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Have you obtained an academic degree or title from the University of the Philippines or studied there and earned 60 academic units? Are you willing to uphold the interest and objectives of UPAA Germany e.V.? Then, join us! UPAA Germany e.V. is a registered organization in Germany since 2011 and a recognized foreign UPAA chapter since 2012. The association supports Philippine-German cooperation projects and scholars in the Philippines through the UP scholarship programs. Registering as a member will automatically make you a patron of UP scholars. Please note that membership in UPAA Philippines or other UPAA chapters (legally registered or not) does not automatically make an alumnus/alumna a member of UPAA Germany e.V.
To know more about the association, its objectives and milestones, please read the sections "About UPAA Germany" and "Projects" before scrolling down for membership benefits and the formal requirements on how to join the association. If you are not covered by the above member definition or are not yet ready to join, you are still welcome to participate or help in our projects and activities which are mostly open to the public. Please email [email protected] if you wish to be included in the mailing list for news and information about UPAA Germany e.V.'s projects and activities. Regular members of the association have the following benefits: |
Members' CORNER
Are you already a UPAA Germany e.V. member?
To pay your membership fee (25€ for regular members; 12.50€ for current students in Germany), please click here for details of the organization's bank account. For new applicants, please do not pay the membership fee prior to the submission and approval of the membership application/form. Please read the details on this page on how to join/rejoin the organization. If you are a current registered member and have problems logging in the members corner, please contact the [email protected]. |
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- Receive news and updates about UP, UPAA and related activities;
- Access to flow of information and communication, particularly through emailed updates and the UPAA Germany website; |
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- The right to attend general assemblies, to vote and be nominated as a member of the UPAA Germany Board;
- The right to organize and/or participate in projects and activities of the association; - The right to propose resolutions and amendments to the UPAA Germany constitution; - The right to receive annual reports including audited annual statement of accounts of the association; |
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- Be part of the growing network of UP alumni contacts in Germany and internationally;
- Be involved in social and professional networking opportunities where you can meet fellow alumni; - Be able to connect with alumni experts in your field and access information on education, training, research collaboration and possible career opportunities; |
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- Invitation to events, projects and activities open to alumni (e.g. round table discussions, tour of historical places in Germany, concerts of visiting Filipino and international artist, book presentation, lecture series)
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- Be nominated for a distinguished alumni award; UPAA Germany also gives special recognition to members of outstanding achievements in its "Wall of Fame"
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- In addition to enjoying the networking advantage and participating in projects and activities with other UP alumni, UPAA Germany members may also enjoy other perks (e.g. an option to have a self-edited personalized webpage, a customized email address under the organization's internet domain, being nominated for special recognition or award, etc.) and other benefits that may be announced from time to time.
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Membership Fee
Regular members of the association are subject to the payment of a yearly membership fee (25€) which is tax deductible. Current students in Germany pay a discounted rate of 12.50€. UPAA Germany e.V. is a non-profit organization. Your membership fee helps cover operating costs and expenses in implementing the association's projects. Fifty percent of your annual membership fee will go to the UPAA Germany Scholarship Fund which is forwarded to the University of the Philippines' scholarship programs.
If you wish to join/rejoin UPAA Germany e.V., please click on the image below for details. Applications for membership will be sent to the Board Members for approval. If you have questions, our contact information can be found in the "Contact Us" section. We hope to hear from you.
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NOTE: For new applicants, please do not pay the membership fee prior to submission and approval of your membership application/form. Pay only when you have received the notice when to do so. After paying, (also for returning or continuing members), please do not forget to email us ([email protected]) your proof of membership fee payment. This would also update the board on the current email address that you are using. Official and internal communications of the organization are sent through individual emails. Only information which can be shared with the public are posted on the website and social media.
Current members could log in the Members' Corner with the members' password. The members' password is emailed together with the acknowledgement of the membership fee payment. The password changes every year or as needed, for security reasons. Your yearly membership ends on the 31st of December of the current year.
Current members could log in the Members' Corner with the members' password. The members' password is emailed together with the acknowledgement of the membership fee payment. The password changes every year or as needed, for security reasons. Your yearly membership ends on the 31st of December of the current year.
