Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
What is Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad?
American high school students on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES Abroad) program will spend one academic semester or year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali (semester), Morocco, Oman, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia and Turkey.
Administration
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad is administered by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Program Requirements
Eligibility details include:
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- 15-18.5 years of age at start of program.
- Enrolled in high school (including home school) at the time of application.
- For the following countries, prior French skills are required: Morocco, Senegal.
- The YES Abroad program seeks applicants of all racial, ethnic, religious, socio-economic backgrounds, and sexual orientations.
Application Details
What is the application process for Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad?
To apply to the YES Abroad program, please visit the YES Abroad information page.