YES Abroad Country
YES Country
Countries
Suriname
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.
The YES program launched in Suriname in 2008. YES Suriname partners with twenty schools around the country and recruits from the following districts: Parmaribo, Nickerie, Wanica, Commewijne, Coronie, Saramacca, and Brokopondo.
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. For more application information please visit the iEARN Suriname website. If you have any further questions or concerns, lease contact iEARN Suriname at iearn_suriname@yahoo.com.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged between 15 - 17 years
- Must be Surinamese citizen
- Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th grade of junior high school or 1st grade of senior high school
- Average grade of 7.5 for all major subjects; especially English
- Must be fluent in english
- Preferably active in extra curricular activities and sport
- No previous travel to the United States
Contact Info
Belladonnastraat 17
Sotuba Route de Koulikoro, EX EIV pres du Laboratoire Centrale
Paramaribo, 597
Suriname
Office Telephone: +8706040/+8644440
Email Address: iearn_suriname@yahoo.com
