Dear colleagues, 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 your students. Please make
this information available to your students, and encourage them to apply
in advance of the December 1 deadline: _______________________________________ The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is
a yearlong fellowship to study and work in Germany. CBYX is open to
applicants in all career fields, though preference is given to students
in STEM fields, agriculture, business, and vocational fields. Students
traditionally underrepresented in study abroad opportunities are
especially encouraged to apply. The fellowship 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 can be found at www.CBYX.info. The CBYX program annually provides 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 - Transatlantic airfare, health insurance, and monthly living expense
stipends 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. Interested applicants can apply online at www.CBYX.info. The application
deadline for the 2014-2015 program is December 1, 2013. We look forward
to receiving applications from your students! Sincerely, Nele Feldmann Associate Program Manager, CBYX Cultural Vistas 440 Park Ave South, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016 nfeldmann@culturalvistas.org
