
Category: Tips


Learning German: Confesions of a Kenyan Student
“Du lässt mich diese Blogeintrag nochmal in Deutsch schreiben. Möchtest du in Deutschland studieren? Es ist ein groß unterschied wie leben im Ausland sich vorstellt, Read More

Reasons Not to Study at a German Uni
It was not a mistake. I was just a little naïve. Looking for chances to develop my character as well as my resume, I found Read More




Kenyan Awarded the Jacob- und Wilhelm-Grimm-Förderpreis
The Jacob- und Wilhelm-Grimm-Förderpreis that is awarded annually by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) was this year awarded to a Kenyan specialits in German Read More

Research Scholarships at the Deutsches Museum in Munich
The Deutsches Museum in Munich has several attractive scholarships to offer research scholars interested in working for six or 12 months on projects involving the Read More

Volkswagen Stiftung Funding Research Projects
Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa The funding initiative is open to all disciplines and aims at the development and sustainable Read More

Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG)
In 2016 the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) once again opens its doors for fellow researchers from all over the globe. Read More

Education Africa Challenge
Want to join us in Berlin to gain innovation and entrepreneurial skills by working on a concrete challenge? Are you eager to help developing an existing education program from Read More

“Next Generation of Science Journalists” Award 2015
In an effort to recognise emerging young medical science journalists and their contribution towards public understanding of science, the World Health Summit, will for the fourth time Read More

Heinrich Böll Stiftung Undergraduate and Doctorate Scholarships
Application deadline: September 1, 2015 For details of application requirements and procedures, please consult information sheet A 1-1 (“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students”, PDF) Read More

International Internships at Beiersdorf
Would you like to gain valuable experience with international brands like NIVEA, Eucerin, and Hansaplast? During a two-day event you will get to know Beiersdorf Read More

Afrika Kommt Alumni Making it Big in Kenya
You’ve heard of the Afrika Kommt program, started as a 2 year long exchange program for African professionals interested in learning from their German colleagues. You can read Read More

Support during your Ausbildung
Doing an ausbildung can be a challenge and doing one in a foreign country can be even trickier. Thus the need for a support system Read More

Meet Kenyan Comedian from Munich
You probably know her and have watched her video, but most don’t know she actually lives in Munich. MU recently got to talk to her Read More

Kenyan Wins the German Walter-Scheel Award
The Board of Directors of the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit unanimously nominated renowned Kenyan economist, James Shikwati to receive this year’s “Walter Scheel Award for Commitment Read More

Helpline for Students
When the counseling department at the Goethe University in Frankfurt had their funds drastically reduced, there had to be a solution to help out the students Read More

New European Professional Card Introduced
The European Union is out to attract more non-EU professionals into the regions and to simplify their integration into the EU work market. In addition Read More