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S. Knapple Scholarship Fund

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The purpose of the S. Knapple Scholarship Fund is to support annually a Scholarship or Fellowship for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a concentration in the study of the German Language. The S. Knapple Scholarship Fund was established in June 1991 by Ms. Sophie Knapple and Ms. Elizabeth Kiersarsky in honor of Sophie Knapple.

Award $8,000

Closes in 19 days, 6 November 2026

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  • Which collegeS. Knapple Scholarship Fund - University of Maryland Baltimore County Scholarships
  • Who can applyThe purpose of the S. Knapple Scholarship Fund is to support annually a Scholarship or Fellowship for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a concentration in the study of the German Language. The S. Knapple Scholarship Fund was established in June 1991 by Ms. Sophie Knapple and Ms. Elizabeth Kiersarsky in honor of Sophie Knapple.
  • Who can applyThis scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a concentration in the study of the German Language, in order to assist the Modern Languages Department at UMBC in the recruitment and retention of able German Language students. The Knapple scholarships are awarded every year on a competitive basis and can range from between $300 to $5000. These scholarships have helped students in a variety of ways to pursue their German studies.
  • Who can applyThe call for applications from German majors and minors usually goes out in the fall semester and is awarded in late fall or early spring. Applicants: -must be a declared German major or minor , -one letter of recommendation (provide recommender's contact information) -submit an unofficial copy of their transcript, -submit an essay detailing why the applicant is pursuing a degree in German -explain how the funds will help them continue to pursue a degree in German

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Name
S. Knapple Scholarship FundRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
Provider
University of Maryland Baltimore County ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
What it provides
The purpose of the S. Knapple Scholarship Fund is to support annually a Scholarship or Fellowship for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a concentration in the study of the German Language. The S. Knapple Scholarship Fund was established in June 1991 by Ms. Sophie Knapple and Ms. Elizabeth Kiersarsky in honor of Sophie Knapple. This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a concentration in the study of the German Language, in order to assist the Modern Languages Department at UMBC in the recruitment and retention of able German Language students. The Knapple scholarships are awarded every year on a competitive basis and can range from between $300 to $5000. These scholarships have helped students in a variety of ways to pursue their German studies. The call for applications from German majors and minors usually goes out in the fall semester and is awarded in late fall or early spring. Applicants: -must be a declared German major or minor , -one letter of recommendation (provide recommender's contact information) -submit an unofficial copy of their transcript, -submit an essay detailing why the applicant is pursuing a degree in German -explain how the funds will help them continue to pursue a degree in GermanRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
Amount
Award $8,000Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
Deadline
Deadline 11/06/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
Which college
S. Knapple Scholarship Fund - University of Maryland Baltimore County ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
Who can apply
The purpose of the S. Knapple Scholarship Fund is to support annually a Scholarship or Fellowship for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a concentration in the study of the German Language. The S. Knapple Scholarship Fund was established in June 1991 by Ms. Sophie Knapple and Ms. Elizabeth Kiersarsky in honor of Sophie Knapple.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
Who can apply
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a concentration in the study of the German Language, in order to assist the Modern Languages Department at UMBC in the recruitment and retention of able German Language students. The Knapple scholarships are awarded every year on a competitive basis and can range from between $300 to $5000. These scholarships have helped students in a variety of ways to pursue their German studies.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
Who can apply
The call for applications from German majors and minors usually goes out in the fall semester and is awarded in late fall or early spring. Applicants: -must be a declared German major or minor , -one letter of recommendation (provide recommender's contact information) -submit an unofficial copy of their transcript, -submit an essay detailing why the applicant is pursuing a degree in German -explain how the funds will help them continue to pursue a degree in GermanRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umbc.academicworks.com/opportunities/8498
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