The exchange program of the Federation of German-American
clubs
The exchange program of the Federation of German-American
clubs
This prestigious group with chapters in many German cities offers a full,
year-long exchange scholarship to one (or possibly two) Sewanee students at
one of ca. 15 universities. We have participated in this highly successful since
1978. The recipients get 10 monthly checks out of which they pay fees, room
and board. The check is sufficient for these but travel to Germany and within
Germany is extra although the Federation provides students with a half-price
train ticket for Germany. Also provided are four to five free seminars at various
places throughout Germany. We highly recommend a four to eight week language
course in late Aug. to late Oct. to prepare for the first term. This would be
the students' only major cost (ca. $4000). Academic credit is given for courses
completed in Germany.
The Federation sends American students to the following universities in Germany:
The student can choose three favorite choices out of these cities, but the Federadtion
takes the final decision .
An applicant is eligible to apply for a Fulbright Travel Grant (hopefully soon
to be found at http://www.fulbright.org/.
). Tuition is free but not registration fees. The amount of the scholarship
is normally adequate for room, board, books, and other normal living expenses.
Rooms are usually available at a Studentenwohnheim (dormitory) at a low rate.
Part-time jobs are not available.