Although there are a handful of scholarships available to students looking to study abroad, the Hermann Kurthen & Kay Losey Scholarship is the only scholarship offered at Grand Valley exclusive to students planning to study abroad in Germany. Dr. Hermann M. Kurthen and his spouse Dr. Kay M. Losey started this scholarship after 18 years of service as professors at GVSU in hopes that it will help students to experience the remarkable impact study abroad can have on cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

Did you take German in High School or have previous experience with the language? Learn more about our Language Placement Evaluation, as all students who have previously studied a modern or classical language are strongly encouraged to take the evaluation to find where to begin their language study!