Von Humboldt (Alexander) Foundation - Bundeskanzler Scholarship

Bundeskanzler (Federal Chancellor) Scholarships: Ten Federal Chancellor 
   scholarships are awarded annually to exceptionally able young Americans 
   for study in such fields as the humanities, social sciences, law and
   economics at academic or other appropriate institutions in Germany. The
   objective of this program is to maintain and foster a close relationship
   between the U.S. and Germany by providing young scholars and practicing
   professionals the opportunity to obtain substantial professional and
   personal knowledge of Germany.

Eligibility: Interested persons must be nominated by a senior academic
   official or other prominent person with knowledge of the nominee's
   achievements; individuals may also submit applications directly to the
   Foundation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens under 35 years of age and
   should have at least a bachelor's degree by the time the award begins.

Period: Normally one year beginning about September 1, preceded by
   language classes which commence in August and are held in Germany.

Amount: Monthly scholarship stipends will vary between DM 3,500 and
   DM 5,500 net; travel and language training expenses will be reimbursed.

Deadline:  Applications must be submitted to the Foundation office in
   Bonn, Germany by October 31 (postmarked).

Contact: In Germany:                  In the U.S.:

Alexander von Humboldt- Foundation    Dr. Bernard Stein
Jean-Paul Str 12 		      Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation
D-53173 Bonn 2, Germany	   	      U.S. Office Liaison	
e-mail: Al@alex.avh.uni-bonn.de       1055 Thomas Jefferson St, NW Ste 2030 
			              Washington, DC 20007	
				      Tel. (202) 2962990
				      Fax (202) 833-8514		  

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