German Honor Society
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German Honor Society

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.
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

Application

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You can also express your interest before you meet the requirements and we will remind you when the time is right!

If you meet the criteria and would like to apply, please send the following info by the fourth week of the semester to

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  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. A resumé
  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, an honor cord for graduation and a Delta Phi Alpha pin, and a lifetime membership. The induction ceremony will be held during the relevant week on the Kennesaw Campus. For more information, please see Delta Phi Alpha’s website or contact

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