DAAD Young Ambassadors

The DAAD Young Ambassadors Programme is an one-year volunteer opportunity for undergraduate and Master’s students who promote study and research in Germany at their home universities and colleges. 

During the academic year, DAAD Young Ambassadors can work with their universities’ study abroad, international or careers’ office, volunteer at fairs, organise information sessions, fun events, and answer their fellow students’ questions. The DAAD provides Young Ambassadors with brochures, giveaways, and funding to organise events. 

Young Ambassadors are given the freedom to come up with events in any format they consider appropriate and engaging. How about: 

• A deutscher Filmabend with popcorn and pretzels
• Live-streaming Bundesliga games 
• A German-themed pub quiz 

The Himmel is the limit! So long as you discuss Study in Germany and give out DAAD information material, any of the above examples would be suitable for a Young Ambassador to organise. 

Young Ambassadors do not necessarily have to be alumni of DAAD funding programmes. You are eligible to apply if you: 

​​​…are an undergraduate student or Master’s student currently at a university in the UK or Ireland 

​​…have recently studied or done research at a German university, or been an intern in Germany 

OR

…will go to Germany as part of a summer school or Year Abroad

​​…are available to promote study in Germany on your campus during the academic year 

​​…can speak clearly and enthusiastically about your experiences in Germany in front of groups 

​​​…are willing to represent the DAAD at a study abroad fair and to organise at least three events per academic year.

• Young Ambassadors will be invited on a trip to London in late August to meet and network with your fellow ambassadors. You will learn about the German higher education system and about DAAD funding opportunities. In addition, the training focuses on refining public speaking and presentation skills and bonding with other Young Ambassadors.

• Young Ambassadors can apply for up to £80 per term to organise events and projects at the university

• Young Ambassadors are required to organise or take part in three events per academic year and submit a short event report to the DAAD London office after each.

• Be a point of contact for students at your university interested in studying in Germany.

The role of DAAD Young Ambassador will allow you to: 

• put your knowledge and enthusiasm about Germany to use and motivate others by sharing your experiences 

• become an active part of the DAAD´s global network of Alumni 

• connect with other young people who share similar experiences and future goals 

• develop your public speaking, organisational and networking skills 

• In addition, you will receive an invite to the two-day preparation workshop in London at the end of August (28th to 30th). Travel costs to London from within the UK and Ireland will be covered. 

• Fill out this short (10 minute) application form and questionnaire: Young Ambassador Application

• The DAAD London will select the successful applicants from submitted application and inform applicants by the end of June 2025 

• If you have any questions, please write to: scholarships.london@daad.de 

The Young Ambassadors Programme will run over one academic year and cover three university terms.

• 28th of April to 6th of June – application period
• By end of June – selection of successful candidates
• August 28th to 30th – 2-day preparation workshop in London
• September 2025 to May 2026 – term as Young Ambassador