Harvard Club Rhein-Main Scholarship

The 17th German American Conference: Harvard Club Rhein-Main Scholarship

Please follow the submission instructions and complete the form below to submit your scholarship application. 

Award

Two successful applicants will be awarded travel scholarships of 750€, free admission to the conference, and discounted admission to the reception.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  1. Enrolled at a German University
  2. Between 18 – 30 years old
  3. Eligible for US VISA/ESTA and travel health insurance

Submission Guidelines

CV: Please submit a 1-page version of your CV  in PDF format.

Video: Please submit a short, max. 2.5 min long video in which you introduce yourself and cover the following questions:

  1. Which unique perspective would you bring to the GAC?
  2. How has the relationship between Germany and the US impacted you personally?
  3. Imagine you had 30 seconds to raise any topic of importance to you to any member of the US Federal Government. Who would you choose and what would you discuss?
  4. How do you envision the transatlantic relation to look like in 2035?

You may address the required questions in any sequence and style you prefer. Editing choices, presentation format, and creative approach are entirely up to you.

Please make sure that the video file size does not exceed 100 MB.

Data protection and privacy: Your application materials will not be made public and only visible to the selection committee.

Timeline

Thank you to everyone who applied! The application period for this scholarship is now closed. Award decisions will be announced in early October.

Decisions will be announced in late September/early October

Submission Terms

By submitting your entry, you confirm that your application is your original work, complies with the competition criteria, and that any auxiliary aids used are properly disclosed. 

By applying, you agree that the travel scholarship will be voided if the conference is canceled or held remotely. This also applies if government travel restrictions are imposed between the US and any affected countries. You agree that your personal data is stored until November 30th, 2025. 

Contact: If you have any questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact us at scholarships@germanamericanconference.org.