High School students can experience a new world and expand their horizons by studying abroad as part of their high school experience. The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers scholarships to high school students (ages 15-18) to study abroad for one academic year. International exchange programs give students the opportunity to establish long-lasting ties with people around the globe, promote mutual understanding, learn a new language, and develop global leadership skills. Previous language study is not required.
Please note that each program has a separate online application process and application deadlines vary from November 2 to December 11. The Bureau is particularly trying to reach young people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a study-abroad experience.

CONGRESS BUNDESTAG YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM (CBYX)
Application: Opens September 5, 2017 - Closes December 11, 2017
Scholarships Available: 250
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Visit http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/ to learn more.

KENNEDY-LUGAR YOUTH EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD (YES ABROAD)
Application: Opens September 5, 2017 - Closes December 5, 2017
Scholarships Available: 65. Go to, Africa, Asia, the Balkans or the Middle East.
Visit http://www.yes-abroad.org/ to learn more.

The NATIONAL SECURITY LANGUAGE INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH (NSLI-Y)
2018-19 Application: Opens August 25, 2017 - Closes November 2, 2017
Scholarships Available: Approximately 670. Learn Arabic, Indonesian, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Persian, Russian, or Turkish
Visit http://www.nsliforyouth.org/ to learn more.