Sponsorship programmes and other organisations
The LEONARDO programme
LEONARDO is a program of the European Union and promotes placement courses in the following countries: Member countries of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey. This program can render financial support with language courses, travel expenses and residence costs. The linguistic and cultural preparation with up to 200 € and travel expenses can also be subsidised between 98 € and 563 € depending upon country of destination. The residence costs are monthly sponsored at 350 EUR on average. The duration of the practical course can amount to 3-12 months for students and 3-6 months for college graduates.
The required documentation can be found at the International Office of the UAS Erfurt or under www.leonardopraktika.de.
InWEnt (International training and development)
The society promotes a six month's practice semester in technical and economic fields with at least three completed study semesters and six months of practical experience at the time of the application. Detailed advice is available at the International Office of the UAS Erfurt, or under: www.inwent.org
ASA programme
ASA is a world-wide exchange program for learning of development policy, which addresses itself to students and young working people between 21 and 30. ASA offers scholarships for 3 months work and study stays in Africa, Asia, Latin America and south-east Europe. documentation is available from the International Office at the UAS Erfurt or under www.asa-programm.de/en/index.html
IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)
IAESTE run an international trainee exchange for students studying engineering, natural sciences and forestry sciences world-wide. IAESTE offers support with the placing of placement course places abroad. The duration of the placement course usually amounts to 2-3 months. The students must have completed a basic study course.
www.iaeste.de
Overseas bafög
Promoted in the context of university education are possible placement courses. More information is
www.bafoeg.bmbf.de
www.studentenwerke.de
www.auslandsbafoeg.de
Detailed advice regarding all questions for the preparation of a placement course abroad is available at the International Office of the UAS Erfurt.