Bosnia and HerzegovinaFLEX Global Scholarship 2026 provides U.S. high school students and recent graduates the opportunity to study abroad in multiple countries, live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in leadership and enrichment programming. FLEX Global Scholarship emphasizes cultural exchange and language development while giving students experiences in business, entrepreneurship, tech, and Super Intelligence.
The program is administered through the FLEX Global Abroad initiative (U.S. Department of State program heritage noted) with application information and eligibility details available on the FLEX Global website and application portal managed by American Councils for International Education. Contact details and a downloadable program flyer are provided on the site.
Benefits of FLEX Global Scholarship 2026
- Round-trip airfare between the participant’s home and host communities
- In-country support
- Room and board with a host family
- Emergency accident and sickness coverage
- Host country visa fees
- Modest monthly stipend
- Access to a mobile phone or SIM card while on program
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Eligibility Criteria for the FLEX Global Scholarship 2026
- U.S. citizen, enrolled in grades 9-12 (high school, including home school) at the time of application
- Age 15 to 18.5 at the program start date
- Applicants of all grade-point averages and academic performance are encouraged to apply
- Complete eligibility details are available here and in the application.
How to Apply for the FLEX Global Scholarship 2026
- Apply through the American Councils application portal (login link provided on the site)
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions for Students and Parents linked on the site
- Download the FLEX Global Abroad program flyer for additional program information
- Contact highschoolstudyabroad@americancouncils.org or call 1-800-380-6552 for questions
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Monday, 30 November 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the FLEX Global Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based on information provided on the official program pages.
Who is eligible to apply for the FLEX Global Scholarship?
Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens enrolled in grades 9-12 (including home school) at the time of application. Applicants must be age 15 to 18.5 at the program start date. The site notes that applicants of all grade-point averages and academic performance are encouraged to apply and directs applicants to the full eligibility page for details.
What countries can I study in through FLEX Global Abroad?
The program lists available host countries including Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. The U.S. Department of State reserves the right to amend the FLEX Global Abroad country list at any time.
What costs are covered by the program?
Provided program benefits listed on the site include round-trip airfare, in-country support, room and board with a host family, emergency accident and sickness coverage, host country visa fees, a modest monthly stipend, and access to a mobile phone or SIM card while on program.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline for the 2027-28 academic year is listed as November 30, 2026. Applicants should refer to the official site and application for any updates or year-specific deadlines.
How do I apply to the program?
To apply, use the American Councils application portal link provided on the FLEX Global site. The site includes a direct ‘Apply to FLEX Global Abroad’ button that opens the American Councils login/application system for high school study abroad.
Where can I find more information and resources?
The site links to Frequently Asked Questions pages for Students and Parents and provides a downloadable FLEX Global Abroad program flyer. It also references the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) for related programming comparisons.
Who runs the application portal for FLEX Global Abroad?
The application portal link provided on the site directs applicants to American Councils for International Education (the ais.americancouncils.org login), which manages the program application system for high school study abroad.
Is there local in-country support during the program?
Yes. The program states that in-country support is provided as part of the program services, alongside host family placement and school placement to support participants while they are abroad.
How can I contact the program with questions?
For questions, the site provides an email address: highschoolstudyabroad@americancouncils.org and a phone number: 1-800-380-6552, available Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
Are there health or insurance provisions for participants?
The program includes emergency accident and sickness coverage for participants as one of the provided benefits. Applicants should consult the application and program materials for full details on coverage.
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