Fellowships & Scholarships
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals
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Deadlines
  • Northeastern: 11/01/2025
  • Fellowship: 11/01/2025
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If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for this fellowship, please fill out a preliminary questionnaire. You may contact the office with any questions.

Award Details

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The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, or CBYX, program is a dynamic and immersive exchange program jointly offered by the U.S. and German governments.  CBYX is a crucial thread in the people-to-people ties between the United States and Germany.  CBYX’s three components offer opportunities to study and/or work abroad for young professionals 18.5-24 years old.  The High School and Young Professional components are reciprocal, with Americans going to Germany and Germans coming to America.  No previous language experience is required for the CBYX program!

As citizen ambassadors, American CBYX participants represent the spirit, values, and diversity of the United States.  Similarly, German participants acquaint Americans with German culture and perspectives.  In both directions, participants and communities benefit from mutual understanding and the sharing of ideas.

Abroad Award
Term Length: 1 year
US Citizenship Required

  • U.S. citizens
  • 18½–24 years old on August 1st of program start year
  • High school graduates (with diploma)
  • Strongly interested in Germany and world affairs
  • Prior German language knowledge is not required for the CBYX program.

Prior German language knowledge is not required to apply or participate. Participants must exhibit clear career goals and relevant experience in their career field, which includes work, internships, or volunteering. Participants are expected to act as “young ambassadors” of the United States in Germany.

This funded fellowship opportunity covers basic living costs for all participants including:

  • Round-trip international airfare from Washington, D.C. to Germany
  • Language school costs for two months of intensive German language study
  • Tuition costs for one semester of study
  • Housing costs for host family, apartment, or dormitory during the pre-internship phases
    (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

Please visit the program website for a description of application procedures, and the application link when it is released.

All applicants must complete an online application and submit all supplemental materials by November 1 for the program year beginning the following July. A complete application consists of:

  • Online application form; requiring copies of the following documents to be uploaded with your submission:
  • Resume
  • Copy of transcript showing at least the last four semesters of study
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship: passport or birth certificate
  • High school diploma or proof of graduation
  • One letter of recommendation to be submitted by recommender
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