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DAAD summer school scholarship - 2025 Summer

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This page explains the steps in applying for the DAAD summer school scholarship. The next call is for summer 2025.

About the programme

The programme funds attendance of language and area studies courses as well as special language / terminology courses that are offered by state or state-recognised German universities and by affiliated language schools.
You can find out about course providers and programmes on the DAAD website under: www.daad.de/hsk-kursliste
The courses are taught exclusively in German. The minimum German proficiency required is A2. B1 proficiency would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria

  • Current students of German in Level 200 or above
  • Students of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in other subject areas with language proficiency in German of at least level A2 (e.g. Goethe certificate)

To apply

A German language proficiency certificate is mandatory for this scholarship. All interested applicants are invited to take a free-of-charge language proficiency Test (OnSET Deutsch). The test will take place in Accra on 4th of November, 2024.

Step 1 (Online application):

Complete the online application for the scholarship. Visit this link for details. Deadline for this step is Friday the 1st of December 2024.

Step 2 (Language Proficiency Test):
Register for the test by first creating an account here: OnSET
Request for a TAN number via this LINK or via email request (intern@daad-ghana.org). N.B. Submit your name and email address to request for the TAN. Register by selecting Ghana (as country), Accra (as city) and DAAD Information Centre Accra as your test centre. Use your unique TAN to complete your registration for the test. Select your preferred time. Deadline for entries is Friday 1st November, 2024. Test date: Monday 4th November 2024.

Step 3 (interview):
As part of the pre-selection process, you will be invited to a short in-person interview on 4th November 2024 (It may also be possible to request for a virtual interview). Register by completing this form. Prepare for this interview with the following questions:

  1. Stellen Sie sich vor (Name, Alte, Herkunftstadt/Herkunftsland)
  2. Was studieren Sie? (An welche Universität studieren Sie? Welche Niveau – Bachelor/Master? In welchem Semester sind Sie?)
  3. Warum möchten Sie in Deutschland studieren? (Was ist Ihre Lieblingsstadt in Deutschland?  Was ist Ihr Berufswünsche? Nennen Sie 3 verschiedene Punkte.)

Bereiten Sie einen Monolog mit einer Dauer von 60-120 Sekunden vor.

English version:

  1. Introduce yourself (Name, Age, City/Country of origin)
  2. What are you studying? (At which university do you study? At what level – Bachelor/Master? In which semester are you now?)
  3. Why would you like to study in Germany? (What is your favourite city in Germany?  What profession are you aiming for? Please list three separate reasons.)

Prepare a monologue with a length of 60-120 seconds.

 

German was introduced to us at undergraduate level. I therefore seized the opportunity to learn it as I foresaw great opportunities in studying German. My high moments for the summer course was the trips we took around Berlin to explore the city and experience culture. I also love the transport system in Germany. It is well organized and fast. Favorite German word: Auf Wiedersehen

Caroline Asare, University of Ghana

Some high moments of my trip were excursion to Berlin, Kiel and Lübeck. I visited the “Berliner Dom”, “Brandenburger Tor” and the “Hamburger Haden”. I toured these amazing cities and it was really fun. Other high moments were the “Internationaler Abend” organized by the language institute and visits to the Hamburg Planetarium and various Art museums in Hamburg. Big thanks to the DAAD for this wonderful experience. Favorite German word: Ein Eichhörnchen

Ampofo Daniel Kwaku, University of Education, Winneba

One of the biggest cultural differences I noticed during my trip was the punctuality and efficiency in Germany. Everything seemed to run on time, from public transportation to events, which was a bit of a surprise coming from a different cultural background where schedules can be more flexible. I also noticed the strong emphasis on recycling and environmental consciousness, which is more ingrained in daily life than I am used to. These experiences made me reflect on how different cultures approach time management and sustainability. Favorite German word: LuftKuss

Israel Edem Lotsu, Ghana Institute of Languages

We toured Wittenberg, Halle, Leipzig, and finally Berlin visiting many interesting historical places worth noting. We visited the Stadt Kirche where Martin Luther the famous church reformist nailed his 95 thesis, we visited Lutherhaus, Tierpark with many interesting animals, the Wittenberg Museum etc in Wittenberg. In Leipzig, we visited the biggest historical Museum with so much history of the Germans, the St. Nicolaus Kirche where meetings were held to plan for demonstrations or protests against the regime etc. In Halle, we visited the headquarters of the university, the Halle Marktplatz, the Art Museum etc. In Berlin, we visited the Berliner Mauer, the Brandenburger Tor, the Holocaust victim site and the Reichstag building. In all places we learned about interesting and famous personalities in many fields of life. Favorite German word: Entschuldigen

Felix Kujere Awupuli, University of Education Winneba

For me, just as knowledge, language is power and learning German language is the first step towards the 4 language competences with the oral expression the ultimate and also learning German language in addition to English and French is another milestone that will well position me for educational, professional and more especially international mobility opportunities everywhere in the world. Favorite German word: verwenden

Gatoh Komlagan Elikplim Ayivon, University of Education, Winneba

I am Raphael Lamptey (Level 400 Biochemistry student, University of Cape Coast).
I had a great time here in Germany these past few weeks. I am a recipient of the DAAD summer school scholarship programme studying German language at the language school here at the University of Göttingen.  I am definitely planning to come back for my master’s programme at this same university.

From Goettingen, Germany.
August, 2019.

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