Youth Exchange and Study (YES), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for Iraqi high school students (14-16 years old) to spend one academic year in the United States. The program is vital to expanding communication between the peoples of the United States and Iraq to promote mutual understanding and respect. Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about Iraqi culture.

 How to apply

• Fill out the YES application completely. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

• Provide official school grades for the last three years (preferably in English).

• Provide a current photo

• Applicants can mail the application, deliver it in person to AMIDEAST’s office, or send it through the school.

**The application deadline will be updated this Fall**

Click here to download applications 

AMIDEAST administers the YES program as part of a consortium headed by AYUSA International and includesASSE International, Center for Cultural Exchange (CCI), International Student Exchange (ISE), iEARN, Pacific Intercultural Exchange (PIE), and Youth for Understanding USA (YFU).