The United States Government YES Scholarship is for students from countries with significant Muslim populations to live and study for an academic year in the United States. The U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program will cover the full participation costs of selected applicants for this opportunity including visa, flights, accommodation, monthly stipends, and the costs of training materials.
Deadline: December 15, 2024
Type: High School Certificate
Value: The YES scholarship covers costs related to:
-the cost of program activities and materials.
-round-trip airfare from your home country to the United States;
-the cost of a Pre-Departure Orientation;
-placement with a U.S. host family for 10 to 11 months;
-a modest monthly stipend;
-health insurance
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Eligibility: To be considered for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program, you must:
-Be a resident and citizen of Nigeria.
-Be between the ages of 15-18 by the start of program (August 15, 2025).
-Must be enrolled in a secondary school in Adamawa, Bauchi, Katsina, or Taraba states.
-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).
Host Country: USA
How To Apply: Click on “Apply for This Scholarship” below
Source: yesprogram.org
