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Delta Phi Alpha presents the  
National Award for Undergraduate Students of German 

In an effort to recognize undergraduate students of German, Delta Phi Alpha is launching a new pilot award program open to all Delta Phi Alpha members.  

The scholarship will be awarded to students who show how they use their German in their studies and their plans for using German post-graduation. This can be study abroad in a German-speaking country, graduate studies, career goals, apprenticeships, military service, volunteer and service years, or fellowships in the German-speaking world like Fulbright or CBYX. 

Eligibility 

Eligible students must: 

  • be a member of their university’s Delta Phi Alpha chapter 

  • currently be enrolled in an undergraduate institution or a recent graduate of no more than 6 months 

  • not previously have won an award or scholarship from Delta Phi Alpha 

Scholarship

The scholarship will be awarded to students in the form of a certificate and a cash award of $500. The number of cash prizes available each year, and the cash prize amounts awarded annually are dependent on current funding. 

How to Apply 

It’s easy! Students who qualify for the scholarship submit applications online.  Students will submit a brief essay in German (10-20 sentences) answering these questions: 

  • Tell us a little about yourself, where you live, and your school. 
  • Why are you learning German?
  • How are you using German and how do you plan to use German in the future?  

Note: Students cannot save and return to the application – when you start, it must be filled in completely. 

Apply today!

Applications are due March 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern. Award winners will be notified in April. 

Professor Recommendation 

The applicant’s German professor/instructor should submit a short recommendation here.

Delta Phi Alpha presents  
Chapter Support Grants to Promote German ($500)

This Delta Phi Alpha grant project seeks to provide support to increase visibility for German programs when sufficient support is not readily available. Considering the current challenges facing German programs (as well as all language programs) in the US, honor societies such as Delta Phi Alpha can help create high-profile programming on college and university campuses and showcase the benefits of learning German.

College and university German programs may apply for projects up to $500 that promote German on campus and within the community. Don't have a chapter? Check out the main DPA page to apply for one!

Eligibility 
  • University programs with an active Delta Phi Alpha chapter (i.e. chapters which have inducted new students within the last 12 months leading up to the event) are automatically eligible to apply.
  • Chapters that would like to use the grant to re-activate a chapter may also apply but should explain their plan to re-activate the chapter in their application.
  • Chapters may re-apply every third year, but priority will be given to chapters who have not received a grant.
Funding
  • AATG will provide up to $500 to accepted programs until funds are exhausted.
  • Funding is awarded annually according to AATG's fiscal year (January-December). If funded, AATG provides reimbursement for receipted expenses that are relevant to the project. Significant changes in topic and / or funding amounts require notification to the AATG office. 
  • All Fall 2025 projects must be completed, with a brief report and receipts submitted, by December 15, 2025.  
How to Apply 

It’s easy! Representatives of a DPA University Chapter will need to provide:

  • Contact information
  • A short narrative about the project
  • A budget narrative outlining how support funds will be used. 

Note: Applicants cannot save and return to the application – when you start, it must be filled in completely. 

Apply today!