YES Program Pakistan 2025-26 in the USA – Fully Funded Exchange Program

Deadline: October 21, 2024

YES Program 2025-26 is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for the growth and education of individuals while working with other individual partners. Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program are thus designed to empower the youth of different communities towards innovation, cultural thinking, learning, sharing, and growth.

The YES Exchange Program 2025-26 is a chance for the communities, schools, educators, and young students from a wide geographic range of Pakistan which includes remote and underprivileged areas to enhance their educational and practical experience. The students learn about different cultures, ethics, and ways of life while staying for a whole year in the United States.

Over the years, the Kennedy-Lugar exchange program has produced more than 1453 alumni who have learned to respect cultural diversity and have become a bridge of friendship between the USA and Pakistan. Furthermore, the YES scholarship program organization doesn’t discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, or sex. In order to provide the students with a sense of independence and co-existence, the fully-funded scholarship program also provides equal opportunities to practice their religion freely.

Benefits

• The scholarships cover the school tuition fees.
• The student will be given a monthly stipend of $200.
• The US visa processing fee will be fully paid by the YES program.
• Boarding and lodging costs in the USA will be covered.
• The student will stay with a trusted foster family in the USA.

Eligibility

• The student must be a Pakistani citizen and must be residing in Pakistan as well.
• The student must be enrolled in secondary school i.e. 9th or 10th grade or O’level 9th grade or O’level 10th grade.
• The students who are in O’level 11th grade are not eligible.
• The student must not be less than 15 years of age and more than 17 years of age.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 60% or more. Must have a minimum grade point average of 60% in all major/core subjects (English, Mathematics, Sciences) and no failing grades in the past three years (2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 academic years).
• The student must be able to communicate in English.
• A student who has already traveled to the USA can not apply.
• Siblings and children of YES Program alumni are not eligible to participate in the program.

Application

• Visit www.yesprogram.pk and click the “YES Program” button.
• Download the application by clicking “How to Apply” and follow the video link instructions.
• Print and fill out the forms using a black ballpoint pen, as per the videos.
• Attach photocopies of mark sheets, school-attested documents, and identification.
• Submit the application via courier to:
  • Society for International Education
    88-H, P.E.C.H.S. Block-6, Karachi
    Tel: 0333-2929960

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