About the Program
The Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad program, sponsored by the U.S. Department
of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is offering
American high school students and recent graduates in the U.S. full
scholarships for up to one academic year to live and study abroad in
countries with significant Muslim populations. Scholarships cover
expenses for program fees, pre-departure and arrival orientations in
Washington DC, secondary health insurance, and ensure careful placement
with host families that, like you, are eager to share themselves with
the world.Participate on a program in one of these countries:
Bosnia & Herzegovina | Ghana | India | Indonesia | Macedonia | Malaysia | Morocco | Phillipines | Senegal | Thailand | Turkey
*The U.S. Department of State reserves the right to amend this list at any time. The YES Abroad program was initiated as a reciprocal extension of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program for international students from countries with significant Muslim populations. The first group of Americans participated in YES Abroad in the 2009-2010 academic year, living and studying in ten select YES countries. The program now offers 65 full scholarships to American students nationwide.
YES Abroad students serve as “youth ambassadors” of the United States, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and communities. Participants live with a host family, attend a local high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about the host country’s society and values; they also help educate others about American society and values. For specific details, click on any of the participating countries in the list above.
The YES Abroad scholarship covers costs related to: round-trip airfare, room and board for the Pre-Departure Orientation; round-trip airfare between the participant’s home region and community abroad; in-country support; cultural activities; school tuition (where applicable); room and board with a host family; secondary medical benefits; visa fees; and a modest stipend.
The YES Abroad program is administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of State by a consortium of non-profit organizations led by American Councils for International Education and includes AFS-USA, AMIDEAST, and iEARN-USA.
Learn more about how to apply for the YES Abroad program.
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