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The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program was established to provide scholarships for high school students (15-17 years) to spend up to one academic year in the U.S. This program is vital to expanding communication between the people of the United States and Macedonia in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Students selected to receive a scholarship 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 Macedonia and Macedonian culture.