Why wait to study abroad? Learning in a foreign country isn't an option limited to college students. As a homeschooled high schooler, I received a full scholarship for one year of international study through a program sponsored by the US and German congresses. I learned about it through my German tutor who referred me to the local representatives for my state. Once I convinced my family that this would be an excellent opportunity to further my violin studies and to learn about a new culture, I sent in a basic scholarship application with letters of recommendation and an essay. A few weeks later, I was invited to a panel interview with other prospective applicants and won the scholarship.




No Foreign Language Experience Required

The year in Germany is spent attending a German high school and living with a host family to fully engage students in German life and culture. Many of my fellow scholarship recipients were learning German for the first time and within six months, all had achieved fluency. As part of the scholarship program, we also attended German congress sessions and learned about the modern political and social systems.

Enrich Your Life And Develop Skills

Spending a year immersed in a new culture provides wonderful material for your future college essays and shows serious commitment to personal development. According to Foreignexchangestudent.com,your time abroad can benefit you by: 

Improving your cross-cultural communication skills

Opening up more employment opportunities in business, international affairs, and government service

Enhancing your analytical skills

Honing your ability to adapt and be flexible to new circumstances.

If you are considering studying abroad, talk to your high school guidance counselor about the best way to make sure you have all of your high school credits for graduation.                         

To learn more about the full scholarship program to Germany, visit http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/about.html.