PASCH Youth Course (JuKu) Germany Scholarship
by Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan
Fully-funded 3 weeks in Germany
PASCH Youth Course (JuKu) Germany Scholarship is a camp by Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan for students in Class 9–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
Free
Duration
3 weeks
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-time residential programme over three weeks, including intensive German lessons six days a week alongside cultural and intercultural activities
About This Opportunity
The PASCH Youth Course (Jugendkurs, or JuKu) is a fully-funded scholarship organised by the Goethe-Institut for students of PASCH partner schools across India. Selected scholarship holders travel to Germany for a three-week residential course that combines intensive German lessons with cultural excursions and intercultural project work.
Participants live and study together with German learners from over one hundred countries. Course locations are spread across Germany, ranging from St. Peter-Ording in the north to Benediktbeuern in the south, allowing students to experience different German regions and everyday life in the country.
The scholarship is open to motivated students from PASCH partner schools who have at least Goethe-Zertifikat A1 level German and demonstrate strong academic performance. Participants can also sit a Goethe-Zertifikat examination during the course, alongside the Young Ambassador Programme that pairs them with German peers.
Approximately 900 PASCH students from around the world receive the scholarship each year. Indian applicants apply through their PASCH school in coordination with the Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan office for South Asia.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Strong academic performance and demonstrated motivation to learn German. Must be a current student of a PASCH partner school in India.
Prerequisites
- Enrolled in a PASCH partner school in India
- Minimum Goethe-Zertifikat A1 level German (proof required)
- Demonstrated motivation to learn German and engage with German culture
Students aged 14-17 enrolled in a PASCH partner school in India. Must have at least Goethe-Zertifikat A1 level German and show strong academic performance plus motivation to learn German. Open across India through participating PASCH schools.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Intensive German lessons grouped by language level, complemented by intercultural projects, cultural excursions, sports and the Young Ambassador Programme.
Rewards & Recognition
Award
Full Scholarship to Germany
Fully-funded scholarship covering the three-week course in Germany. Specific monetary value is not published by the Goethe-Institut for the Indian cohort.
Certificate
Goethe-Zertifikat (A2/B1)
Participants may sit a Goethe-Zertifikat examination during the course. Goethe-Zertifikat is internationally recognised by German universities and employers as proof of German language proficiency.
Recognized by
Opens doors to
International exposure to Germany combined with a Goethe-Zertifikat strengthens future applications to German universities and exchange programmes.
Recognition
International PASCH alumni network
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Speak with the German teacher or PASCH coordinator at your school
- 2Submit application through the PASCH school to the Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan
- 3Provide proof of Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (or higher) and academic records
- 4Selection by the Goethe-Institut based on academic performance and motivation
Camp details
Multiple Goethe-Institut course locations across Germany
Activities
- Intensive German language lessons six days a week
- Intercultural project work with international peers
- Cultural excursions to German cities and regions
- Young Ambassador Programme activities with German students
- Optional Goethe-Zertifikat examination during the course
Fees & financial support
Financial support
The PASCH JuKu itself is the scholarship — selected students receive funded participation in the three-week course in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Is PASCH Youth Course (JuKu) Germany Scholarship free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in PASCH Youth Course (JuKu) Germany Scholarship?
Students in Class 9–12. children aged 14-17.
What will my child gain from PASCH Youth Course (JuKu) Germany Scholarship?
Fully-funded three-week residential course in Germany. Intensive German lessons by qualified Goethe-Institut teachers. Opportunity to sit a Goethe-Zertifikat examination during the course. International cohort with PASCH students from over 100 countries. Cultural excursions across German regions from St. Peter-Ording to Benediktbeuern. Young Ambassador Programme connecting scholars with German peers. Lifelong PASCH alumni network and career guidance for German-language pathways.
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