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Helena Montalvo from Ecuador has been awarded this year's DAAD Prize for her outstanding academic achievements and her special social commitment. The award is endowed with 1,000 euros.
She was nominated by Julia Borst, a professor of Romance Studies and Principal Investigator of the ERC Starting Grant AFROEUROPECYBERSPACE, and Dr. Florencia Sannders, a postdoctoral researcher in Romance Studies in the University of Bremen’s Faculty for Linguistics and Literary Studies. “Helena Montalvo del Valle is not only distinguished by her excellent academic achievements. She is a shining example of a student who is making a positive impact through her diverse social commitment. We therefore consider Helena Montalvo del Valle to be a perfect candidate for the DAAD Prize for Special Achievements 2025,” she said, explaining her nomination.
The DAAD Prize for outstanding achievements by international students at German universities is awarded annually by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), with the goal of helping to put faces to the many international students at German universities and to connect them with stories.
Helena Montalvo has been studying Hispanics and Art – Media and Aesthetic Education at the University of Bremen since 2020. She wrote her bachelor's thesis on the lesser-known autofictional novel “Huaco Retrato” by the Peruvian author Gabriela Wiener. She has also worked with Julia Borst on various projects as a student assistant since 2022.
Commitment to the Immigration Office and the Feminist Collective
In addition to her studies, Helena Montalvo worked at the Bremen Immigration Office, where she was particularly committed to the interests of other immigrants. In addition, she is co-founder of the feminist collective “La Cigarra Kollektiv” in Bremen, which is made up of young people from Abya Yala (the indigenous term for the American continents). The collective organizes regular events with a focus on feminism, transnational solidarity, and migration.
“Especially in troubled times, we need individuals who take responsibility and promote cohesion – across cultural and social boundaries. Helena Montalvo embodies these values in an impressive way. The DAAD Prize makes her great commitment visible,” said Mandy Boehnke, Vice President for International Affairs, Academic Qualification, and Diversity.
The DAAD Prize was awarded as part of the Christmas Jamboree, organized by the International Office. International students and researchers were invited to a year-end reflection that included singing Christmas carols and networking.
https://www.daad.de/en/the-daad/what-we-do/prizes-awards/daad-prize/
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