Deadline: 20-Nov-20
U.S. Embassy in Libya is seeking applications for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, to provide scholarships for Libyan high school students to study for one academic year in the United States.
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.
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.
After their year in the United States, YES alumni can look forward to participating in the active Libyan YES alumni network.
Eligibility Criteria
Student must:
- Be a citizen of Libya;
- Be a resident of Libya at the time of application;
- Be a resident in Libya for at least the past three years
- Be enrolled in a secondary school at the time of application, in grades 10 or 11 (first or second year of secondary school);
- Be between the ages of 15-18.5 by the start of the program (August 1, 2021);
- Have an average grade of at least B for the past three academic years;
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English;
- Demonstrate maturity, good character, academic excellence, flexibility and commitment to promoting cross-cultural understanding;
- Receive parental approval for travel and participation in the program; and
- Not be U.S. citizen or permanent resident and not born in the United States.
How to Apply
- Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, visit https://ly.usembassy.gov/call-for-applications-the-kennedy-lugar-youth-exchange-and-study-yes/