Delta Phi Alpha : Collegiate German Honorary Society

AATG is delighted to announce a new endowment to support the Universities and Students of Delta Phi Alpha : Collegiate German Honorary Society.

The endowment was established in June 2024 with an initial investment of $115,000. Effective immediately, donations will be accepted to this fund so that it may grow: https://www.aatg.org/products/4062

The fund will start dispersing scholarships in January 2025. The Delta Phi Alpha Endowed fund joins three other endowed funds of AATG that serve specific purposes. For a full list of scholarships and opportunities that donations have enabled, see the AATG Annual Funded Programs Page: https://www.aatg.org/annual-programs

Opportunity for US College Graduates: IPS Scholarship

Each year, the German Bundestag, in cooperation with three major Berlin universities, invites up to 120 young university graduates from 50 countries to experience the German democratic system of governance during a five-month program in Berlin. Under the patronage of the President of the German Bundestag, the International Parliamentary Scholarship runs from March 1 to July 31, including a three-month placement in the office of a German parliamentarian.

Application deadline: July 31

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The AATG Newsletter Aktuelles is a great resource for all things German language, learning, and teaching! Aside from organization updates, partner news, and scholarship opportunities, the newsletter also highlights events and activities organized by the National German Honor Societies and features a list of newly established chapters.

To have your chapter activities included, submit a picture (or more!) and a short description via this form: https://sprw.io/stt-uLgP9CMQH31goYS9mpdGM6

The AATG newsletter keeps members and friends of AATG up-to-date on the latest news about the association. Read AATG Aktuelles at www.aatg.org/newsletter now!

Congratulations!

AATG is pleased to announce the first 13 recipients of the inaugural Delta Phi Alpha National Award for Undergraduate Students of German and the Delta Epsilon Phi Post-Graduate Scholarships for High School Seniors!

Delta Phi Alpha National Award for Undergraduate Students of German Recipients:

Ian Alleman, BYU / BYU German
Sidney Berger, Montclair State University
Ath-Yah Brathwaite, Montclair State University
Sierra Jackson, Valparaiso University
Lucas McCarty, Georgia Tech
Ellie Nelson, /
Marie Parker, SUNY Oswego

Delta Epsilon Phi Post-Graduate Scholarships Recipients:

Wren Brunzell, Columbia River High School, Vancouver, WA
Laurel Burkholder, Empire High School, Tucson, AZ
Tzipora Kahrs, Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, VA
Maryam Zowell, Anderson High School, Austin Texas
Thomas Ogrodnik, Saint Joseph High School - Metuchen, NJ
Madison Prowda, Wellesley High School, Wellesley, MA

AATG is delighted to announce two new scholarship opportunities for members of the National Honor Society for High School Students of German and the National Academic Honor Society for College Students of German.

Graduating high school seniors who are currently a member of their school’s Delta Epsilon Phi chapter can now apply for AATG’s new Post-Graduate Scholarship. Learn more on our website and tell your students to apply here: https://www.aatg.org/delta-epsilon-phi-post-graduate-scholarships

Additionally, to recognize undergraduate students of German, Delta Phi Alpha is launching a new pilot award program open to all Delta Phi Alpha members. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit our website and encourage your students to apply:https://www.aatg.org/delta-phi-alpha-chapter-grants-and-scholarships

Inductions are now processed through store.aatg.org (names sent in a form!) Check out https://www.aatg.org/delta-phi-alpha/ for full details!

Delta Phi Alpha - American Association of Teachers of German National Honor Society for College Students of German

Dear DPA Chapter Advisors. Please check your email for an important message from the President on proposed changes. DIV! MS

More German student honors! Laura, Tatum, and Tawnee are the three newest inductees to the North Central College chapter of Delta Phi Alpha : Collegiate German Honorary Society, which recognizes exceptional student pursing degrees in German.
Congratulations and great work, Laura, Tatum, and Tawnee!

Delta Phi Alpha : Collegiate German Honorary Society updated their information in their About section.

Checking out an induction today! Congrats and welcome to Delta Phi Alpha!

Congratulations to the winners of DPA Study Abroad Scholarships for 2022!

Sara Hoppe, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
Kaitlyn Pierce and Morgan Hopkins, both from Knox College.
Holly Troesch and Hannah Luttringer, both from Washington & Jefferson College

More information about DPA scholarships and upcoming deadlines can be found below:
https://deltaphialpha.org/funding/scholarships/

Founded in 1926, The National German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to humanity's eternal search for peace and truth.

Student Scholarships & How to Apply! – Delta Phi Alpha Delta Phi Alpha is committed to providing access and inclusion for study abroad opportunities to all students as we also see the ability to travel to the German-Speaking world as a key component of program excellence.

Congratulations to Jordan Hansen from Brigham Young University- BYU . He was selected as the 2022 recipient of the 2022 Graduate Study in German Scholarship for $1000.

More information about DPA scholarships and upcoming deadlines can be found below:
https://deltaphialpha.org/funding/scholarships/

Founded in 1926, The National German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to humanity's eternal search for peace and truth.

Student Scholarships & How to Apply! – Delta Phi Alpha Delta Phi Alpha is committed to providing access and inclusion for study abroad opportunities to all students as we also see the ability to travel to the German-Speaking world as a key component of program excellence.

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 Delta Phi Alpha Student Art Contest!

1st
Sidney Heinrich
University of North Alabama

2nd
Kathryn Long
James Madison University

3rd
Savannah Spring
The University of Alabama

Founded in 1926, The National German Honor Society, Delta Phi Alpha, seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German and to provide an incentive for higher scholarship. The Society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to humanity's eternal search for peace and truth.

The Delta Phi Alpha Executive Board is excited to announce a visual essay contest open to all student members (undergraduate and graduate). Our goal is to promote the study of important topics in the German-speaking world and provide a venue for students to use their German language skills. This year’s Essay contest is in honor of the John Reynolds of Longwood University, a long-time supporter of Delta Phi Alpha and dedicated German Professor. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailyprogress/name/john-reynolds-obituary?id=9051204

1. DPA is soliciting the submission of an original visual product about why studying German is valuable. For example, a visual product could present the combination of German and another field of study like chemistry, engineering, or music. This can be a poster, comic, painting, digital artwork, etc. Please submit a high quality jpg or pdf of the work as a component of submission.
2: Description: Max 250 word description of art product and the process. What is your inspiration, what message are you sending?
Prizes:
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
Submission of the visual artwork allows DPA to display the art on the internet to promote German. Therefore, submissions may not use copyrighted artwork in the composition of the product.
All scholarship info for Spring 2022 is here: https://deltaphialpha.org/funding/scholarships/

Student Scholarships & How to Apply! – Delta Phi Alpha Delta Phi Alpha is committed to providing access and inclusion for study abroad opportunities to all students as we also see the ability to travel to the German-Speaking world as a key component of program excellence.

Here's a little history of DPA going back to 1929. The next scholarship round is coming up on March 15! https://deltaphialpha.org/about-us/

About – Delta Phi Alpha The Delta Phi Alpha National German Honorary Society began with the founding of the Alpha chapter at Wofford College in 1929, and now has constituent chapters at over three hundred colleges and universities throughout the United States.

The DPA Scholarship deadline is Nov 15. Encourage all students to apply if they are studying abroad in the German-speaking world starting January-June 2022! https://deltaphialpha.org/funding/scholarships/spring-summer-german-study-abroad-scholarship/

Spring / Summer German Study Abroad Scholarship (Nov 15 Application) – Delta Phi Alpha This study abroad scholarship supports Delta Phi Alpha Members who are planning to study abroad on an academic credit-bearing program in a German-speaking country with a start date in the first half of the calendar year. (January – June start date) While all DPA members are encouraged to apply, co...

Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society, congratulates Cassandra Winkelman of Colby College for winning the Future K-12 Teacher Award of $500 and a membership in American Association of Teachers of German. Winkelman, a dual major in German and French, is studying in the Professional Certification Program at Colby. Her recommenders enthused about her high level of German and her contributions to the German program on campus as a multiyear tutor. Committee members were impressed by her teaching experience and they noted her enthusiasm for bringing the German language and its cultures to young people. Congratulations, Cassandra, and good luck as you begin your career!

Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society, congratulates Braden Muscarello of Franklin & Marshall College. for winning the 2021 Graduate Study Award of $1000. This is one of the highest honors for undergraduate students of German in the US. Muscarello is currently a dual major in German and English with a minor in Italian. She will begin her graduate study at the University of Massachusetts this fall. Her recommenders noted her dedication and growth in the German language. They particularly appreciated her willingness to share her time and expertise with her student colleagues. Committee members lauded the considerable efforts that Braden has made to prepare herself for graduate school and an eventual teaching career. Good luck in graduate school, Braden!

DPA is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Essay Contests: Congrats to all involved and for the great work of your students!
Thema: Soziale Gerechtigkeit:
1st: Insa Mannstadt, Johns Hopkins Universität
2nd: Sarah Hoppe, College von Saint Benedict und Saint Johns Universität
3rd: Robert Blankemeyer Universität von Pittsburgh

Thema: Nachhaltigkeit:
1st: Seth Jacobs, Universität von Northern Alabama
2nd: Brandon Blevins, Universität von Northern Alabama
3rd: Connor Brown, Universität von Utah
https://deltaphialpha.org/funding/scholarships/

Student Scholarships & How to Apply! – Delta Phi Alpha Delta Phi Alpha is committed to providing access and inclusion for study abroad opportunities to all students as we also see the ability to travel to the German-Speaking world as a key component of program excellence.