Scholarships HAUS Summer School Scholarship
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HAUS Summer School Scholarship recipients receive funding for the International Summer School of German Language and Culture at Heidelberg University. This scholarship is supported entirely by donations from the HAUS alumni community and demonstrates their continued commitment to Heidelberg University and to providing opportunity for U.S. students. Please consider making a gift to the HAUS Scholarship Fund today.
ABOUT THE HAUS SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
HAUS is delighted to support scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for the month-long International Summer School of German Language and Culture at Heidelberg University. This course allows you to improve your language skills at Germany’s oldest university with students from all over the world. There are a variety of course levels from which to choose, and they all fit into an annual theme. This year's theme is “Zeitenwende”: Politics and Society in Transformation and the summer school will take place from July 31 to August 27, 2025.
We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background who can also fulfill the role of ambassador for HAUS upon their return from their study abroad experience. HAUS Scholarship Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- 18 years or older and enrolled at a U.S. university
- United States residency
Note: Students currently enrolled at Heidelberg University are not eligible for the HAUS Summer School Scholarship.
The application for the 2025 course is now open. Please submit the complete application by March 31, 2025.
To learn more about the scholarship and how to apply, please visit the link below.
Expectations for HAUS Summer School Scholarship Recipients
- Successfully complete the summer school.
- Register with Heidelberg Alumni International (HAI) upon arrival and cooperate with HAI while in Heidelberg.
- Provide a short report on your time in the International Summer School of German Language and Culture at Heidelberg University, including some good-quality photos of yourself participating in the online course and cultural activities.
- Serve as an ambassador for HAUS and Heidelberg University after completing studies in Heidelberg.
Testimonials
I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to study German in the Internationale Ferienkurs at Universität Heidelberg. Learning German in Germany related what I learned in our daily classes to the world around me. I met so many amazing people from all over the world, all connected by a passion for learning German. I will always be grateful to HAUS for allowing me to have this amazing study abroad experience.
Madeleine Watts, HAUS Summer School Scholarships Recipient 2019
The Heidelberg International Ferienkurs was a fantastic experience for me. Not only did I radically improve my German by living in the language, I also got to meet amazing people from all over the world – including the other HAUS scholars in the Sprachkurs, who have become dear friends. My time in Heidelberg was unforgettable, marked by beautiful views, shared meals at the Mensa and Heidelberg’s many restaurants, and conversations on the 31 bus. I am so thankful that the HAUS Summer School Scholarship allowed me to experience this wonderful month!
Shira Abramovich, HAUS Summer School Scholarships Recipient 2019