recorders of Past Climates & Environmental Change in the Thuringian Forest

" I am so grateful for my DAAD internship because it provided me with an opportunity to experience Germany more fully than I would have been able to as a tourist, and I feel much more aware of how Germany uses education and social awareness to promote a positive future. Not only did I gain important scientific work experience, but I also gained so much cultural appreciation and confidence as a person. "

Scholarships: RISE | University Summer Course

Every year,  the DAAD Alumni Association USA contributes funding through its Hubertus Scheibe Memorial Fund for academic summer scholarships enabling outstanding  US undergraduate students to participate in summer study programs at German universities.

  • RISE Germany

  • University Summer Course Grant (Languages or the Arts)

Our RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) grantees are assisting in doctoral research of sustainable technology and science solutions.

Grantees in the Arts participate in the lively field of visual or performing arts. The language grant serves a deepening of German and German culture – very often for later further studies.

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Our students return enthusiastically from a cross-cultural and academic experience in Germany, starting lasting relationships in their field. One generation of alumni fosters opportunities for the next.

2014 DAAD AA RISE Scholars Heidelberg w M.S.Feist

2014 RISE Scholars Heidelberg  with speaker Mechthild Schmidt Feist

The DAAD Scholarships are made possible with your support.

Please consider a donation. We hope to help at least 10 students each year. Their stories will be featured in our LinkedIn network and in our newsletter. 

Excellence Awards in International Exchange

Excellence Award in International Exchange

The DAAD Alumni Association USA Award for Excellence in International Exchange is one of the significant contributions of our organization. Our members can nominate a highly deserving candidate. A jury votes for one senior and one early career mentorship award:

  • “The DAAD Alumni Association USA Award for Excellence in International Exchange” (senior career level award)

  • "The DAAD Alumni Association USA Award for Excellence in International Exchange” (mid- career mentorship award)

     

The DAAD Alumni Association USA accepts nominations for these prizes at nominations@DAAD-Alumni-USA.org  Check our social media for upcoming fall deadlines – or submit early.

DAAD AA Excellence Awardee 2022 Michael Shaughnessy with Award Chair Rosmarie Morewedge. (Photo: R.Morewedge)

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