DAAD North America

Study Scholarship and Study Scholarship for Artists, Musicians, Actors and Dancers

Funds one full year of independent research or work for a master’s degree in Germany. Open to all subjects and does not require German language.

Eligibility and Qualifications

US or Canadian citizens or permanent resident. Foreign nationals are eligible if they have been full-time students at an accredited US or Canadian University for at least two years at the time of application.

Must have a bachelor’s degree at the beginning of the grant. May be a graduating senior, current graduate or professional student or recent alumnus (within than six years.)

Application Procedures and Selection Criteria

Applications are submitted through Penn coordinator, Judith Tjiattas, SAS. Additional advising is available from Cheryl Shipman, CURF.

Application consists of:

Application form
Supplementary materials (for music applicants)
CV/resume
Study Proposal
2 letters of recommendation
Evidence of contact with German institution
German language form
Transcripts

Timeframe

Complete applications due to Penn coordinator November 1 for study scholarships and October 15 for arts applicants.

Contact

Cheryl Shipman
Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
220 S. 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: 215-746-6488
Fax: 215-573-4869

Judith Tjiattas
School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Division
3401 Walnut Street, Suite 322A

215-573-5818