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YES & YES Abroad

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for secondary school students (age 15-17) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the United States. Scholarships for the YES Abroad Program are also available to U.S. citizens attending high school (age 15-18.5) to spend one academic year or a semester in select countries.

 

Apr
26
YES Lends Hand to Chalinze Village, Tanzania Continue >
Apr
25
Proudly Tunisian and Part of the Revolution Continue >
Apr
24
'American-Friendly' and Eager to Learn Continue >
May
08
Meeting of a Lifetime Continue >
Apr
27
Giving Becomes an International Affair Continue >
Apr
24
YES Alumni in Thailand Spend "A Day With Kids!" Continue >
Impacting over 2000 participants
Proudly Tunisian and Part of the Revolution

Proudly Tunisian and Part of the Revolution

A Tunisian YES student is a witness to history.
Breaking Stereotypes Over the Dinner Table

Breaking Stereotypes Over the Dinner Table

Jewish families and Muslim students in DC area opening hearts and minds.
Students Explore Homelessness Through Volunteerism and Service

Students Explore Homelessness Through Volunteerism and Service

YES Students assist local homeless tent city and food kitchen.
An American Perspective on an Interfaith Exchange

An American Perspective on an Interfaith Exchange

DC-area eighth grader reflects on interfaith exchange with local YES students
Civic Education Week Brings International Students Together

Civic Education Week Brings International Students Together

YES students unite in nation's capital for week of civic engagement.