Goethe Institute Scholarship

Opportunity to visit and study in Germany for students

Each year, the town of Schwäbisch Hall, Germany offers a summer scholarship to study German with the Goethe Institute, popular with students from around the world, this years study is from 29th July to 22 August 2013. The town, twinned with Loughborough, meets the cost of course fees, board and lodgings. The students have the opportunity to improve their German language in Speaking and Writing and also take the opportunity to see Germany.The student only has to meet cost of travel to/from Schwäbisch Hall.

Unicorns Schwäbisch Hall Schwäbisch Hall is a small town but has a lot to offer young people. The town's American football team is very successful and popular - lots of people go and watch their games at the weekends. Moreover, the town offer visitors a number of museums, an open air pool, two cinemas, great theatre plays and loads of other opportunities for young people. Schwäbisch Hall is lively and has a large student population. There are many schools, the Goethe Institute and a college.

The open-air theatre Schwäbisch Hall

Applicants should:

a. be aged between 18 and 26 years;

b. have studied/be studying German and have a basic understanding of the language;

c. have been/be a resident of Loughborough, the Borough of Charnwood, or have attended/currently attending an educational establishment in the Borough; and

d. be able to gain from the experience; socially, vocationally and academically

Applications should include precise details of how the applicant considers they meet the criteria and include the names and addresses of two referees (one being a current tutor/teacher if applicable).

Museum[1]