Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Scholarship

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Scholarship supports eligible high school students from participating countries to spend an academic year in the United States. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, the exchange gives students the opportunity to attend a local high school, live with a host family and learn about American culture while sharing their own. This Scholarship Union archive brings together information about the Kennedy-Lugar YES Scholarship, including program details, eligibility guidance and application resources. Availability and selection requirements vary by country and application cycle. Applicants should check the official YES program information and their local administering organization for current rules, deadlines and instructions. Criteria may include age, school grade, citizenship or residency, academic standing and English proficiency; requirements are not identical in every participating country. The YES program is a high school exchange, not a scholarship for undergraduate or postgraduate study, and it is not generally open to applicants from countries without an active program. Students seeking university funding can explore other scholarship opportunities on Scholarship Union.