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FOUNDED: 1783

The German Society supports German Language Education in Maryland

Awards to High School students of German

To encourage the study of German in Maryland high schools, the Society has been presenting cash awards to students who excel on the national German language proficiency examination. This activity is done in cooperation with the Maryland Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German. An awards ceremony for the students being honored and their families is held in May at the Zion Church in Baltimore.

Awards to Maryland college students who major in German

The German Society established an Award Program for college and university students in honor of Dr. Carrie-May Kurrelmeyer Zintl. This program provides up to 4 awards of $750.00 each to outstanding students at Maryland colleges and universities who have declared a German major.
The Baltimore Kickers Club joined the German Society in 2010, in  presenting two awards of $750.00 each to outstanding students at Maryland colleges and universities who have declared a German major.

Application for the college student award

 The German Society of Maryland encourages its members to participate in the activities of other German-American organizations locally and nationally. The German Society helps with various community organizations. The Society provides judges and assistants for the annual German American Day Program at Mc Daniel College for high school students of German. The German Society opens the office on Mt.Vernon Place for some civic and educational activities.