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JYM Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of the program who value the JYM experience, JYM is able to provide scholarships to students in need of financial assistance from both state universities and private colleges/universities.

JYM distributes approximately $50,000 in program scholarships annually. JYM scholarships generally range from $1000 to $4000, with the average award $2500.

All students are eligible to apply for JYM scholarships.
Scholarship Deadlines for Study Abroad in Germany (PDF)

JYM Scholarship Deadlines
are the same as Application Deadlines
Full-Year Program March 15
First Semester Only March 15
Second Semester Only October 1


JYM Scholarship Application Forms
should be submitted along with JYM Application


Other Scholarships

Students receiving Pell Grants should consider applying for a Gilman Scholarship (up to $5000)

All students should consider applying for a DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship
(€ 6150+ for the full year; € 2460+ for one semester)

"FinAid - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid" website can direct you to scholarship sources listed in various Books about Studying Abroad. The University of Minnesota's International Study and Travel Center website has a searchable database of many other scholarship opportunities. The Financial Aid Information Page has a special area for study abroad. Financial Aid Search Through the Web ("FastWeb") has a searchable database of scholarships and loans. Also consider approaching organizations which encourage and support study abroad in general (e.g. Rotary International), or local German-American associations in your community.


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