Fully Funded Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES), USA.
The much-anticipated moment has arrived; applications are now open for the 2024-25 session of the YES Program, welcoming Pakistani students.
The YES Program is an educational initiative designed for Pakistani high school students. It is open to all high school students across Pakistan. To be eligible for the US Exchange Program 2024, applicants should currently be in the ninth or tenth grade. This prestigious fully funded exchange program to the USA is made possible through funding from the Office of ECA (Educational and Cultural Affairs) within the US Department of State. The program offers fully funded scholarships to high school students, allowing them to spend an entire year in the United States. Known as the Kennedy-Lugar exchange program, it provides a fully funded year-long exchange experience in the USA.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program is financed by the Office of Educational and Cultural Affairs within the US Department of State. It enables high school students from 39 countries, including Pakistan, to study in American high schools and live with American host families. The YES Program is organized by a consortium of organizations led by the American Councils. This fully funded exchange program to the USA covers all expenses, from airfare and accommodation to tuition fees. Therefore, financial concerns need not deter students from applying; they simply need to meet the eligibility criteria and take a chance. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program is a fully funded international exchange program that empowers youth from diverse countries to engage in innovation, learning, cultural exchange, personal growth, and sharing.
Participants in the program enroll in a complete academic year of high school studies in the United States, participating in classes, laboratories, and extracurricular activities alongside their American peers. YES participants also engage in special enrichment activities, including community service, a civic education program, youth leadership training, and other endeavors aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of American culture through interaction with various segments of American society. Similarly, the participating students serve as cultural ambassadors for their home countries in their American host communities, becoming valuable resources for Americans who can learn about the rich cultures of the students' countries of origin.
Since its inception in 2003, the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program has provided fully funded scholarships for 1,274 high school students from various regions of Pakistan. So why wait any longer? Seize this incredible opportunity to explore the United States of America, study in American high schools at no cost, and apply for the YES Exchange Program tailored for Pakistani students.
Degree Level
Fully Funded Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES), USA. is available to undertake Undergraduate level programs at USA Universities.
Available Subjects
Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
