Cultural Vistas Summer Internship Program in Germany 2014-2015

Cultural Vistas Summer Internship Program in Germany 2014-2015 

Applications are invited for the Cultural Vistas Summer Internship Program in Germany. Students, international and U.S., enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities and Canadian citizens enrolled in U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities are eligible for the program. Interning abroad gives you the unique opportunity to explore a new culture, improve your language skills, and gain intercultural competence all while boosting your resume and gathering professional experience. Most of the internships are paid. Compensation varies by industry and will either be approximately EUR 200–600 per month, or approximately EUR 100–200 per month plus free housing. All eligible participants will receive a scholarship application via email. Priority will be given to participants with financial need and to those with unpaid internships. Internship application deadline is December 15, 2014.

Field of Internship: Interning abroad gives you the unique opportunity to explore a new culture, improve your language skills, and gain intercultural competence all while boosting your resume and gathering professional experience. Germany provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable international work skills, improve German language abilities, and experience German life and culture firsthand.

Course Level: Internship

Internship Provider: Cultural Vistas

Internship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:

-Students, international and U.S., enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities and Canadian citizens enrolled in U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities are eligible for the program.

-At least two years of university level studies in the field of your major

-Two years of post-secondary instruction in German or the equivalent (extra language training is available, if needed)

-Practical experience in target internship field (summer employment, prior internship, lab position, etc.) does not need to be extensive, but is preferred. The more experience you have, the more desirable you are to a potential host company.

Internship Open for International Students: Students, international and U.S., enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities and Canadian citizens enrolled in U.S. or Canadian colleges and universities are eligible for the program.

Is this paid internship? Yes, some of the internships are paid, although each situation is unique and it is ultimately the host company that will make this decision. Compensation varies by industry and will either be approximately EUR 200–600 per month, or approximately EUR 100–200 per month plus free housing. Much like in the United States, internships in technical fields are generally paid, while internships for those with a liberal arts background tend to be unpaid. A limited number of scholarships are available through the Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund, for qualified participants.

Internship Description: The Cultural Vistas Summer Internship Program in Germany provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable international work skills, improve German language abilities, and experience German life and culture firsthand. Internship placements are available in a variety of fields, including, but not limited to, business, engineering, finance, tourism, IT, media/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, German studies, and economics. Internship duration is typically two to three months, with most students completing a three month internship. Many internships are paid and scholarships are available to qualified participants who receive unpaid internships. Participants will receive a scholarship application following acceptance to the program. A limited number of language course stipends are also available for those who qualify.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Internship Duration: The Internship Program in Germany runs year-round and the duration ranges between three and twelve months, depending on the participant’s wishes, schedule, and language skills. It is possible to extend the internship in coordination with the host company. The work authorization associated with the program can be extended to a maximum of 12 months in total and is only valid for the internship for which it has been issued.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of application is online. Along with these documents :-

– Professional Photo

– College Transcripts

– Resume in English

– Letter of recommendation

– Recommendation form

– Copy of the picture page of your passport

– Declaration of Commitment

– Certificate of Enrollment

– Language test

– resume

– Application Essay

– $75 Application Fee

– Letter from your college or university if your internship is mandatory

Internship Application Deadline: Internship application deadline is December 15, 2014.