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Study Abroad
External Funding for Studying or Teaching Abroad
Undergraduate students planning to study abroad are strongly encouraged to apply for funding from the sources below, as past students have often been successful in receiving such funding. To speak with someone regarding these funding opportunities, please contact Empress Sanders. For information regarding other opportunities not listed on this page, please contact Empress Sanders or the Stix International House.
Please note that undergraduates are also strongly encouraged to apply for the department's scholarships for study abroad (please see the Honors/Awards/Aid page in the Undergraduate Section for more information).
Graduate students planning to study or teach abroad are also strongly encouraged to apply for funding from the sources below. To speak with someone regarding these funding opportunities, please contact Lutz Koepnick.
External Funding Sources
Austrian-American Fulbright
Founded in 1946, the Austrian-American Fulbright Commission offers 70 eight-month Teaching Assistantships at Austrian Gymnasien and Hauptschulen in all nine Austrian provinces. Candidates should have at least a B.A and be interested in a career in education.
Fulbright
Founded in 1946, the Fulbright Commission offers various travel and research grants to all corners of the world. Preference is given to recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates. Generally, most grantees design their own programs of study. See also the U.S. Government's site devoted to the Fulbright Programs.
DAAD
Established in 1971, the New York DAAD office serves as the liaison office for major German organizations in the field of higher education and research, such as the HRK (University Rectors Conference), the DFG (German Research Society) and the Max Planck Society. DAAD offers a broad variety of academic programs. Grants are available to both students and faculty at US and Canadian higher educational institutions, generally of US or Canadian citizenship.
Bundeskanzler Scholarship
Since 1990, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has awarded 10 Bundeskanzler Scholarships annually to prospective leaders from the U.S.A. (usually not older than 35 years) in the academic, economic and political fields, enabling them to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany. During one-year research stays, scholars are also given an opportunity to gain insight into the social, cultural, economic and political situation in Germany.
For applications, visit the Humboldt's web page on Fellowships and Awards.
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Funded through the Administration of the Bundestag, the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program has a strong focus on cultural experience and is designed to give participants an understanding of life, education, and professional training in Germany. Intended primarily for young adults in business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields. Participants are expected to serve as mini-ambassadors in conveying a positive impression of the United States and enhancing German-American friendship at the community level.
