Scholarships for American HS Students to Study Abroad

  • The U.S. Department of State recently announced scholarships for American high school students to study abroad. Please share the information below with your K-12 students and colleagues!

    Applications are now being accepted for the following study abroad programs for U.S. high school students. These merit-based scholarships include international airfare, tuition, and program costs, as well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language prerequisites, and gap year students are encouraged to apply as long as they meet the age requirements.

    Please note that each program has a separate online application process, and application deadlines vary from late October through early January. Visit the program websites or www.exchanges.state.gov for specific information and application deadlines.

    For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit www.exchanges.state.gov. To receive printed brochures and/or posters about study abroad opportunities, send an email with your request to youthprograms@state.gov.

    For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider hosting a Department of State- sponsored exchange student. Learn more at http://hosting.state.gov.

  • The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX)

    The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships for an academic year in Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at [www.usagermanyscholarship.org]www.usagermanyscholarship.org.

    DEADLINES: for U.S. applicants range from December to January, depending on state of residency.

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  • The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program

    The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers merit-based scholarships to spend an academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal, Thailand, and Turkey. This program increases understanding between people in the United States and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Students live with host families, attend local high schools, do community service, and complete a capstone project. Visit www.yes-abroad.org for more information.

    DEADLINE:  DECEMBER

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  • The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

    The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to study one of seven critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is designed to immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country, provide formal and informal language practice, and spark a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.

    DEADLINE:  OCTOBER

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