The German Studies Endowed Scholarship

This Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures scholarship fund was created to support students majoring or minoring in German who wish to participate in study abroad or to complete an internship in a country whose language is German.

To be considered eligible for this award, applicant must be a full-time student seeking a BA in Foreign Languages and Literatures with a German concentration or minor. Applicants must have completed at least two German courses at ECU, have a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate active involvement in German program activities.

Award
Varies
Deadline
01/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please list the German Courses you have taken at ECU (list all courses and include the grade received for each).
  2. Please provide a Statement of Purpose (in English) that describes your interest in the German language and culture, as well as a strong commitment to the future application of this knowledge.
    • How has your involvement and/or study in the ECU German program influenced your intellectual development thus far?
    • How will you use the funds you receive from this award?
    • How will your German studies contribute to your professional goals?
    • Why did you choose to study German?
  3. Describe your involvement in German program activities, especially in events engaging the campus and wider community.
  4. Please select the term of your proposed trip.
  5. Describe how this study abroad experience fits into your personal, professional, and academic goals. (Minimum 200 words - Maximum 500 words).
  6. Upload a current resume. The upload file must be in one of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
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