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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship 2027–28
U.S. Department of State / CBYX
Fully funded Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange places selected U.S. high-school students with host families and in German schools for roughly 10.5 months (August 2027 through June 2028). No prior German language study required.
Opportunity overview
The basic program facts and participation format.
- Opportunity type
- Scholarship
- Subtype
- Scholarship / exchange
- Academic field
- High school exchange
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Germany; German host family and high school
- Timetable / season
- August 2027–June 2028
- Duration
- Approximately 10.5 months
- Application status
- Open
Still to confirm (2)
We have not verified these details:
- Detailed topics
- Exact schedule
Eligibility & access
Confirm every unresolved requirement on the official website before applying.
- Grades eligible
- Current U.S. high school students ages 15–18.5 on August 1, 2027
- Age requirements
- 15–18.5 on August 1, 2027; born February 1, 2009 through August 1, 2012
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizens only
- Residency
- Current U.S. high-school enrollment
- Academic prerequisites
- Minimum high-school GPA 2.5; German language background not required
- Other requirements
- 2027–28 high school program application deadline confirmed.
Still to confirm (4)
We have not verified these details:
- Age range
- International eligibility
- Geographic restriction
- School restrictions
Application
Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.
- Main deadline
- Nov 3, 2026
- Application requirements
- Five short essays, host-family letter, transcript, two teacher recommendations, U.S. citizenship, minimum 2.5 GPA, age 15–18.5 on Aug 1, 2027. Previous extended residence abroad and State Department conflict rules may exclude some applicants.