Summer Institute for Outstanding European Students in Education
A program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
About the Program
The Summer Institute for Outstanding European Students in Education is a program in the United States for university students who are focusing their studies in Education. The Institute program will offer several students from Germany the opportunity to learn about the United States and the American systems of primary, secondary, and higher education, join in community service activities, refine their English language skills, and interact with American students and fellow participants from France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Individuals from a broad range of ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Awards will cover all participant costs. All Institute activities will be conducted in English.
- Participants of the 2008 Summer Institute in Alaska - (from left to right) Thomas Balkamis, Tuyrak Vural, Christoph Schindler, Muhamet Idrizi und Karolin Pawelzik
Participants will travel to the United States in mid-July (approximately July 18, 2009) and stay for five weeks. The Institute will take place on a U.S. university campus to be identified in April 2009. There will be a total of 12 participants in the Institute. Participants and Institute staff will attend a meeting in Washington, DC, at the conclusion of the program. Recruitment and selection of candidates for the Institute will be managed by the German-American Fulbright Commission. The application deadline is February 27, 2009. Awards will be announced in April 2009.
- German students at a field trip with program participants from Spain, United Kingdom and France
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals interested in participating in the Summer Institute for Outstanding European Students in Education must meet the following eligibility requirements. The program is open to students whose program of study is related to Education. Applicants are expected to:
• be able to participate in the program in its entirety;
• have completed at least two years of coursework in Education by July 2009;
• have an adequate working knowledge of English;
• be committed to returning to their home university in the fall of 2009;
• have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by academic grades, awards, and teacher recommendations;
• have had little or no study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of Germany;
• be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded;
• and be willing and able to fully participate in an academically intensive program that includes community service.
Financial Provisions
Those selected as participants in the 2009 Summer Institute will be provided with the following:
• round-trip airfare from home city to the host university in the United States, including a stop in Washington, DC, at the conclusion of the program;
• visa sponsorship
• tuition and fees at the host university;
• lodging and meals on the host university campus;
• a small daily allowance for incidental expenses;
• health and accident coverage in accordance with United States Government guidelines;
• a book and educational materials allowance.
Application Procedure & Deadlines
The application period for 2009 is closed. The scholarship announcement for the Summer Institute 2010 will be publicized in the beginning of 2010. Further information and application materials will then be available here.
