GAPP 101: The Basics of Funding, Scholarships & Network Support

Thinking about starting a GAPP exchange at your school but not sure where to begin or what support is available to you?

This session is designed for educators and administrators who want to understand the ecosystem behind a German American Partnership Program exchange. This isn't only about the student experience; it's about showing you the robust infrastructure, financial resources, and professional community that GAPP offers to make running an exchange program manageable and rewarding.

GAPP is a national program available to all secondary schools in the U.S. Your school does not need an existing German program to participate.

What You'll Discover:

• What GAPP Is and How It Works: An introduction to the program: its history, structure, and why it continues to be one of the most trusted high school student exchange frameworks between the U.S. and Germany.
• A Community You Can Count On : GAPP isn't a program you run alone. You'll be joining a vibrant network of educators and partner schools across the country who share resources, experiences, and support. We'll show you what that community looks like and how to plug into it.
• Administrative Support: Learn about our cooperation with flight companies that simplify logistics and reduce costs.
• Liability Insurance: We'll walk you through the liability insurance options available through GAPP, giving you and your administration peace of mind before, during, and after the exchange.
• Scholarships, and Grants : Discover the financial support available to schools and students that can make participation possible for a wider range of students.
• Professional Development Through the Goethe-Institut USA: Discover professional development opportunities, resources, and connections to deepen engagement with German language and culture.
• Introduction to German American Virtual Exchange: GAVE allows schools to build international connections digitally; a great complement to, or stepping stone toward, an in-person exchange.

By the end of this session, you'll have a clear picture of the support system behind GAPP and the confidence to bring this opportunity to your school.