Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants who want to enroll in an undergraduate degree program in USA to apply for the US Government Youth Exchange and Study Scholarship 2025. The scholarship is available to students who want to live and study in USA.
The U.S. Department of States in collaboration with the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program will provide full funding for successful applicants to cover for visa, flights, accommodation, monthly stipends, and the costs of training materials.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): U.S. Department of States
- Host Institution(s): Participating Universities in USA
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: High School
- Nationality: Select Countries
See Also: Government of Quebec Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students to Study in Canada
Youth Exchange and Study Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the U.S. Youth Exchange and Study Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be between the ages of 15-18 by the start of program (August 15, 2025).
- Must be enrolled in a secondary school in the eligible country.
- Must have completed JS3 class by August 2025.
- Have the equivalent of a B average or better without failing grades.
- Not have spent a total of more than 90 days in the U.S. in the last five years.
- Meet U.S. J-1 visa eligibility requirements (for instance, U.S. citizens are not eligible for J-1 visa).
- Must be a citizen and resident in an eligible country.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Youth Exchange and Study Scholarship (YES) Program are to note that there are multiple rounds to the application and selection process. All applicants are required to take an English proficiency exam, write a proctored essay, complete a YES program application, and participate in group and individual in-person interviews. All finalists are selected on the basis of merit.
Application Deadline: Varies according to countries