Tolga Mustafa, an international student in the master's program in Finance and Accounting, received the 1,000 euro prize of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for his outstanding academic achievements as well as his above-average volunteer and university commitment. The young Bulgarian, who has been learning German since the 8th grade, has already successfully completed his bachelor's degree at HWG LU and is currently writing his master's thesis on the highly topical subject of "credit transactions with cryptocurrencies". In addition to his very good academic performance, Tolga Mustafa has been involved with the university's International Affairs department since his start in Ludwigshafen: "Whether as a buddy for other international students, a mentor, or simply as a roommate and friend in our international shared apartments - Tolga is always motivated, competent, helpful, and always ready to talk. It is no coincidence that he was nominated for the award by fellow students," enthuses Kerstin Gallenstein, Head of the International Office, in her laudation.

The award ceremony, organized by the International Office, took place on December 2 in a very small circle due to Corona and was streamed live. The ceremony was hosted by Kerstin Gallenstein.

Congratulations!

The DAAD -Preis  - the prize of the German Academic Exchange Service for foreign students is announced once a year and is endowed with € 1000.  All university members are allowed to nominate potential award winners, a jury consisting of  representatives of all departments makes the selection. The basis for nomination is outstanding academic achievement, university commitment and social engagement.

This year, the jury chose Svitlana Fedko from Ukraine, who is in her 4th semester studying business administration and auditing. The president of the university, Prof. Dr. Mudra opened the event with a virtual greeting, the award ceremony took place afterwards in the auditorium - due to the Corona Pandemic - without spectators. Ms. Kerstin Gallenstein, Head of International Affairs, then acknowledged Ms. Fedko's excellent academic achievements and her honorary commitment to the university:

• Member of the Administrative Board of the Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz,
• Member of the student parliament,
• Treasurer in the finance committee of the student parliament.

In addition to her studies and honorary office, she also worked as a student assistant in the presidium of the university and in the BIS course of studies.

Ms. Fedko was nominated for the DAAD award by her fellow students: "I don't know anyone who is as committed as Ms. Svitlana Fedko. Not only is her performance always among the best, if not the best, she has been supporting us fellow students since the 1st semester.