Seven German Language Students from AMU become eligible for DAAD Scholarship
Aligarh : Seven students from the German Studies Section of the Department of Foreign Languages, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have been selected for DAAD Scholarship, enabling them to participate in summer courses offered in Germany for international students and graduates in 2025.
One MA first year student Mr. Ragib and six BA third year students Zainul Abedin, Azhar Zia, Abdul Wasey, Hareem Baig, Basil Igbal and M. Kamran have successfully cleared the B1 and above level of onSET Test for German language proficiency conducted at the Department on 29th October 2024.
As part of the scholarship selection process, the German section of the Department collaborated with the DAAD office in Delhi to organize a qualifying test at AMU.
DAAD representative Dr. Jan Helge Weidemann, DAAD Lecturer at the University of Delhi from Germany oversaw the examination at the Prof. M.N. Faruqui Computer Centre, AMU.
The test was followed by a resource talk delivered by Dr. Jan on the topic “Study in Germany: Ways and Opportunities”. He discussed various pathways available for international students to pursue higher education in Germany. He highlighted essential aspects such as scholarships, application processes, and the benefits of studying in a globally recognized academic environment.
The selected students are scheduled to depart for Germany to commence their summer courses in July 2025. Valued at 2,559 Euros, the scholarship covers their airfare, accommodation, tour to historical locations in Germany and tuition fees for the month-long Summer course.
Notably, last year also, two students of the German Studies Section got the scholarship.
Professor Muhammad Azhar, Chairman of the Department and Dean, Faculty of International Studies, congratulated the students stating that this achievement underscores the calibre of education imparted by our faculty members. With the growing demand for foreign languages, this scholarship will serve as a significant milestone in promoting foreign language studies in our region.
Mr. Syed Salman Abbas, Assistant Professor of the German section, commended the students, remarking, “This marks the second time in our department’s history that students have been honoured with such a prestigious scholarship as part of their ongoing coursework. We extend our gratitude to the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for their special attention to our students.”
Dr. Subair PM, Assistant Professor of the German section proposed a vote of thanks.