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YES & YES Abroad

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for secondary school students (age 15-17) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the United States. Scholarships for the YES Abroad Program are also available to U.S. citizens attending high school (age 15-18) to spend one academic year or a semester in select countries.

 

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YES Student, James Chungu Scores First 3 Pointer! Continue >
Feb
10
D.C. Civic Education Workshop for Exchange Students Continue >
Jan
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January Student of the Month Continue >
Dec
31
My Weekend with Host Family in Croatia Continue >
Dec
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YES Alumnus reflects on the Training of Trainers Workshop Continue >
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The Power of Patience and Kindness Continue >
Impacting over 2000 participants
YES Alumnus reflects on the Training of Trainers Workshop

YES Alumnus reflects on the Training of Trainers Workshop

Hassan Saeed, YES 2008-2009 Alumnus from Pakistan reflects on his recent trip to Indonesia.
D.C. Civic Education Workshop for Exchange Students

D.C. Civic Education Workshop for Exchange Students

Students learn about U.S. government and civic organizations
Apply Now - 2013  Alumni Grants Competition

Apply Now - 2013 Alumni Grants Competition

Win $250-$1000 to support community service projects.
Alumni Scholarship Opportunity: Global Village

Alumni Scholarship Opportunity: Global Village

A leadership program for alumni striving to enter the business sector. Apply today!
A Visit to Central Bosnia

A Visit to Central Bosnia

History and nature abound on a visit to the former Ottoman capital of Bosnia.