Welcome to the Goethe-Institut New Zealand's Scholarship Programs for 2024!
All applications for 2024 are closed. We will update the website around September for scholarships in 2025.
Take this opportunity to embrace the German language, explore its cultural richness, and build lasting connections on your journey with the Goethe-Institut New Zealand!
To be eligible for all our scholarship programs, you must currently study German, have a plan to continue your German studies through year 13, be in year 11 in 2023, and progress to year 12 in 2024, while also ensuring you do not turn 18 years old before August 2024.
German Immersion Days in Wellington - May 10-12, 2024
- Level: Suitable for students at any level of German (beginners to advanced).
- Eligibility: Students with or without German family connections are welcome + eligibility criteria for all programs above
- Duration: 3 days
- Location: Wellington
- Available Spots: Up to 12 students
- Includes: Airfares to Wellington, hostel accommodation, all meals, activities, and endless fun!
- Description: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the German language and culture in the heart of Wellington. No matter your level, this program is designed to ignite your passion for German and broaden your horizons.
SUSPENDED: PAD International Award Program
- Level: Open to students at level B1 and above
- Eligibility: Eligible Students must not have German as a heritage language + eligibility criteria for all programs above
- Location: Germany
- Includes: Airfares to Germany, accommodation throughout the program living with a German family, attending a German school for two weeks, and exploring Germany's diverse regions and sights.
- Description: This program is organised by the PAD (Pedagogical Exchange Service). Dive into the heart of Germany with our PAD International Award Programme. Experience daily life with a German family, attend school like a local, and then embark on an adventure through historic cities and breathtaking landscapes.
International German Olympics (IDO) - July 15-22, 2024 (Göttingen):
- Level: Aimed at students with a level of A2 proficiency.
- Eligibility: Eligible Students must not have German as a heritage language, students must not have lived in Germany for more than six consecutive months after the age of three + eligibility criteria for all programs above
- Duration: 8 days
- Location: Göttingen, Germany
- Includes: Flights, accommodation, the costs of all meals and pocket money
- Description: Represent New Zealand in the International German Olympics 2024 in Göttingen. Compete against students of German from around the world. Show off your language skills and cultural knowledge on this global stage.
PASCH-Jugendkurs
- Level: Suitable for students at any level of German (beginners to advanced).
- Eligibility: Eligible students must be enrolled at one of our PASCH-schools in New Zealand (Lynfield College, Pakuranga College, Heretaunga College, Burnside High School, Ashburton College, John McGlashan College, Columba College) + eligibility criteria for all programs above
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Location: Germany
- Available Spots: 1 student each from our 7 PASCH-schools in New Zealand
- Includes: Flights, accommodation, travel insurance, the cost of all meals and 25 euros pocket money per week.
- Description: Spend an unforgettable summer in Germany with fellow PASCH-school students from across the globe. Enjoy daily German lessons, explore the country's cultural treasures, and make friends for a lifetime. This program typically runs between May and July.
“The time I spent in Bremen will stick with me forever! Not only did I make amazing lifelong friends from around the world, I also learned the most German I ever have there through immersion and fun, engaging lessons. Being there also helped me to become a more confident person - not only in using German but also in everyday life! Ich kann diesen Kurs nicht genug empfehlen!!”
Skye, Burnside High School Christchurch
Calling All Teachers: We encourage you to promote these incredible scholarship opportunities within your schools, offering your students a chance to embark on exciting educational journeys. These scholarships are designed to enrich their knowledge of the German language, culture, and society, fostering personal growth and international connections.
