The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals, between the ages of 18-24, the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.

The program consists of three phases:

• Two months of intensive German language training
• Four months of classes in one’s academic or career field at a university, technical or professional school
• Five-month internships in one’s career field

CBYX is open to candidates in all career fields who are interested in a year of academic, professional, and cultural exchange.

Award amounts:

This funded fellowship opportunity annually covers basic living costs for all 150 participants (75 Americans + 75 Germans), including:

• Round-trip international airfare
• Language school costs for two months of intensive German language study
• Tuition costs for four months of study
• Housing costs for host family, apartment, or dormitory during the pre-internship phases
  • Note: program funding during the internship depends on earnings
• Monthly stipend to cover basic costs of living
• Program-related travel within Germany
• Health insurance in Germany

Criteria for acceptance:

• U.S. citizenship
• Ages 18-24 at the start of the program
• High school diploma
• Must exhibit clear career goals and relevant experience in their career field
  • Experience can be in the form of work, internships, or volunteering
• Strong interest in German and world affairs
• Prior German language knowledge is not required, but is preferred

Application Procedures:

Online application form; requiring copies of the following documents to be uploaded with your submission

• Resume
• Copy of official transcript showing at least the last two years of study
• Proof of U.S. citizenship: passport or birth certificate
• High school diploma or proof of graduation
• Two letters of recommendation to be submitted

For additional information, please visit:

https://culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-young-professionals/