STUDY ABROAD APPLICATION

ATLANTIC EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL (AEI) STUDY ABROAD

PROGRAM APPLICATION 2024-2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE - November 3, 2023

Again this year, the AEI Study Abroad Program will offer a limited number of full scholarships to eligible New Brunswick high school students in the Anglophone sector to spend the 2024-2025 school year in GERMANY or SWITZERLAND. This program is being offered in collaboration with Youth for Understanding (YFU). Please visit their website www.yfu.org for more information.

The scholarship will include:

return international airfare to Germany or Switzerland and transportation to the host community
all tuition costs with the host school
language training that may be offered in the host country
accommodations and meals with a host family
a modest monthly spending allowance (although participants may want to bring additional funds)
medical insurance
costs associated with securing a visa (if required)
orientation sessions prior to departure, and debrief sessions upon return to New Brunswick

To be eligible, a student must:

be entering Grade 10, 11 or 12 in the 2024-25 school year
be between the ages of 15 and 18 years old
- to be eligible for the Germany program, students must have been born between March 31, 2006 and July 31, 2009
- to be eligible for the Switzerland program, students must have been born between September 30, 2006 and May 30, 2009
have an 80% average (or equivalent) on their June 2023 high school report, or similar achievement on their Grade 8 report for June 2023
complete this application in full, signed by the student, as well as a parent or legal guardian
include with this application a personal essay (500 to 1000 words) explaining why they would like to participate and would be a good candidate for this program
provide two (2) references who may be contacted directly by the selection committee

Applications are due by midnight, November 3, 2023

Upon acceptance, participants will be provided with the rules and code of behavior relevant to this program, and signatures of both the student and their parent or legal guardian will be required.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ?

If you or your parent/guardian have questions or require further information prior to preparing your application, please send an email to aei@gnb.ca and an AEI member will be pleased to respond to you.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Applicant's Name*

First Name

Last Name

Applicant's Gender*

Applicant's Address*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Applicant's Home Phone Number*

Applicant's Cell Phone Number*

Applicant's Email:*

I will be fully vaccinated (double dose) against COVID-19 by November 3, 2023*

Yes No

Date of Birth*

Parent(s)/Guardian(s)*

Parent Guardian

Parent/Guardian #1*

First Name

Last Name

Address (Parent/Guardian #1)*

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Home Phone Number (Parent/Guardian #1)*

Cell Phone Number (Parent/Guardian #1)

Email (Parent/Guardian #1)*

Parent/Guardian #2

First Name

Last Name

Address (if different than #1)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Home Phone Number (if different than #1)

Cell Phone Number (Parent/Guardian #2)

Email (Parent/Guardian #2) *

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Applicant's High School Name*

Applicant's School District*

Current Grade Level *

9 10 11

PROGRAM PREFERENCE AND ELIGIBILITY

Please indicate your interest in one or either of the programs (choose one only):*

Germany only (to be eligible, students must have been born between March 31, 2006 and July 31, 2009) Switzerland only (to be eligible, students must have been born between September 30, 2006 and May 30,, 2009) Either country (Please note date of birth requirements before selecting this option)

REPORT CARD

PLEASE NOTE: While each student's academic record is unique, participation in this program may result in a student spending an extra year in high school in New Brunswick before graduating. While full participation in high school courses in Germany or Switzerland is essential to this program, it should also be seen as a unique opportunity for personal growth and maturity as global citizens.

Report Card - attach June 2023 copy of report card (middle or high school report card)*

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ESSAY

Attach a personal essay (500-1000 words) in which you explain why you would like to participate in this program and why you feel you would be a good candidate.
Your essay should speak to your interests, goals, and what you hope to accomplish during and after your exchange year.
Your essay should also speak to how you might approach the challenges you will face in a country with a different culture and language of your own.
Your essay should be typed and single spaced.

Personal Essay *

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REFERENCES

Please provide contact information for two (2) adult references who know you well. One must be from a principal, vice-principal, guidance counselor, or teacher. The second must be from an adult outside of your family who knows you well (i.e. employer, mentor, coach, family friend, etc.) NOTE: References may be contacted directly by the selection committee.

Name of Reference #1 (Teacher, Guidance Counsellor or School Administrator)*

First Name

Last Name

Relationship (i.e. Math Teacher)*

Email (Reference #1)*

Phone Number (Reference #1)*

Name of Reference #2 (Employer, Mentor, Coach, Family Friend, etc.)*

First Name

Last Name

Relationship (i.e. Employer)*

Email (Reference #2)*

Phone Number (Reference #2)*

SIGNATURES

First Signature

I, the student applicant, affirm that all information contained in this application is true and, that if selected, I will review and agree to abide by the rules and behavior code that will be shared with me. (Use mouse or track pad to sign name electronically.)*

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Second Signature

I, the parent/guardian of the student applicant, affirm that I am supportive of this student's application, and that if selected, I will review and reinforce the importance of rules and behavior code for this program. (Use mouse or track pad to sign name electronically.)*

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Parent/Guardian Name*

First Name

Last Name