Deadline: 31 October 2019
Applications are now open for “Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program” that provides scholarships for high school students to study for one academic year in the United States.
YES is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by AMIDEAST.
YES students live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. society and values; they also help educate Americans about their home country and culture. The program supports students with disabilities and encourages their participation.
Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the YES program was established by the U.S. Congress in 2003 to improve understanding between countries with significant Muslim populations and the United States. YES students serve as “youth ambassadors” of their home country, forming a cultural bridge of understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and communities.
YES scholars will have the opportunity to:
- Live with an American family
- Study at a U.S. high school
- Participate in a youth leadership training program
- Experience U.S. culture and society first hand
- Improve their English
- Make new friends
- Represent the country’s cultural ambassadors to the USA
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Jordanian citizen
- Be at least 15 years old and no older than 18.5 by August 1st 2020
- Be currently enrolled in the 9th or 10th Grade
- Have an overall grade of at least “B” (80%) in all academic subjects for the past two years
- Have an overall grade of at least “B+” (85%) in English for the past two years
- Meet a minimum English proficiency requirement, which will be measured by a test
- Demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to promoting cross-cultural understanding
- Should not be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or previous applicant for immigration to the U.S.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Jordan
For more information, please visit https://www.amideast.org/jordan/find-a-scholarship/high-school-and-younger/kennedy-lugar-youth-exchange-study-yes-program