Deadline: 7 November 2024
The NICER Mali in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Mali is seeking to recruit qualified Malian students for Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program for the academic year 2025-2026.
This program provides scholarships to Malian students of 9th, 10th, and 11th grades to spend up to one academic year as an exchange student in the United States. Students live with host families, attend high schools, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and educate Americans about their countries and cultures.
This cultural and academic exchange program offers beneficiary students the opportunity to spend an academic year in the United States of America.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for this program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be of Malian nationality
- Be born between August 15, 2008 – August 15, 2010
- Be in grade 9, 10 or 11 during the 2024-2025 school year
- Have maintained at least an annual average of 13 during the last two school years and no grade lower than 10 per subject
- Not be a U.S. citizen or have resided in the United States before (except for visiting or vacation trips)
- Have knowledge of culture and values social rights of Mali and be able to represent them in their host community
- Have the willingness and commitment to participate in community activities and the daily life of your American host family
- Obtain the required score on a written and oral test in English, the test will be offered to candidates who are selected after submitting their application.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Mali.
