We believe that finances should not be a barrier to studying abroad with AFS. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of students, families, schools, and communities across the U.S. and abroad.

AFS-USA Global Citizen Scholarships & Aid

Through the help of generous donors, AFS-USA offers students who demonstrate financial need scholarships that range from partial to full program fees for summer, semester, and yearlong AFS-USA study abroad programs. Your gift will ensure that the cost of studying abroad is not a barrier to participation in an AFS program!

AFS-USA is a Charity Watch Top-Rated organization!

By donating to AFS-USA, you provide opportunities for intercultural exchange that develop the global competence needed to create a more just and peaceful world. As we’ve consistently demonstrated, AFS nurtures active global citizens who make the world a better place.

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“I donate to AFS-USA because of the positive life-changing experiences I had through the various aspects of my involvement with the organization. I’m so grateful to be able to pay it forward … so that others can have the types of experiences that changed my life.”

– Linda Shepard Salzer, AFS Returnee and Host Parent

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Questions about giving from a Donor Advised Fund, IRA, or other special gift?
Please contact Jonathan Gross, Director of Development, by email or phone.
Checks can be mailed to Attn: Development, 120 Wall Street, Suite 1600, New York, NY 10005.

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Contributions to AFS-USA for scholarships play a vital role in advancing our mission and our commitment to educational equity.

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