Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! The iEARN YES Exchange Program is now accepting applications for 2025-26, offering high school students a fully funded year in the USA. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA), the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program provides students from around the world the chance to live with an American host family, attend high school, and immerse themselves in American culture.
What’s the iEARN YES Exchange Program? Imagine spending an entire academic year in the U.S., where you’ll join high school classes, make new friends, participate in extracurricular activities, and grow through community service and leadership training. This fully funded program welcomes nearly 200 students to the U.S. each year—could you be next?
Key Details:
- Host Country: USA
- Duration: One Year
- Program For: High School Students
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: October 21, 2024
Financial Benefits: The iEARN YES Program ensures participants can focus on making the most of their experience without financial worry. Here’s what’s included:
- Full Tuition: You’ll attend a U.S. high school with all tuition costs covered.
- Monthly Stipend: Receive $200 monthly for personal expenses.
- Visa Processing: The program covers the U.S. visa application fee.
- Accommodation & Travel: Stay with a welcoming host family, and all travel costs are taken care of.
Who Can Apply? (For Pakistani Students) If you're a high school student in Pakistan, here are the basic eligibility criteria:
- Age: Between 15-17 years by the start of the program.
- Academic Level: Must be in 9th or 10th grade (O’ Level 9th or 10th graders are eligible, but not 11th graders).
- Academic Performance: You must have achieved more than 60% marks in the last three years.
- English Proficiency: A strong ability to communicate in English is required.
- Other: You must meet U.S. J-1 visa requirements. However, siblings and children of YES alumni are not eligible.
How to Apply? The application process for the YES Exchange Program 2025 consists of five simple steps:
- Submit an Online Application
- Participate in Online Interviews
- Write Essays and Attend an In-Person Interview
- Take the English Language Test for International Students (ELTIS)
- Final Evaluation
Don't miss out on this life-changing opportunity to expand your horizons, build lifelong friendships, and develop leadership skills in one of the most vibrant countries in the world!
[Apply for the iEARN YES Program 2025 Now!]
This could be your chance to experience the American high school lifestyle and explore a new culture, all while developing leadership and global awareness. Don’t wait—apply today!
