For his outstanding academic achievements and voluntary work, Viadrina student Krzysztof Pawelec has been awarded the DAAD Prize, which is endowed with 1,000 euros.
The Master's student earned his Bachelor of Laws degree at Viadrina in 2023 and is completing his German-Polish law degree this year. In addition to his studies, he has also been involved in German-Polish legal advice for people in need in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice.
An interview with the DAAD award winner
About the DAAD Award for International Students
International students make up around 40 percent of the student body at the European University Viadrina and enrich the university community in many ways. In order to recognize this appropriately, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has once again provided Viadrina with an award for international students this year. The DAAD prize is intended to recognize outstanding international students at German universities who also complete their degree there. The prerequisite for the award is that they have distinguished themselves through special academic achievements as well as remarkable social or intercultural commitment. The award winner is selected by an award committee after the official application process.
In 2025, the DAAD will celebrate its 100th anniversary and "100 years of change through exchange".