I am pleased to announce that the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX), a fully-funded scholarship opportunity, is currently accepting applications from students.
The
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a
year-long fellowship that gives your students and recent graduates the
opportunity to study and work in Germany. CBYX is open to students in all fields of study
and at all levels of study, including graduating students who can
participate after receiving their degrees. Students in the fields of
agriculture, business, STEM, and vocational fields are especially
encouraged to apply!
The
program is funded by the US and German governments through a grant
provided by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961,
as amended. More information and the online application can be found at
www.CBYX.info.
The CBYX program annually provides up to 75 participants with:
- 2 months intensive German language training
- 1 semester of study at a German university or university of applied sciences
- 5-month internship with a German company in the participant’s career field
- Homestays with German host families, in shared apartments, and student dorms
- Transatlantic airfare, health insurance, and monthly living expense stipends
- Local in-country support throughout the program
Prior German language knowledge is not required,
though it is preferred. Applicants should have clear career goals and
some relevant work experience in their career field, which may include
summer, part-time, or internship work. Participants must be between the
ages of 18-24, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be US
citizens or permanent residents.
Please
inform your students of this unique opportunity. Should you require
promotional materials, or would like a CBYX alumnus or alumna to visit
your college and give a presentation on the program to your students,
please feel free to contact me! I also encourage you to share about the
program on social media, using our CBYX Social Media Toolkit for guidance.
