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Students from nations with sizable Muslim populations are eligible to live and study in the US for a full academic year through the US Government’s YES Scholarship.
Fully Funded United States Government YES Scholarship 2025/2026, USA
The whole participation costs of chosen applicants for this opportunity, including visa, airfare, housing, monthly stipends, and training materials, will be covered by the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program of the U.S. Department of State.
Type: High School Certificate
Value: The YES scholarship covers costs related to:
-the cost of program activities and materials.
-round-trip airfare from your home country to the United States;
-the cost of a Pre-Departure Orientation;
-placement with a U.S. host family for 10 to 11 months;
-a modest monthly stipend;
-health insurance
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Eligibility: To be considered for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program, you must:
-Be a resident and citizen of Nigeria.
-Be between the ages of 15-18 by the start of program (August 15, 2025).
-Must be enrolled in a secondary school in Adamawa, Bauchi, Katsina, or Taraba states.
-Must have completed JS3 class by August 2025.
-Have the equivalent of a B average or better without failing grades.
-Not have spent a total of more than 90 days in the U.S. in the last five years.
-Meet U.S. J-1 visa eligibility requirements (for instance, U.S. citizens are not eligible for J-1 visa).
Host Country: USA
How to Apply
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Source: yesprogram.org
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