Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Program Lebanon: Study in the U.S. for 2025-2026
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, offers high school students from Lebanon an exciting opportunity to spend the 2025-2026 academic year in the United States.
Program Details
Participants will experience a full academic year at an American high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, develop leadership skills, and share Lebanese culture with Americans. The scholarship covers:
- Round-trip travel expenses
- Tuition fees
- Health insurance
- Accommodation
- A monthly allowance for miscellaneous expenses
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this program, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in Brevet or 1st secondary class of the Lebanese baccalaureate program, or in the 9th or 10th grade of high school
- Be born between August 15, 2008, and August 15, 2010
- Be a resident and citizen of Lebanon or a long-term Palestinian residing in Lebanon
- Not be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Show maturity, good character, scholastic aptitude, flexibility, and adaptability
- Have a minimum of “B” average or 12/20 for the past three years without failing grades
- Demonstrate strong English language ability with a minimum “B” average or 12/20 in English for the past three years
- Agree to maintain at least a “C” average or 10/20 in a U.S. high school
- Be willing to participate in American host family daily life
- Have not previously attended school for a semester or academic year in the U.S.
Support for Students with Disabilities
The program welcomes applications from students with disabilities, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, visit the U.S. Embassy Lebanon website. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024.
Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your horizons and immerse yourself in American culture!
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