The DAAD Award aims to recognize and promote outstanding academic performance and exceptional social engagement by international students at our university.
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Summary
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Benefits
- A prize of 1,000 €
- A certificate of the award issued by DAAD and the University of Göttingen
- Recognition of achievements through a laudation and award presentation by the Vice President for Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and International Affairs, Prof. Dr. Inge Hanewinkel, in a festive setting.
Requirements
The award is given to students who:
- have demonstrated remarkable societal or intercultural engagement, preferably in Göttingen and at our university.
- have excelled in their studies.
- have shown a strong commitment to the university and the community.
- are enrolled in a regular degree program at the University of Göttingen (not as a guest or exchange student).
- are in an advanced stage of their studies, at least in their 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies, or at least in the 2nd semester of a master's program, and are still enrolled by the end of December 2025. The award may also be given to recent graduates and prospective doctoral candidates.
Holding a DAAD or other scholarship does not exclude a nomination. However, guest and exchange students, as well as graduates who have already left Germany, are not eligible.
Application Documents
- Application form
- Motivation letter
- Transcripts of records
- Recommendation letter, and
- Proof of engagement
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
August 15, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
University of Göttingen on www.uni-goettingen.de to apply
Please submit your complete application (application form, motivation letter, transcripts of records, recommendation letter, and proof of engagement) by August 15, 2025 to [email protected]. A recommendation letter from a university member is required for your application.
For more information, kindly visit University of Göttingen scholarship webpage.
