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German Honor Society

Kennesaw German Studies students can apply to the KSU chapter of the Delta Phi Alpha National German Honor Society. Learn more about the details of this process and the benefits of induction.
KSU German Studies students at The Halle Foundation in Buckhead, GA.

Benefits

Delta Phi Alpha offers several scholarships to recognize and support high-achieving Delta Phi Alpha undergraduate students and after your induction you will be eligible to apply. Delta Phi Alpha’s scholarship application deadlines are each year on March 15th and November 15th. Additionally, the KSU German Studies program will consider Upsilon Alpha membership as part of numerous distinguishing criteria when determining eligibility for competitive program selection in both domestic and international grant-funded opportunities.

Eligibility

You are invited to apply for membership in Kennesaw State University’s Upsilon Alpha chapter of the National German Honor Society Delta Phi Alpha if you have met the following criteria:
  • Sophomore Status
  • Modern Language and Culture/German Studies major or minor
  • Currently enrolled in an upper-level German Studies course
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Completed a minimum of 30 hours of German Studies related community engagement
  • Continued interest in the study of German language, literature, and culture
  • Commitment to KSU’s German Studies program as participant in curricular and extra-curricular opportunities
  • Ability to attend the induction ceremony in person

Call for Applications

You are invited to apply for membership in Kennesaw State University’s Ypsilon Alpha chapter of the National German Honor Society Delta Phi Alpha if you meet the criteria outlined in the eligibility section above.
💡Please send the following to Sabine Smith at [email protected]. Deadline for application is Sunday October 1, 2023.
  1. 1.
    a reflection on your experiences with and commitment to the study of German language and culture in and outside of class (one page maximum)
  2. 2.
    a resumé
  3. 3.
    documentation of your community engagement hours (not necessary if you participated in a German Studies study-/work-abroad experience)
Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, your financial obligations are $35 for chapter fees and a lifetime membership.
The Honors Induction Ceremony will be held in person on Thursday October 19th at 2 PM. (Location to be determined)
For questions and more information visit Delta Phi Alpha’s website http://deltaphialpha.org/ or contact the KSU chapter advisors: Sabine Smith at [email protected] & Dylan Goldblatt [email protected].