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*If you are a secondary school student in the United States interested in applying for the YES Abroad Program, please click here for more information.

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program was established in October, 2002 to provide scholarships for high school students (15-17 years) to spend up to one academic year in the U.S. The program is vital to expanding communication between the people of the United States and its partner countries in the program in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Students live with a host family, attend a U.S. high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures.

 

How to Apply...

Students who fulfill the Eligibility Criteria and agree to the Parent Student Agreement and General Program Rules can apply for the YES Program scholarship. Eligible students are encouraged to review the YES AFS website.

 
US History Comes Alive for Students in Washington State
US History Comes Alive for Students in Washington State
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Egyptian YES Alumni Unite for Civic Engagement Conference
Egyptian YES Alumni Unite for Civic Engagement Conference
Alumni convened a conference themed "Civic Engagement: It's Your Society, Get Involved!" Continue >
YES Alumni Small Grants Program
YES Alumni Small Grants Program
YES Alumni from around the world have the opportunity to apply for funds for alumni projects and programming. Continue >
Egyptian YES Alumna Selected as Official Reporter for TEDxYouth Leadership Conference
Egyptian YES Alumna Selected as Official Reporter for TEDxYouth Leadership Conference
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Students Discover Common Ground through Interfaith Exchange
Students Discover Common Ground through Interfaith Exchange
Muslim and Hindu exchange students, Jewish teens learn about religions Continue >
Youth exchange program students tour Arc of Steuben
Youth exchange program students tour Arc of Steuben
Arc of Steuben helps adults and children with developmental or other disabilities; YES students learn all about it. Continue >
We Are All in the Same Boat!
We Are All in the Same Boat!
AFS Canoe Journey 2011 Continue >
Getting to Know You
Getting to Know You
YES students adapting to the new environment. Continue >
US Ambassador to Egypt Welcomes YES Class of 2010-11
US Ambassador to Egypt Welcomes YES Class of 2010-11
Fifty Egyptian YES students honored by the U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Margaret Scobey. Continue >
First YES Abroad Class Returns to US!
First YES Abroad Class Returns to US!
25 YES students return back home to US after a year of exchange. Continue >