DAAD University Summer Course Grant
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers successful applicants a grant of € 1.500 (approx. CAD $2.100) to complete a summer language course at a German university. The DAAD itself does not host or conduct these courses. Rather, you will be asked in your application to select up to three courses which you believe would best fit your learning needs. If your application is accepted, then the DAAD will enrol you in one of these programs and pay for the course fees and accommodation costs in your name. The remaining funds are disbursed to you upon your arrival at the host institution. For further information and detailed application instructions, please visit this website.
Who can apply?
- Students in undergraduate (e.g. bachelor’s) and master’s programmes in all disciplines are eligible to apply.
- Undergraduate students must have completed at least two years of university study by the time the scholarship period begins.
Value
The scholarship includes:
- coverage of the costs for the language course
- provision of accommodation by the course provider for the duration of the course (accommodation in a single room, e.g. student dormitory, shared apartment or private household)
- a one-time allowance of €450
- Payment of a country-specific travel allowance for selected countries (in 2026: €1,188).
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance benefits