2015 Internship and Fellowship Programs

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1 2015 Internship and Fellowship Programs Professional Summary exchanges Subtitle sending Americans to Germany of Presenter Katja Kurz, 14 November 2014

2 Who We Are: Our Team Over 60 years of experience with Germany Serving over 5,000 students & professionals Career-focused exchange programs Network of 80+ countries European Office in Berlin

3 Internship Programs in Germany Cultural Vistas Fellowship university students EMGIP Landtag Internship university students IAESTE United States university students Internships Abroad in Germany university students Independent Work Abroad university students Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange students & professionals Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program professionals

4 Cultural Vistas Fellowship Cultural Vistas Fellowship EMGIP Landtag IAESTE United States Internships Abroad Independent Work Abroad CBYX for Young Professionals Robert Bosch Fellowship Highlights Summer internships for undergraduates without international experience Fields All; entrepreneurship & innovation focus Standing U.S. citizens; rising juniors or seniors Components Virtual collaboration, internship, cultural immersion, service learning project Duration 8 weeks in summer Funding Travel stipends for pre-departure orientation and re-entry in NYC; roundtrip flight; health insurance; free accommodation Participants 12 Language Two years of college level German or equivalent Deadline Jan 15, 2015 Application culturalvistas.org/cvfellowship

5 EMGIP Landtag Internship Cultural Vistas Fellowship EMGIP Landtag IAESTE United States Internships Abroad Independent Work Abroad CBYX for Young Professionals Robert Bosch Fellowship Highlights State parliament internships for advanced German speakers Fields International relations, business, economics, public policy, political science, law, European studies, public health, education Standing U.S. or Canadian citizenship; undergraduate (sophomore and higher) or graduate studies Components Internship, work authorization, logistical support Duration 1 3 months (summer, spring or fall) Funding Monthly stipend of 670 for U.S. citizens; some funding for Canadian citizens (varies) Fee $75 application fee; $500 program fee (upon acceptance) Participants Varies Language High-intermediate Deadline Dec 1, 2014 (summer internship) Mar 31, 2015 (fall internship) Oct 1, 2015 (spring internship) Application culturalvistas.org/emgip

6 IAESTE Technical Internships Cultural Vistas Fellowship EMGIP Landtag IAESTE United States Internships Abroad Independent Work Abroad CBYX for Young Professionals Robert Bosch Fellowship Highlights Flagship program for technical students to complete paid internships abroad Fields STEM and applied arts, especially engineering, computer science, physics, natural and agricultural sciences, architecture Standing U.S. and international students; undergraduate (sophomore and higher), graduate or Ph.D. students Components Internship, logistical support, cultural immersion, IAESTE membership Duration 2 12 months Funding Monthly salary (amount varies by company) Fee $75 application fee; $600 program fee (upon acceptance; $100 will be refunded after program completion) Participants (varies) Language None required; some encouraged (depending on employer) Deadline Dec 1, 2014 Application iaesteunitedstates.org

7 Internships Abroad in Germany Cultural Vistas Fellowship EMGIP Landtag IAESTE United States Internships Abroad Independent Work Abroad CBYX for Young Professionals Robert Bosch Fellowship Highlights Custom internship placements, work authorization and optional language training Fields All Standing U.S. or international students; undergraduate (sophomore or higher) and graduate students Components Internship, work authorization, logistical support, language course (optional) Duration 3 12 months Funding Some paid internships (varies); scholarships; language stipends Fee $75 application fee; $700 program fee (upon acceptance) Participants (varies) Language Two years at college level or equivalent Deadline Dec 1, 2014 (summer internship) Rolling (5 months before) Application culturalvistas.org/internshipsabroad

8 Independent Work Abroad in Germany Cultural Vistas Fellowship EMGIP Landtag IAESTE United States Internships Abroad Independent Work Abroad CBYX for Young Professionals Robert Bosch Fellowship Highlights Work authorization for students completing independent internships Fields All Standing U.S. or international students; undergraduate (sophomore or higher) and graduate students Components Work authorization, logistical support Duration 3 12 months Funding Independent Fee $75 application fee; $325 program fee (upon acceptance) Participants Varies Language Depends on host company Deadline Rolling (2 months before internship start date) Application culturalvistas.org/workgermany

9 CBYX for Young Professionals Cultural Vistas Fellowship EMGIP Landtag IAESTE United States Internships Abroad Independent Work Abroad CBYX for Young Professionals Robert Bosch Fellowship Highlights Professional exchange for young and emerging leaders Fields All, especially STEM, business, vocational, agriculture Standing U.S. citizen or permanent resident; ages 18-24; high school diploma or higher Components Internship, language course, study semester, cultural immersion Duration 12 months Funding Monthly stipend, roundtrip flight, housing, tuition, language training, health insurance, program related travel in Germany Participants 75 Language None required, some preferred Deadline Dec 1, 2014 Application cbyx.info

10 Bosch Foundation Fellowship Cultural Vistas Fellowship EMGIP Landtag IAESTE United States Internships Abroad Independent Work Abroad CBYX for Young Professionals Robert Bosch Fellowship Highlights Professional exchange for leaders in U.S.-German affairs Fields Business, law, urban planning, public policy, journalism, nonprofit management and related Standing U.S. citizens; ages 40 or younger; master s degree preferred; 5+ years of relevant, full-time work experience Components High-level work phases, high-level seminars, language training Duration 6-9 months + intensive language training Funding Monthly stipend of 3,000; individual language tutoring in the U.S.; language training in Germany; roundtrip airfare; all program related travel; health insurance; dependent stipend Participants 15 Language level Welcome but not required Deadline Nov 1, 2015 Application culturalvistas.org/bosch

11 Can t Afford an Internship? Summary Cultural Vistas SubtitleScholarship Fund For Internships Abroad participants completing unpaid or low-paid internship 2013: $50,000 total; 37 scholarship recipients, 17 language stipend recipients (Germany) Preference given to students in financial need

12 Application Materials Summary Proof Subtitle of enrollment For Internship Programs: Online application Resume (+ Lebenslauf) Personal statement Official transcript Photocopy of passport Letters of recommendation $75 application fee* Additional for Fellowship Programs: Essay questions Proof of degree Proof of citizenship / permanent residency Some Programs Require: Additional documents (e.g. language test, professional picture)

13 The Placement Process Selection Internship Summary Identification Subtitle of Resume Review & Phone Interview German Skills Evaluation Fields & Potential Host Companies Placement Creation of Participant Portfolio for Placement Industry Research & Vetting of New Host Companies Contacting Suitable Host Companies within Partner Network in Germany Preparing for Employer Interview & Extending Internship Offer Obtaining Work Authorization Pre-Departure Information & Welcome Orientation Language Training in Germany* Re-Entry Career Planning & Evaluation

14 Contact: Katja Summary Kurz Subtitle University Relations Officer Cultural Vistas (212) of Presenter culturalvistas.org/news-and-impact