Becoming an exchange student?

Becoming an exchange student....?

• Hey, ive been looking into being an exchange student, i am 16 years old and am from the US, and would like to be an exchange student for either a year or half-year in a german ...show more

• Answer:

  Clare is correct. One way to go is the Bundestag scholarship! YFU also has a couple of others (2008's shown, 2009 not yet posted) YFU Scholarship Information Sheet 2008 YFU Stiftung Eligibility: Up to 20 full year and semester scholarships. Open to US minority high school students with freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior class standing. Students must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 2008 YFU Stipendium Program to Germany -- Open to US high school students with freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior class standing. Students must hold a 3.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale. Scholarships range from $2000 - $6500. Students will be mailed a financial form, to be completed and returned by a parent or legal guardian. Finalists for this scholarship are selected on merit-based criteria and the amount of scholarship award is determined by financial need. 2008 Young Leaders Fellowship -- Two full scholarships for African-American students to participate in the year program to Germany. Students must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale