From: William Maier <wmaier@cdsintl.org>
Subject: Scholarship to Study and Intern in Germany – CBYX for Young
Professionals Application Deadline Reminder: December 1st
Dear Colleagues,
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is currently accepting applications from your students and recent graduates who are interested in experiencing German culture and everyday life through internship and study. The application deadline is December 1st for this yearlong scholarship program, funded by the US Department of State under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act, as amended. CBYX is primarily designed for business, engineering, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields, though applicants from all fields may apply. Applicants from community and technical colleges are especially encouraged to apply.
Participants spend a year (July 2009 – July 2010) studying and working in their career fields while completely immersed in German language and culture. Please share this information with your students, and encourage them to apply online at www.cdsintl.org/cbyx.
The CBYX for Young Professionals scholarship includes:
-two months of intensive German language training (prior German language knowledge is not required, but preferred)
-a semester of study in the participant’s career field at a German college or university
-a five-month internship in the participant’s career field with a German company
-accommodations living with German hosts, in shared apartments, and in student dorms
-transatlantic airfare, health insurance, and monthly stipends
-various program seminars in the United States and Germany
-local support in area of placement and in US
Eligibility:
-US citizen or permanent resident
-between the ages of 18-24 at the start of the program in July 2009
-high school diploma or equivalent
-clear career goals and some relevant work experience in career field
-strong interest in German and international affairs, and a strong sense of American identity
-flexibility, independence, and diplomacy
Application Deadline: December 1, 2008 for the program beginning in July 2009.
For more information, and to apply online, visit: www.cdsintl.org/cbyx.
Questions? Contact cbyx@cdsintl.org or 212-497-3522.
Sincerely,
Will Maier