The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals is a scholarship program to Germany. It is designed to give participants understanding for everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany and the United States; German language knowledge is not required, though recommended. CBYX is intended primarily for young adults in business, technical, vocational, engineering, and agricultural fields, though participants from all fields are encouraged to apply. For American participants, the 12-month program begins in late July, and consists of 2 months intensive German language-training and a 5-month internship in the participant's career field.