Scholarships cover all major expenses including:

• Roundtrip airfare to the U.S.
• Room and board
• Other educational expenses
• A full academic year to study in a U.S. high school

Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program for High School Students

High school students with disabilities encouraged to apply!

The YES program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to provide scholarships for high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the U.S. The students live with host families, attend school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures. 

Application: Deadlines and procedures vary from country to country. Please click on the links below for application forms and details for:

For information on the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs offered U.S. Department of State YES program website.  E-mail: YES@state.gov.

Additional Resources

For other programs for citizens in Middle East / North Africa countries, visit AMIDEAST at www.amideast.org.

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