The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Fellowship Program
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Posted By: Reginald Claremont on 11/08/2016 | |||||
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Applications are open for the 2017-2018 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals fellowship program. Conceived and funded by members of the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag over 30 years ago, CBYX is a reciprocal exchange initiative. American recipients of the CBYX fellowship spend a full year in Germany, including two months of intensive language courses, four months of university classes in their field, and a five-month internship. The program is open to candidates in all career fields.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: - Broad cultural immersion including intensive language study, exposure to Germany’s higher educational system, and professional work experience in the participant’s field. - Intensive German language training for the first 8 weeks of the program in Germany. No German language skills required at time of application. - Federal funding that covers international airfare, a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses, housing with a German host family or shared apartment, health insurance, and program-related travel within Germany. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for the Congress-Bundestag fellowship program must meet the following requirements: - U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Between the ages of 18-24 at the start of the program - High school diploma or equivalent - Clear career goals and some relevant work experience - A strong interest in German and international affairs, a strong sense of American identity - Flexibility, independence, and a sense of diplomacy APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 1, 2016 For further information and to access the online application, please visit our website: www.cbyx.info | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: http://www.cbyx.info |
