[1] The exam provides individual diagnostic feedback, rewards students through an extensive regional and national prize program, and creates a sense of accomplishment.
Students attend classes at an academic high school, stay in homestays, and participate in various excursions to places of cultural significance.
The initial selection process takes place through the AATG National German Exam: Those students who score at or above the 90th percentile and meet eligibility requirements[2] are informed that they can apply for the Study Trip Award.
For the first time in the 2021-2022 school year, group placement was determined by the results of AVANT Stamp Tests administered free of charge to students who advanced to the National Selection Round.
[4] Each year up to four recipients of this scholarship are selected from the applicants for the National German Exam Study Trip Award.