CBYX Scholarship 2026 – Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange to Germany
Fully Funded Year-Long Exchange for U.S. High School Students
Live with Host Family | Attend German High School | No Language Experience Required
Quick Highlights
Particulars
Details
Programme Name
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX)
Organizations
U.S. Congress & German Bundestag
Opportunity Type
Scholarship
Funding Type
Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants
U.S. High School Students
Location
Germany
Duration
1 Academic Year
Language Requirement
None (lessons provided)
Status
Applications Open for 2026-27
Opportunity Overview
Particular
Details
Host Organizations
U.S. Congress & German Bundestag
Programme
CBYX
Programme Type
Youth Exchange Scholarship
Funding Category
Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants
U.S. High School Students
Location
Germany
Application Mode
Online
About CBYX
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) is jointly funded by the U.S. Congress and German Bundestag and is overseen in the United States by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The scholarship is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience.
Program Benefits
Benefit
Details
Host Family Placement
Carefully selected German family
German High School
Attend local school
Language Lessons
Upon arrival in Germany
Pre-Departure Training
In the United States
Orientation Programs
In Germany
Cultural Excursions
German Bundestag & select cities
Government Interactions
U.S. and German officials
Alumni Network
U.S. State Department & CBYX communities
Program Features
Feature
Details
College Advantage
Gain an edge for college applications
Cultural Experience
New culture and community
Leadership Skills
Lifelong leadership development
Citizen Diplomat
Unique opportunities
Professional Network
Access to vast alumni network
Diversity Welcome
All racial, economic, ethnic, religious, social backgrounds encouraged
The CBYX Scholarship offers U.S. high school students a life-changing opportunity to spend a fully funded year in Germany. Participants live with host families, attend German schools, and immerse themselves in German culture. No previous German language experience is required, as language lessons are provided upon arrival. The program is jointly funded by the U.S. Congress and German Bundestag, making it one of the most prestigious youth exchange scholarships available. Applications are now open for 2026-27.
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