Scholarships and Fellowships to Germany

Dr. Daniel VillanuevaOffice of

Undergraduate and Graduate Fellowships

Honors Program

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?

Overview of Presentation

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

Why Germany?

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

Do I need to speak fluent German?

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…

German loan words

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

What are the options?

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

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

WISP (Work Immersion Study Program)

http://culturalvistas.org

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

Robert Bosch Fellowshiphttp://culturalvistas.org/bosch

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

IPS (International Parliamentary Scholarship)

http://www.bundestag.de/ips

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

EMGIP (Émigré Memorial German Internship Program)

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 Institutes

Goethe Institute Locations (Germany)

Goethe Institute Locations (USA)

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?

Which ones are best for me?

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

What are the next steps?

Whom do I contact for more info?

Dr. Tamara Valentine, DirectorDr. Daniel Villanueva, Assistant DirectorOffice of Undergraduate FellowshipsHonors Program

Jot Travis Building, Room 11Adanielv@unr.edu; honors@unr.eduwww.unr.edu/honors/fellowships(775) 784-1455