The AFS-Scholarship for studying at Karlshochschule International University in

Karlsruhe, Germany

Basic Information In collaboration with Karlshochschule International University, AFS Germany is offering one full schol-arship at an international university in Germany for AFS alumni.

The scholarship covers the entire tuition fees for the three-year Bachelor’s degree program at Karlshochschule. Students awarded the scholarship will obtain (co-)financing to complete a 3-year bachelor’s degree program at Karlshochschule International University Karlsruhe – a state-accredited, non-profit private university. If required, the scholarship will also cover the tuition fees for the Interna-tional Foundation year. The International Foundation Year (Studienkolleg) is designed specifically for international students, who have a secondary school degree which qualifies them to study in their home country, but which is not recognized as a higher education entrance qualification in Germany.

All students referring to the AFS scholarship in their motivation letters and fulfilling the formal admis-sion requirements to study at Karlshochschule International University will be eligible for the scholar-ships. The application needs to be supported by a letter of recommendation by an AFS representative of the applicant’s home country, among other requirements. The application deadline for this year is February 28th 2020.

Details about the application process and all formal requirements are given below. More information about the different programs can be found on the website: https://www.karlshochschule.de/en/

About Karlshochschule International University Karlshochschule International University is located in the heart of Karlsruhe, Germany. It is a state-accredited, non-profit university. Since it was founded in 2005, the teaching philosophy of the universi-ty has been, above all, international, but also practice and market oriented, fostering strong partner-ships with the business community. On this basis it offers a master’s program and six bachelor’s pro-grams that are genuinely future-oriented and international:

• Instruction is predominantly in English for all programs from the 1st semester.The only excep-tion is management, with instruction in English from the 3rd semester onwards. • All students learn a second foreign language. The university offers foreign language courses in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian and Chinese.

• Students can study abroad at more than 100 partner universities across the world. The uni-versity welcomes a large number of international students for exchange programs.

Application procedure for the AFS-Scholarship Karlshochschule International University

This document is giving you an overview on everything you need to know for your application and on everything you need to hand in order to complete the application. The deadline for applying to the scholarship is February 28th, 2019. For complete information on application and admission, please visit https://karlshochschule.de/en/bachelor/admission/application-admission-process/

You can easily apply online: https://application.karlshochschule.de/en/

Once Karlshochschule has received your application documents, it will be examined internally and you will be invited to participate in a Skype colloquium (admission interview) if your application meets the requirements.

After the colloquium, the Admissions Committee will decide whether to offer you a place to study and whether you’ll receive the scholarship. Note that applicants who do not receive the scholarship may still be granted general admission as students at Karlshochschule! You will be informed about the results as soon as possible. If you are awarded a scholarship, you’ll have 7 days to accept it.

In case of questions, please contact Karlshochschule International University: admissions@karlshochschule.de +49 721 48095-329 www.karlshochschule.de/en

Your application documents consist of:

1. General letter of motivation The letter of motivation offers you the opportunity to explain why you have decided to apply for the program, why you think you will complete the program successfully and what you think your perfect role will be after graduation. The letter of motivation should be typed and cover one or two pages.

2. Letter of motivation for scholarship In your letter of motivation for the scholarship, you are asked to explain why you think you would be a good match as an AFS scholar. Please refer to your experiences when participating in AFS programs, your intercultural competence, your civil engagement, or anything else you think is worthwhile to men-tion.

2. Curriculum vitae in tabular form Your curriculum vitae should present a brief overview of your life to date.

3. Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) Anyone wanting to study at a university in Germany needs a so-called "Hochschulzugangsberecht-igung" (HZB), or higher education entrance qualification. This lets applicants show that their educa-tional background or professional qualification allows them to study in Germany, i.e. they have the necessary higher education entrance qualification to register for a course. An international higher edu-cation entrance qualification lets you study at a German university, provided that the international cer-tificate of education is recognized as higher education entrance qualification in Germany.

Here you can find out which educational certificates obtained outside of Germany make you eligible for admission to higher education in Germany

If you are from China, Vietnam or Mongolia, please submit a certificate from the Academic Evaluation Center (APS) of your home country with your application.

4. Language requirements Your English / German proficiency (depending on the language of instruction you choose) should cor-respond to a level of C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

5. Letter of recommendation You need a letter of recommendation issued by the AFS office in your home country. It needs to be on AFS letterhead with stamp / seal of the organization and has to provide name and title of the person signing it. Other letters of recommendation (e.g. by schools or universities) may be provided in addi-tion.

6. Additional certificates (e. g. internships, extra-curricular activities) Additional certificates documenting vocational training, internships, international experience, extra-curricular commitment at school or in charitable/non-profit associations support a successful applica-tion.

7. Proof of financing (for international applicants) In order to get a visa you must be able to prove that you can finance your living expenses while study-ing in Germany. At least the first year of your studies must be completely financed. The German authorities assume a certain minimum amount which you must have at your disposal each month. At the moment this lies at 853 Euros per month which comes to a total of 10,236 Euros for the first year of studies. However, it is possible that proof of a higher amount might be asked for. Proof of financing can be shown in different ways. It is imperative that you enquire at the German Em-bassy in your country in what form the proof should be shown!

I imagine a university where I can thrive and prosper.

AFS scholarship international

In cooperation with Karlshochschule

International University, AFS offers a scholar-

ship for a Bachelor‘s degree. The scholarship

covers the entire tuition fees for the three-

year Bachelor‘s degree at Karlshochschule.

Next to that, we provide free tuition for the

so-called Foundation Year for students with-

out a German university entrance qualiica-

tion. You are also welcome to apply for the

scholarship if you have been abroad with

another organisation. To apply for the

scholarship, please complete the online

application form at

application.karlshochschule.de/en

Next to the documents required for the gene-

ral application, add a reference by AFS and

an extra motivation letter for the scholarship,

describing your own intercultural experiences

and your intercultural commitment. Let us

know why you would be the ideal scholarship

student and what form your commitment to

the university would take.

Deadline for applications: February 28th.

Applicants with the requisite qualiications are

invited to a skype selection interview in May.

Today’s global citizens,tomorrow’s responsible leaders.

The scholarship

Hardi Mankodi

AFS alumna and

student of Karls

“ To me, studying at Karlshoch-

schule means being part of a

truly international place, where we identify our-

selves not by national, ethnic or religious origins,

but by the common values we share. We are

encouraged to develop critical perspectives and

to be responsible global citizens. In my program

International Business, I not only learn how to

be a successful business woman - I learn how

to connect business with important values like

sustainability and social responsibility.

My AFS experience has greatly contributed to

my choices and the unique chance I have had of

studying at Karlshochschule!”

Karlshochschule - home to Change Agents.

Why study at Karlshochschule?

Our students are young people who want to

make a difference: they want to understand

what makes management and society diffe-

rent, without having to stick to the phrases of

business people; they value the importance

of culture, sustainability and responsibility for

political and economic action; they are invol-

ved in NGOs or in creative industries.

What can our scholars study?

It is up to you: study International Relations

and prepare yourself for a life in international

organizations, study Citizenship and Civic

Engagement and make supporting grassroots

movements your profession, study Internatio-

nal Business and understand economy as so-

mething that is not marked by maximization of

proit, but by sustainability and commitment.

Or pick one of our other programs! Below you

ind a complete overview:

Bachelor’s degree programs

Management

In German in 1st and 2nd semester

In English from 3rd semester

Arts and Entertainment

Marketing

Event

Media Communication

2 out of 4 specializations

International Business

100 % in English

1 out of 3 specializations

Intercultural Management

Responsible Business

Marketing

Society

100 % in English

Degree programs

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Citizenship and Civic Engagement

International Relations

Globalization, Governance and Law (from 2020)

Further information on the study programs:

bachelor.karlshochschule.de

Let‘s make a differencewww.karlshochschule.de

AFS and Karlshochschule

The three letters “AFS” represent the long his-

tory of the American Field Service - an orga-

nization that originated during World War I

and operated as a voluntary medical service

during both World Wars. Within 70 years, AFS

has established itself as the world‘s largest

exchange program provider. The organiza-

tion‘s goal has remained consistent since its

founding in 1948: to give young people the

chance to get to know other cultures and thus

promote tolerance. AFS counts Karlshoch-

schule as a strong partner in this endeavour,

teaming up with the university to launch this

scholarship. More info at www.afs.de

What we expect from our scholars

The scholarship is not tied to maintaining a

speciic GPA throughout the career. More

than that, we want our students to show a

high level of commitment to the university

and be good ambassadors. Scholars show

their involvement by participating in student

initiatives or representing Karlshochschule at

education or marketing events.

What distinguishes us from others?

Foundation Year to get the University

Entrance Qualification

Bachelor in 6 semesters

English taught programs

International and multicultural atmosphere

Second foreign language

and semester abroad

Internship and Company Projects

Small groups and interactive teaching

Individual mentoring and

personal development

Focus on social responsibility

and sustainability

Officially recognized;

accredited by the FIBAA

Apply now for the AFS scholarship

at Karlshochschule

application.karlshochschule.de

The admissions team of the

Karlshochschule is available at

admissions@karlshochschule.de

or +49 721 48095-329