Study Abroad

Colorado Student Receives AATF Scholarship

Bella C. from Colorado Receives AATF & AFS-USA French Summer Language Camp Scholarship We’re excited to announce the recipient of the AATF & AFS-USA French Summer Language Camp Scholarship, Bella…

Albert and Louise D’Agosto Scholarship

Albert and Louise D’Agosto created this $2,000 scholarship to promote learning Italian language and Italian culture through a year-long AFS program in Italy for an outstanding student in Connecticut. The…

The UNICO Avon Chapter Scholarship

The UNICO Avon Chapter Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship made available by the Avon, Connecticut chapter of UNICO National. UNICO is the largest Italian American service organization in the USA,…

Cooper E. King Memorial AFS Scholarship

The Cooper E. King Memorial AFS Scholarship was established with the support of family and friends in 2006 to commemorate Cooper’s life by helping a high school student gain an…

Phyllis Runkel Scholarship

Local scholarship for students in Canandiagua, New York.

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Edelweiss Scholarship

The Edelweiss Scholarship is made available by the Clarksville Edelweiss Club. Scholarship Type: Merit-based Scholarship Value: $4,000 Available Scholarships: Two (2) Applicable Programs: AFS Year or Semester Programs to Austria…

No Visa Required

If you are an American citizen traveling to any of these countries on an AFS Summer or Global Prep Program, you will not need to obtain a visa to participate…

Non-US Citizen FAQ

If you reside in the US but you are not a US citizen, there are additional procedures to follow in order to travel abroad on an AFS program. As a…

Apostilles

*Please remember that you MUST NOT REMOVE the apostille and/or staple from its attached document. Removal of either of these will destroy the authenticity of the apostille! Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California…

How to Choose a Study Abroad Program that’s Right for You

It can be hard to decide when, where, and how long to study abroad in high school. With 100+ programs in more than 40 different countries, it can seem daunting…

How Studying Abroad Can Make You Brave

Studying abroad can seem a little scary. You’re far from home in unfamiliar surroundings. You’re dealing with the language barrier and adjusting to new cultures. You’re disoriented and maybe experiencing…

AFS Robbie Robinson Scholarship

Local scholarships for students attending The Barea Midpark High School in Ohio.

Thomas Duke Memorial Scholarship

Local scholarships for students in the greater Cleveland area.

DelMarPA Year Scholarship

Local scholarships for students from DelMarPa Area Team

DelMarPA Global Prep Scholarship

Local scholarships for students from DelMarPa Area Team

The Felicia Buell Study Abroad with AFS Scholarship

The Felicia Buell Study Abroad Scholarship will award one (1) student from any high school in Washington County, Ohio or Williamstown High School in Williamstown, WV, $5,000 to participate in…

Gail Meaker Scholarship

Gail Meaker need and merit-based scholarship for semester and year program students

True Peace Scholarship

Local scholarships for students from Nevada and California

Silver & Gold Area Team Scholarship

Local scholarships for students from Nevada and California

Greater Los Angeles Area Team Scholarships

The Greater Los Angeles Area Team Scholarships are made possible by the generosity of volunteers, individual donors, and foundations in the Los Angeles area. Scholarship Types: Needs-Based and Merit-Based Scholarship…

Bonnie Jernigan Memorial Scholarship

Local scholarships for students from the Massachusetts Bay Area Team.

Michigan Area Team Scholarship

Students living in Michigan, applying for any of AFS’s study abroad programs, are eligible to apply for a local need- or merit-based partial scholarship.

AFS Vancouver/Battle Ground Chapter Scholarship

$500 - $1,500 local scholarships for students in Washington.

Friends of Greater Cincinnati Scholarship

Local study abroad scholarships for students from the Greater Cincinnati area.

Linda Jackson Straus Scholarship

Up to $2,500 study abroad scholarships for Talawanda High School students from Oxford, Ohio.

Elita Hawley Scholarship

$30,000 in study abroad scholarships for students from Central California counties.

Kirby Capen Study Abroad Scholarship

$1000 study abroad scholarships for students from Connecticut and New York.

Sharon Lage Study Abroad Scholarship

$1000 or more study abroad scholarships for students from Connecticut and New York.

NYC Metro & Hudson Valley Area Team Scholarship

$1000 or more study abroad scholarships to study abroad for students from Connecticut and New York.

CBYX

Full, merit-based scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State to serve as a “youth ambassador” for an academic year home-stay program in Germany.

NSLI-Y

Full, merit-based scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State to study critical languages in an overseas immersion environment.

YES Abroad

Full, merit-based scholarship program of the U.S. Department of State to promote mutual understanding between people of the United States and people of countries of strategic importance.

Yoshi Hattori Memorial Scholarship

Full, merit-based scholarship to study abroad for a year in Japan.

Lingco Scholarship

AFS-USA Lingco Scholarship

AATF & AFS-USA Scholarship

Merit-Based Scholarship for the France Summer Language Camp program.

Let Your Astrological Sign Decide Where You Study Abroad

The mystical art of astrology is almost as old as human civilization. Its staying power has not faded in our data-driven times. If anything, astrology is making a comeback in…

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Colombia Semester and Year Visa FAQ

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South Africa Semester and Year Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Temporary Residence Permit/Visa for Studies-Minor for South Africa How do I apply for the visa? You must…

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Portugal Summer Visa FAQ

If you are an American citizen, you do not need a visa to travel to Portugal for this summer program.

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New Zealand Global Choice Semester and Year Visa FAQ

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Malaysia Semester and Year Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Multiple Entry visa. How do I apply for the visa? You will send certain required documents to…

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Ecuador Semester and Year Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Temporary Resident – Student visa. How do I apply for the visa? You can apply for your…

Denmark Community Service Guidelines

STEP 1: Visit the Denmark Embassy website to learn more about requirements Research the Denmark Embassy website for  information about the Residence and Work Permit. Please note that you must go to the…

Denmark Community Service FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Residence and Work Permit for Denmark. How do I apply for the visa? You must apply in-person…

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Costa Rica Semester Community Service Guidelines

Overview and Deadlines You will enter Costa Rica under a tourist status. In order to live and study in Costa Rica you are required to exend your tourist status into…

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China Summer Visa FAQ

What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Business F Visa for China. How do I apply for the visa? All students may apply in-person…

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Canada Summer Visa FAQ

Am I required to have a visa? If you have an American passport, you do not need to apply for a visa prior to departure. Please let AFS know if…

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