During the 2011-2012 academic year, 4 American high schools students spent one year in Chennai, India on the YES Abroad program. The Kennedy-Lugar YES Abroad program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offers American high school students and recent graduates in the U.S. full scholarships for up to one academic year to live and study abroad in countries with significant Muslim populations. Scholarships cover expenses for program fees, pre-departure and arrival orientations in Washington DC, secondary health insurance, and ensure careful placement with host families that are eager to share themselves with the world.

To learn the impact of the YES Abroad program in India, please view the video below: