The Kennedy - Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program in Oman
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The 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 in Oman has been administered in collaboration with the Ministry of Education since 2003 and the program currently has 53 Alumni members including 9 students who've recently traveled to the United States.

Application Duration Closed

Next Applications Begin June 2013

 

Scholarship Details

YES scholarships cover all major expenses, including airfare, health insurance, spending money, and educational supplies. American host families provide a room and meals at no cost to the student. Final acceptance is granted to candidates who:

  • Pass all entry exams.
  • Participate in an individual and group interviews
  • Submit a complete and high-quality student application in a timely manner.
  • Receive a host family placement in the United States.
  • Receive a U.S. visa in time for travel.

For questions on how to apply or to request more information, please call or e-mail:

YES Program Officer:

Fatin Al Maawali

Street Address:

Al Jama'a Al Akhbar Street | Building 93 | Airport Heights | Oman

Mailing Address:

PO Box 978, PC 116 Mina Al Fahal, Muscat - Oman

Phone:

968 - 2459 - 0309

E-mail:

falmaawali@amideast.org

Office Hours:

Saturday –Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 

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