Introduction to the YES Program Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program offers high school students the incredible opportunity to spend an academic year as exchange students in the United States. This prestigious program allows students to attend a U.S. high school, live with an American host family, and engage in extracurricular activities alongside American classmates.
As part of the YES Program, students participate in various enrichment activities such as community service, youth leadership training, and cultural exchange programs. The goal is to enhance students’ understanding of American culture while giving them the opportunity to share their own rich Pakistani heritage as cultural ambassadors.
Since its inception in 2003, the YES Program has granted scholarships to over 1,500 high school students from Pakistan, empowering them to develop leadership skills and foster cross-cultural understanding. The program is implemented by the Society for International Education and iEARN-Pakistan, in collaboration with American Councils for International Education.
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Interested applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for the YES Program Scholarship:
- Age: Be between 15-17 years old by August 15, 2025.
- School Enrollment: Be enrolled in a secondary school in Pakistan and be in 9th or 10th grade or O’ Levels at the time of application. (Note: O’ Level 11th graders are not eligible to apply).
- Academic Performance: Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 60% in all major subjects (English, Mathematics, Sciences) and no failing grades in the past three academic years (2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24).
- Language Proficiency: Be able to communicate in English.
- Nationality: Be a citizen of Pakistan, residing in Pakistan, and not hold dual nationality.
- Travel History: Must not have traveled to the United States previously.
- Family Restrictions: Children and siblings of YES Program alumni or staff from the Society for International Education and iEARN Pakistan are not eligible.
List of Announced Scholarships for:
1- High School
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YES Scholarship Program Frequently Asked Question During Interview:
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Deadline: October 21, 2024
Additional Considerations for Selection:
While meeting the above eligibility criteria is essential, applicants who demonstrate the following qualities are more likely to be shortlisted:
- Ability to represent Pakistani culture and values in the U.S.
- Demonstrates maturity, adaptability, good character, and scholastic aptitude.
- Willingness to engage with the host family and participate in their daily life.
- Record of all required immunizations, as outlined in the application.
- Flexibility and commitment to promoting cross-cultural understanding.
- Agrees to abide by the YES Program Student Rules and maintain at least a ‘B’ grade average during their academic year in the U.S.
How to Apply for the YES Program Scholarship
Before Applying you must get to know the eligibility criteria
- Visit to the official website yespk.org go to Eligibility Criteria in YES program Tab.
- after confirming eligibility then click on Apply Now which is in Home page of Yespk.org
- Fill the required fields and don’t forgot to tick the below box, then click on registration button
- You will get email address from Yes program for confirmation, click verify button inside the email.
- after email verification, you will be login in yes program portal.
- click on application button lift side of the bar for downloading application form and then fill the form which will display after.
- Fill in all blanks/form as per required.
- after com completing click on save and continue button.
- now your yes program application is ready to download, now click on Download now button.
Note: This form is student code wise, each student has to submit separate application for him or her.
Jizzak ALLAH and Best of Luck