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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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“Probably the biggest reward of being an exchange student was being hosted by an amazing family. I couldn’t imagine life without them anymore and I feel like I will be at…

Julia from Germany

“What I love the most about my exchange in America is my host family. I will definitely come back to America to see them and all my friends. The food, school,…

Sol from Spain

“[NWSE’s] choices of school, the host family, and the coordinator were great! My exchange experience supported by NWSE was valuable and memorable. I would like to recommend NWSE as an…

Namiki from Japan

“I would recommend NWSE, because the coordinators and the staff in the headquarter put a lot of effort into providing the best care and support for exchange students during their…

Philipp from Germany
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