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Scholarships

NorthWest Student Exchange proudly offers the following scholarship opportunities during the 2024/25 school year:

Cultural Essay Contest Scholarship

To support high school students’ pursuit of cultural understanding and educational goals, the NWSE Cultural Essay Contest Scholarship offers U.S. high school students opportunities to explore how cultural exchange and activities affect nations and societies, as well as to share their unique perspectives on global issues.

Scholarship Details
  • Scholarship Awards: Three (3) $300 scholarships for qualified students
  • Eligibility: Open to all qualified U.S. students currently enrolled in high school
  • Essay Length: 500-600 words (not AI generated)
  • Submission Deadline:
    June 15, 2025

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Exchange Award to Germany

NorthWest Student Exchange offers three Student Exchange Awards to qualified U.S. high school students who study German. Award winners will travel to Germany for a semester or school year to be immersed in German language, life, and culture.

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“At first when I was thinking of the exchange, could I do it or not… I was afraid… but then I came here and it has been so, so good. I am…

Leonie from France

“Every person I’ve met here in some way made me think better about myself. And this, I must say, is my biggest impression here. That anytime you talk to somebody –…

Arina from Russia

“It is amazing how fast the students adapt to your home life and become just like your own son or daughter. They have personalities that bring a lot of different…

Mark from Utah, USA

“Taking part in this program was much more than living for six months in another continent with different people. I still can’t believe how close I got with my friends…

Chiara from Italy
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