75 Nobel Laureates and nearly 450 current and former heads of state and government are alumni of the FLEX and YES scholarship programs. Only 2.5% of the students who apply to these scholarship programs are selected to come to the United States. Scholarship students give back to their host community by volunteering at least 50 hours each year.
Meet our Scholarship Students75 Nobel Laureates and nearly 450 current and former heads of state and government are alumni of the FLEX and YES scholarship programs. Only 2.5% of the students who apply to these scholarship programs are selected to come to the United States. Scholarship students give back to their host community by volunteering at least 50 hours each year.
Meet our Scholarship Students
Future Leaders Exchange Program
FLEX students are naturally curious and enthusiastic citizens of the world. While in the U.S., FLEX students gain leadership skills, learn about American society and values, and teach Americans about their home countries and cultures. FLEX students perform community service in their U.S. communities and act as ambassadors of their home countries. Many are inspired by this spirit of volunteerism to develop and implement innovative projects in their home countries, using the skills and ideas they gained while on program.
The U.S. Department of State is now offering a new opportunity for U.S. citizens to go abroad. FLEX Abroad provides a unique fully funded exchange experience for American high school students to build global awareness and intercultural competency.
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study
Through the U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations live and study for an academic year in the United States. YES students serve as “youth ambassadors” of their home country, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and communities.
In addition, approximately 65 American students participate in YES Abroad each year. Upon their return to the United States, the students apply their leadership skills and share knowledge about their host countries through community engagement.
We truly believe that these students are the future leaders of our world and we are proud of the impact they have on their communities, both in the United States and in their home countries.
Cultural Ambassadors
Each year, FLEX students give 3,500+ presentations about their country and culture in their host schools and communities. In addition to these presentations, students also love sharing their food and traditions with host families.
Cultural Ambassadors
Each year, FLEX students give 3,500+ presentations about their country and culture in their host schools and communities. In addition to these presentations, students also love sharing their food and traditions with host families.
Giving back to communities
96% of YES alumni are actively engaged in community service. While in the United States. students are required to complete at least 50 hours of community service and many go well beyond that. At the end of the program, they take back with them this spirit of volunteerism and continue giving back in their home country and community.
Giving back to communities
96% of YES alumni are actively engaged in community service. While in the United States. students are required to complete at least 50 hours of community service and many go well beyond that. At the end of the program, they take back with them this spirit of volunteerism and continue giving back in their home country and community.
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