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Call for Applications: The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (Libya)

Deadline: 15-Nov-21

The U.S. Embassy in Libya is calling for applications for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study to provide scholarships for high school students to study for one academic year in the United States.

Youth Exchange and Study (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.

The program can support students with disabilities and encourages their participation. The Department of State and the YES program work with Mobility International (MIUSA) to provide students with disabilities leadership-building workshops, appropriate information, and support as needed to enhance their year in the United States.

Eligibility Criteria

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Libya.

 

For more information, visit https://ly.usembassy.gov/call-for-applications-the-kennedy-lugar-youth-exchange-and-study-yes/

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