Kennedy-Lugar YES Program in Kuwait

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 Kuwait cultural ambassadors to the USA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Birth Date must be between August 1, 1996 and August 1, 1998
  • Secondary school students who are currently enrolled in 9th or 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 Kuwaiti 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

K-L Yes SCHOLARSHIPS COVER ALL MAJOR EXPENSES, INCLUDING:

  • Airfare
  • Room and board
  • Health insurance
  • Pocket money – stipend of $125 USD per month
  • Educational supplies
Note:  To apply for this year's K-L YES Program, please download the above application form.  Please submit the application form along with the school transcripts (for the last three years) and passport copy by December 6, 2012.
 

AMIDEAST Street Address:

Sharq, Ahmad Al-Jaber Street, Opposite Al-Awadhi Mosque, Commercial bank Building, 2nd Floor
Office Hours: Sunday:  8:00 am - 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm  

For any inquiries about our the K-L YES Program, kindly please contact Head of Exchanges and Program Outreach:

Rasha Zalzala 
Tel: (+965) 2247-0091 Ext. 6815
Email: rzalzala@amideast.org

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