The program recruits students from the following countries:
YES students reflect a wide range of cultural, socioeconomic, and religious affiliations within their countries, including people with disabilities. YES participants are selected through an open, merit-based selection process in each country.
For more details about YES, including impact stories from on-program students and alumni, visit the official YES website.
Scholarships are also available for U.S. high school students to go abroad through the YES Abroad program.
YES is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Interested in hosting a YES student? Fill out a short interest form to get started!