SCHOLARSHIPS
IGHS Scholarships for High School Students - 2025
The Indiana German Heritage Society (IGHS) provides scholarships for Indiana high school students participating in an approved educational program in Germany or other German-speaking countries. Applications are accepted from students participating in programs such as I.U. Honors Program in Graz, study abroad programs offered by AATG or YFU, or the German American Partnership Program (GAPP).
Scholarship Levels
a) Up to $1,000 for a program lasting 5 weeks or longer, i.e. I.U. Honors
b) Up to $500 for a short-term program, i.e. GAPP program
Eligibility Criteria and Application Materials
Students must be participating in an official program. Applicants must submit the following:
Selection Criteria
Outcome: Sponsored students agree to make a presentation to IGHS at a “Stammtisch” or similar event in Indianapolis, if possible, or write an article for the IGHS Newsletter.
Deadline: February 21, 2025
Submission
Please submit your application as one single PDF file (except for letter of recommendation which should be e-mailed under separate cover) to: [email protected]. Please put “IGHS Scholarship Application” in the subject line and address your application to:
Mr. Brian Griesemer
President - IGHS
401 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
For additional information contact: Dr. Claudia Grossmann, [email protected]
The Indiana German Heritage Society (IGHS) provides scholarships for Indiana high school students participating in an approved educational program in Germany or other German-speaking countries. Applications are accepted from students participating in programs such as I.U. Honors Program in Graz, study abroad programs offered by AATG or YFU, or the German American Partnership Program (GAPP).
Scholarship Levels
a) Up to $1,000 for a program lasting 5 weeks or longer, i.e. I.U. Honors
b) Up to $500 for a short-term program, i.e. GAPP program
Eligibility Criteria and Application Materials
Students must be participating in an official program. Applicants must submit the following:
- Contact information: mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address
- Program description: name, length, location, budget, etc.
- Statement of purpose (in English, one page)
- Biography (in English, one page)
- High school transcript (if possible, mail as part of the PDF – see below)
- Letter of recommendation from German teacher (to be e-mailed under separate cover)
Selection Criteria
- Overall academic preparation
- Seriousness of purpose
- Achievements in German courses
- Involvement in extracurricular activities, especially German Club
- If applicable: plans for continued language studies following the program
Outcome: Sponsored students agree to make a presentation to IGHS at a “Stammtisch” or similar event in Indianapolis, if possible, or write an article for the IGHS Newsletter.
Deadline: February 21, 2025
Submission
Please submit your application as one single PDF file (except for letter of recommendation which should be e-mailed under separate cover) to: [email protected]. Please put “IGHS Scholarship Application” in the subject line and address your application to:
Mr. Brian Griesemer
President - IGHS
401 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
For additional information contact: Dr. Claudia Grossmann, [email protected]