Study and Internship Programme in Germany (SIP)
The Study and Internship Programme (SIP) is a one-year scholarship programme designed specifically for students from the USA and Canada.
Sponsor and target group
SIP is run jointly by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the UAS7, an association of seven leading Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany to promote teaching and research. The funding provided enables SIP students to study for one full semester at a UAS7 university and then have six months of supervised work experience at a company or research institute in Germany.
Each UAS7 University is offering at least four scholarships a year for applicants from partner universities in Canada or the USA. The requirements for applications to the SIP programme include academic achievement, study proposal, and motivation. Although German language skills are not mandatory, they are certainly an advantage. The decision on applications is taken by a selection committee (UAS7 and DAAD), whereby the DAAD and UAS7 are agreed that scholarship applicants from partner universities will be given priority for the 35 UAS7 scholarships.
The online application form is available from the DAAD, which is the main SIP organiser. You can contact the Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL) for more details by emailing isperber@fhw-berlin.de.
Scholarship
The financial support provided during the six months of university study comprises:
- € 675 per month for living expenses, including a monthly contribution to cover health and accident liability insurance
- € 850 as a one-off contribution to travel expenses
Internship
We help students find an internship at our University's partner businesses or at other companies. During the supervised work experience phases, the companies pay a monthly grant towards living expenses.
Application
- Application deadline: February 15th
- Supporting documents:
- Cover letter
- Statement of motivation (incl. study plan)
- Resume
- Transcript of records
- Two letters of recommendation
Applicants will be notified about the status of their application by 31 March.
Who may apply
Applicants to the SIP programme have to be nationals of the United States or Canada currently enrolled on a full-time undergraduate degree programme at an accredited US or Canadian college. Moreover, they should have already completed the equivalent of two years of studies in a subject comparable to those on the programmes offered by the UAS7 universities.
The UAS7 universities offer programmes in the following fields:
- Engineering, Science, Life Sciences
- Business, Management and Economics
- Architecture, Art and Design
- Social Work
Prior basic German language skills are strongly recommended and will be considered an asset in the selection process.
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