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Drs. Dean T. and Elisabeth Collins Germany Study Abroad Scholarship (Scholarship Program) Featured: Print  Save  Share
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 11/14/2025
** 		Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Academic Year 2026-2027 03/01/2026 03/15/2026 TBA TBA
Fall 2026 03/01/2026 03/15/2026 TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program after a decision has been reached and will be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Indicates that deadline has passed
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: Minimum 2.5 GPA Open to Non-KU students: No
Program Description:

The Drs. Dean T. and Elisabeth Collins Scholarship is designed to provide funding to deserving, degree-seeking students to study in Germany. It was the Collinses’ wish to provide dedicated students with the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of Germany, its people, and its culture while studying for a semester or year at a German institution of higher education. 

Scholarship awards are up to $10,000 for a semester and up to $20,000 for the year.
 
The deadline to apply is March 1 for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring programs.

Eligibility

  • Degree-seeking KU student
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Started application through KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement for eligible, credit-bearing study abroad program
Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to submit the following documents:
 
  • A scholarship essay in which the applicant explains why they have chosen to study in Germany. Applicants should discuss how their selected program will help them fulfill their academic, career, and personal goals. They should also discuss any extenuating circumstances that they would like the scholarship committee to consider, including financial hardship or other challenges.
  • Unofficial transcript or advising report

Follow-Up Requirement
Scholarship recipients are expected to write a thank you letter.