Study Abroad Scholarships and Awards
Study Abroad Scholarships
Looking for financial support for your study abroad experience in German-speaking Europe? There are a variety of sources of free funding for German Studies majors and minors to help you get there! But where do you start? For a primer on all of the different study abroad opportunities for German STudies majors and minors as well as sources of funding, watch this video recording of a 2022 info session on study abroad opportunities and scholarships for German Studies!
Departmental Study Abroad Scholarships and Awards: Deadline October 15th!
Starting this fall (2023), study abroad scholarship applications for the spring and summer are due on October 15th. This way, we will be able to tell you before the summer internship in Germany application deadline of Dec. 2nd whether/how much money you would be receiving to support you if you are accepted and participate! These scholarships include the Eady Scholarships (for FSFA/financial aid eligible students) and the German Friendly Society, Deutscher Brüderliche Bund Scholarships as well as a large number of Study Abroad Awards for students.
German Studies majors and minors who are eligible for financial aid (FSFA eligible) should apply for the Eady, Deutscher Brüderliche Bund, and German Friendly Scholarships; those not eligible for financial aid should apply for the Deutcher Brüderliche Bund and German Friendly Scholarships. Applying for these scholarships will also make you eligible for further study abroad funding awards. Apply for these scholarships by locating them on the Academic Works Scholarship Application Portal here!
In addition, you should also apply for scholarships on the same portal from:
The Center for International Education
The School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
A further source of study abroad funding can come from your other major area of study, so be sure to check with your other major/minor and school to see what they have. For example, the School of Business has study abroad scholarships that they give out to business majors regardless of financial need. All you have to do is apply!
Finally, if you are eligible for financial aid, we also strongly recommend that you apply for the national Gilman Scholarships: See more information on application deadlines at this website! You an apply twice for Gilman Scholarhips in one year, the first deadline is the end of October, the second the end of March!
For more information on our named scholarships in German Studies, read on below!
The Elizabeth Anne Eady Memorial Travel Scholarship
The Elizabeth Anne Eady Memorial Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Liz Eady, Class of 1991, as a celebration of the life of an extraordinary young woman. While Liz died unexpectedly at a very young age, she had already accomplished much in life. Because she had benefited from traveling, studying, and living in Germany, the Elizabeth Ann Eady Memorial Scholarship is designed to help others study there also. Two scholarships each worth up to $3,000 may be awarded upon request of the Eady family. To be eligible to apply for the Eady Scholarship, a student must demonstrate financial need (FASFA elibility), be completing a German Language or German Studies major or minor and wish to study in Germany on an accredited program that has the approval of the College of Charleston faculty. Scholars must demonstrate a genuine joy of learning about the German language. Students may study in Germany during the academic year or summer. Proceeds from the scholarship may be used to pay for tuition or travel expenses. While a strong academic record is important, Eady Scholars must also be well rounded and committed to improving German-American intercultural relations. Financial need is a prerequisite; see the CofC Financial Aid page for information on how to determine eligibility. The Eady family will be notified of the recipient, who is expected to keep a journal of her/his experiences and prepare a report prior to their meeting with the Eadys at the end of their studies. The scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of two periods of study based on a scholar's success as determined by the College of Charleston.
The German Friendly Society Travel Scholarship
The German Friendly Society of Charleston was founded in 1766 in Charleston, SC, for the purpose of friendship and providing for the needs of families of German descent. The Society, located at 29 Chalmers Street, continues today as a benevolent historical organization. It has developed this scholarship to encourage the study and appreciation of the German language and culture. The scholarship is worth up to $1,500 and is available for study in Germany. The scholarship is open to all students, regardless of major, provided that they will be studying in Germany on a program sponsored by an accredited agency, or school, or will be on an approved College of Charleston independent study program. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least one year of German and who are from the Tri-County area. The recipient will submit a report about her/his travels to the German Friendly Society and the German Program.
The Deutscher Brüderliche Bund Scholarship
The Deutscher Brüderliche Bund was founded in 1856 for the purpose of friendship and for providing for the needs of families of German descent. The Bund continues today as a benevolent historical organization. It has developed this scholarship to encourage the study and appreciation of the German language and culture. The scholarship is worth up to $1,000. The scholarship is open to all students, regardless of major, provided they have taken one year of German. Students may also use the scholarship as a travel stipend to study in Germany on a program sponsored by an accredited agency or school, or on an approved College of Charleston independent study program. The recipient will submit a report about her/his travels to the Bund and the German department. The recipient will submit a report about her/his travels to the German Friendly Society and the German Program.