German American Partnership Program (GAPP)
The largest exchange program between the U.S. and Germany, with more than 400,000 participants since 1972, the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) facilitates enriching cultural exchanges between schools in the U.S. and Germany. Administered by the Goethe-Institut and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and the U.S. Department of State, GAPP inspires intercultural understanding, promotes German language instruction, and fosters new and lasting friendships.

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX)
Initiated in 1983, CBYX strengthens ties between Germany and the U.S. through citizen diplomacy. Jointly funded and managed by the U.S. and German governments, the CBYX program provides 350 scholarships annually for American and German high school students, high school graduates in vocational fields, and young professionals to participate in an academic year homestay program.
• CBYX High School Program (Ages: 15–18½. Application deadline Dec 1)
• CBYX Vocational Program (Ages: 18–19. Application deadline Jan 10)
• CBYX Young Professionals (Ages: 18½–24. Application deadline Nov 1)

International Parliamentary Scholarship of the German Bundestag (IPS)
The German federal parliament, the Bundestag, offers the opportunity for American college graduates with intermediate German skills and an interest in politics to experience the German system of democracy and gain practical experience in parliamentary work during a five-month program in Berlin, along with participants from over 40 countries (Ages: under 30 at start of scholarship. Application deadline July 31).

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
The DAAD Office New York—part of the world’s largest funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers—can guide you through study, research, or internship opportunities in Germany. Your one-stop shop for questions on studying in Germany, the DAAD also offers diverse funding opportunities for undergraduates, graduates, PhDs, postdocs, faculty, and more. DAAD fosters partnerships with its alumni, German universities and institutions of German language instruction. (Various ages and application deadlines).

Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. Starting in 2022, the Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship is providing 40 additional scholarships per year for the next three years for exceptional U.S. undergraduate students to study and/or intern for academic credit in Germany through the Gilman Program, supporting students who might not otherwise have such an opportunity.

German Chancellor Fellowship of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Under the patronage of the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, the year-long German Chancellor Fellowship offers the opportunity for young leaders from Brazil, China, India, South Africa, and the United States grow their networks while developing a project together with a mentor in Germany. Diverse in scope, the projects build bridges between Germany and the participant’s home country. (Age: You must have completed your first degree less than 12 years ago. Application deadline October 15).

German-American Fulbright Commission
For over 70 years, Fulbright Germany—the only binational exchange organization in Germany with a U.S. focus—has facilitated international understanding through academic exchange. Fulbright Germany awards around 700 short and long-term scholarships annually for study, research, teaching and continuing education in the U.S. and Germany. Programs exist for students, professors, journalists, administrators, and teachers. (Various ages and application deadlines).