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. The application deadline for summer 2016 and academic
year 2016-2017 programs is October 29, 2015. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.
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. Applications for academic year 2016-17
programs are due December 1, 2015. Visit www.yes-abroad.org for more information.
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
http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/.
Deadlines for U.S. applicants range from December 1, 2015 to January 15,
2016, depending on state of residency.
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 or watch this video about U.S. high school student exchanges. To receive
printed brochures and/or posters about our 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 Statesponsored exchange student. Learn more at http://hosting.state.gov
