Impacting Over 11,000
Participants Since 2003
YES Program
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for secondary school students from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend one academic year in the United States.
Are you an American high school student? Learn about YES Abroad.
Be a YES Student
Scholarships for secondary school students to study abroad in the United States of America!
Students, select your country below.
Host a YES Student
By sharing your home and heart with a YES scholarship student, you will bring more peace and understanding to your community and the world.
Host as a Family | Host as a School
YES Alumni
The goals of the YES Alumni Program are to expand on and practice what YES students have learned about volunteerism, community service and citizen responsibility during their exchange year. Learn more about events, opportunities, and resources.
Happy 15th Anniversary!
Celebrate with us by using #KLYES15
Enjoy this anniversary video from our co-founder, Senator Lugar (R)
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