Kennedy-Lugar YES Program in Bahrain

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program was established in October, 2002 and sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to provide scholarships for high school students (15-17 years) from countries with significant Muslim populations to spend up to one academic year in the U.S. The program is vital to expanding communication between the people of the United States and the partner countries in the interest of promoting 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 their countries and cultures.

YES SCHOLARS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Live with an American family
Study at a U.S. high school
Participate in a youth leadership training program
Experience U.S. culture and society first hand
Improve their English
Make new friends
Represent as Bahrain cultural ambassadors to the USA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Birth Date must be between August 1, 1996 and August 1, 1998
Private secondary school students in their home country who are currently enrolled in 9th or 10th Grade.
Public secondary school students in their home country who are currently enrolled in 10th Grade.
Applicant must achieve a score of at least 50 on the Secondary Level English Proficiency Test® (SLEP)
Applicant should demonstrate a high level of academic achievement - Minimum grade of "B" in all subjects for the past year; overall "B" average for the past three years
Applicant should be a Bahraini citizen
Is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and was not born in the United States
Demonstrate flexibility and commitment to promoting cross cultural understanding

YES SCHOLARSHIPS COVER ALL MAJOR EXPENSES, INCLUDING:

Airfare
Room and board
Health insurance
Pocket money – stipend of $125 USD per month
Educational supplies

YES 2013-2014 PRELIMINARY APPLICATION DETAILS
THE APPLICATION FORM ALONG WITH THE SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT AND PASSPORT COPY MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE AMIDEAST REPRESENTATIVE AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

BAHRAIN INSTITUTE OF BANKING & FINANCE [BIBF]
BUILDING 1456, ROAD 4034, MANAMA, 340 KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
PLEASE SUBMIT THE APPLICATION ONLY DURING THE FOLLOWING TIME SLOTS:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2012: [4:00PM – 6:00PM]
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012: [4:00PM – 6:00PM]

YES PROGRAM OFFICER:	RAKHEE CHANDRA
TELEPHONE:	00965-2247-0091 EXT: 6820 OR 6821
EMAIL :	RCHANDRA@AMIDEAST.ORG
CONTACT INFORMATION IN BAHRAIN	GRACE MARKLEY
TELEPHONE:	00973-3967-0283
EMAIL:	GMARKELY@AMIDEAST.ORG