Migratory Bird
Funding program of the Claussen-Simon Foundation for Hamburg district students: 4–6 week stay abroad with a host family and school attendance in Europe. Costs covered except for a €100 personal contribution. Application deadline once a year at the beginning of the year.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the program is to enable students in the 9th and 10th grades of Hamburg district schools to gain valuable intercultural experiences and improved language skills through a four- to six-week stay with host families in a European foreign country.
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation with host family
- On-site school fees
- Organization and supervision by Experiment e.V.
Non-eligible expenses
- Personal expenses for individual needs
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Students at Hamburg district schools in the 9th or 10th grade
- Willingness to make up four to six weeks of lessons
- Interest in a stay abroad in a European country
Documents required for application
- Teacher's assessment
- Registration form from Experiment e.V.
- Parental consent form
Description
The Claussen-Simon Foundation enables young students from Hamburg district schools in the 9th grade to undertake a several-week stay abroad in Europe through its international scholarship. In cooperation with Experiment e.V. and the Authority for Schools, Family, and Vocational Training, participants can live with host families for four to six weeks and attend regular school lessons on site. The program aims to sustainably strengthen language skills and promote intercultural experiences. Comprehensive support by Experiment e.V. in the host country, as well as intensive preparatory and follow-up seminars, ensure that academic continuity is maintained during and after the stay abroad.
The funding amount covers all costs for travel, accommodation, meals, and school attendance minus a personal contribution of 100 euros. Expenses for personal needs are not eligible. Requirements for a successful application include proof of current school attendance at a Hamburg district school, willingness to make up missed lessons, and submission of a teacher’s recommendation via the online portal at the beginning of the year. Selection takes place once annually, and funded stays can commence from September 1, 2025. The program is aimed at motivated students who wish to practically experience personal development and social tolerance in an international environment.
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