Applications for the 2025-2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program are open, and it provides full scholarships for U.S. high school students to study in select countries for an entire academic year.
December 4, 2024
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The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers full scholarships for U.S. high school students to study abroad for an entire academic year. The program is designed to promote cultural exchange and foster international understanding by immersing students in the culture and language of their host country.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program aims to foster international understanding and intercultural connections. Participating students will live with host families, attend local high schools, and become immersed in their host country’s language and culture.
No specific field of study is required, as students attend local high schools in their host countries and engage in a variety of subjects.
Fully Funded High School Study Abroad Program
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To be eligible, applicants must:
Selection is based on academic merit, leadership skills, motivation to engage with different cultures, and adaptability. The process includes essays, transcripts, recommendations, and an interview for shortlisted candidates.
This program is specifically for U.S. citizens. The students study abroad in select countries.
Various countries where the YES Abroad Program is offered, with students living with host families and attending local high schools.
Varies depending on the number of applicants and available placements.
One full academic year
Complete the online application and provide the following:
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