This year’s German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Prize for outstanding achievements by international students at German universities has been awarded to Silvia Leonor Mera Pincay. A student on the MA ELE Master’s programme, she received the award in recognition of her excellent academic achievements. She was also honoured for her exceptional commitment to education and integration, as well as to intercultural work.

Throughout her studies, Ms Mera Pincay consistently achieved excellent academic results and demonstrated a highly committed approach to academic research. Her Master’s dissertation is particularly worthy of mention, as it made a valuable scholarly contribution to her field.

The selection committee particularly commended the high academic quality of her work and her ability to address a research question in a rigorous and nuanced manner. In doing so, Ms Mera Pincay demonstrated an impressive level of academic expertise.

Silvia Leonor Mera Pincay was presented with the DAAD Prize, worth €1,000, during the graduation ceremony of the International University SDI München on 24 July 2026.

The DAAD Prize is awarded annually to international students who distinguish themselves through outstanding academic achievement and exceptional social or intercultural engagement.