IUIN-Daniel Nutzel Memorial Scholarship (Liberal Arts)

Overview:

This scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. Daniel Nutzel, former German professor and Director of the Max Kade German-American Center at IU Indianapolis to honor his contributions to the German Program at IUI and the German-American community of Indiana. The scholarship supports undergraduate or graduate students with a proven interest in German American Studies and provides the recipient the opportunity to work in a professional internship over the course of one semester or over the summer. The professional internship will provide hands-on learning experiences in community institutions with a German-American tie.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • Be full or part-time junior or senior undergraduate students enrolled with a major or minor in German, or a graduate student with a proven interest in German-American studies
  • Have a record of academic excellence as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
  • Submit additional application materials
  • Preference will be given to student interns with German language skills currently involved in non-profit organizations with German-American connections or students who have demonstrated interest in the German-American non-profit sector.

Additional application materials include:

  • Student’s resume and transcript;
  • Personal statement of interest in the field of German or German-American Studies;
  • Two letters of recommendation (for German Majors or Minors: one letter must be from a German professor).

Awarding:*

This scholarship will be awarded and disbursed in the upcoming academic year.

Renewability:

This scholarship is not renewable.

Award
$1,500
Deadline
02/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Nutzel
    • Letter of recommendation 1 - (for German Majors or Minors: one letter must be from a German professor)
    • Letter of recommendation 2 - Must be from a mentor/supervisor who can speak to your internship or work with the German-American culture as defined in the help text.
    • Personal statement of interest in the field of German or German-American Studies.
  2. Provide your most recent IU unofficial transcript
  3. Please upload a current resume.