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"You get to live with a host family so that you’re really in the culture, not just viewing the culture from a tourist point of view."
– Fiona Oweke, CBYX Alumna
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Basic Eligibility:

To be considered eligible for a CBYX scholarship, you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
  • Between the ages of 15 and 18 at the start of the program
  • A current high school student at the time of application, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Previous German language study is not a requirement and all levels of language ability are encouraged to apply.

Only those students who meet the basic eligibility requirements will be considered. Applicants from all racial, economic, ethnic, religious, and social backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as are students with disabilities.

The CBYX application deadline varies based upon regional organization. Select your state in the drop-down to the left to find the deadline set by your regional organization.

Applications are evaluated based upon:

  • Evidence of the personal qualities essential for adjustment to another culture, such as flexibility, curiosity, open-mindedness, sense of humor and tolerance for adversity

  • Written and oral communication skills

  • Motivation for a cross-cultural experience

  • Academic merit

CBYX 2012-13 Program Timeline

December 2011 - January 2012: Applications are due (deadlines vary by implementing organization)
January 2012 - February 2012: Regional organizations select Semi-Finalists
February 2012 - March 2012: Interviews are conducted with Semi-Finalists
March 2012 - April 2012: Finalists and Alternates are announced
May 2012 - August 2012: Pre-departure preparation for all Finalists and Alternates
July 2012 - September 2012: CBYX scholars depart for Germany
June 2013 - July 2013: CBYX scholars return from Germany

Dates may vary based on regional organization.

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