A select number of AFS Exchange Students receive full merit-based scholarships awarded by the U.S. Department of State. In order to come to the U.S. on these scholarships and become a member of a family, school, and community, students engage in a highly competitive selection process in their home countries. YES and FLEX students receive a monthly stipend, as well as a stipend for incidentals. They also participate in 6-8 enrichment activities with other students during their exchange to deepen their experience and learning.
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“I remember Desy standing in our foyer with two suitcases and a smile on her face. From that first day she arrived from Indonesia until she left our home the following June, Desy was kind, loving, respectful, inquisitive, studious, and willing to learn our culture with honest interest.” -Louise Leuthner, Host mom of Desy, YES student from Indonesia |
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program was launched in 1983 between the U.S. Congress and German Parliament (Bundestag). Students come from Germany.
Future Leaders Exchange Program
The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program was developed in 1992 under the conviction that the best way to maintain peace between the U.S. and countries in Eurasia is to enable youth from the countries to learn first-hand about the U.S. Students come from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine.
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program created in 2003, advances mutual understanding between the U.S. and countries with significant Muslim populations. Students come from 40 countries, including Egypt, Ghana, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
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