Youth Exchange and Study (YES), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for high school students (14-16 years) from Lebanon to spend one academic year in the United States. The program is vital to expanding communication between the peoples of the United States and the partner countries in the interest of promoting mutual understanding and respect. Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about Lebanese culture.
The program supports students with disabilities and encourages their participation.

As a YES student, you will have a unique opportunity to:

• Live with an American family
• Study at a U.S. high school
• Participate in a youth leadership training program
• Experience U.S. culture and society first hand
• Improve your English
• Make new friends
• Help Americans learn about your country

To download the application form, please click here.

Send your applications to: 

AMIDEAST/ Lebanon
Bazerkan Building (Next to the Parliament)
Nijmeh Square, Beirut Central District, Beirut
PO Box 11-2190 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2100
E-mail: lebanon@amideast.org
Website: http://www.amideast.org/lebanon/programs_services/yesleb.htm 

For more information about the program, please contact: 

YES Program Officer at Amideast:  John Orak
Phone: 961-1-989901 ext 163