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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 officially launched in Pakistan in 2003 in hopes to expand communication between the people of the United States and Pakistan in order to promote mutual understanding and respect.
Since 2003, over 400 Pakistani students have received the YES Scholarship, lived with a host family, attended a U.S. high school, engaged in activities to learn about American society and values, acquired leadership skills, and helped educate Americans about their countries and cultures.
In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, the International Education and Resource Network in Pakistan and the U.S. (iEARN-PK/iEARN-USA), and partnering organizations, the Pakistan office recruits students from all regions in Pakistan. Students are selected on the basis of their application, Secondary Level English Proficiency (SLEP) test score, and in-person interviews.
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 apply through their schools first. If your school is not a partner, please download the Preliminary Application Form from the YES Pakistan website and submit to the country office. Please review the YES Pakistan Website for all other application information.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Secondary school students currently enrolled in 9th, 10th or 11th grade.
• Minimum 15 years of age but not more than 17 years during program
• Minimum "A" in all subjects in current year; minimum ‘B’ average for past three years.
• No previous travel to the United States.
• Excellent English language ability; minimum English grade of 70% in past three years.
If eligible, students will be short listed for final rounds:
• Score 50+ on Secondary Level English Proficiency (SLEP) test; (480+ on Institutional TOEFL exam).
• Knows and practices Pakistani culture and values; represent culture in U.S communities.
• Demonstrate maturity, flexibility, adaptability, good character and scholastic aptitude.
• Willingness to participate in host family’s daily life.
• Record of all necessary immunizations, as outlined in the Student Application
• Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to promote cross-cultural understanding.
• Agreement to attend classes full-time and maintain a ‘B’ average
• Willingness and agreement to abide by the 'YES Student Rules' as outlined in the YES Student Application and all other rules and policies during the program.
Contact Info
22, Ali Bhai Centre 233-A
Shahra-e-Qaideen
P.E.C.H.S., Block-2
Karachi, 75400
Pakistan
Office Telephone: +9234547547
Email Address: yes@iearnpk.org
