Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Vice President Biden greets American and German CBYX implementing organizations
The Congress–Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers German and American students a fully-funded academic year abroad. Participating students develop critical intercultural skills while learning what it's like to live and attend school in Germany.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizens, national or permanent residents;
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale;
- Be between the ages of 15 and 18 by the start of the program;
- Prior German language skills are not required.
Application Deadline
Recruiting for the 2013-14 program is open through January 2013. For more information about the program, select your state from the list below or visit USAGermanyScholarship.org.
Select Your State
Post-Secondary CBYX Programs
The Vocational Component is for graduating American high-school seniors who are 18-years-old at the start of the program. Participants study for one semester and participate in internship programs. For more information, visit Nacel Open Door.
The Young Professionals Component is for students between the ages of 18 and 24, who wish to study for a semester and participate in internship programs. For more information, visit Cultural Vistas.
Hosting Opportunities
American families interested in hosting a Germany CBYX student or teachers and school administrators who would like your school to host, visit How to Host for more information.