U.S. Opens Fully Funded YES Program Applications for Pakistani Students (Spring 2027) 🇺🇸🇵🇰✈️📚

A premier international exchange opportunity has officially returned for secondary school students across Pakistan. The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program—funded by the U.S. Department of State—is now accepting applications for its Spring Semester 2027 cohort!

Administered in Pakistan by the Society for International Education (SIE), this fully sponsored exchange gives Pakistani teenagers the chance to spend an academic semester studying in an accredited American high school, residing with a verified U.S. host family, and serving as cultural youth ambassadors.

Program Summary & Core Inclusions

The YES Program is a 100% merit-based, fully funded scholarship. Selected students receive full financial coverage for their time abroad:

• Round-Trip Flights: Complimentary domestic and international airfare between Pakistan and the United States.
• American High School Tuition: Full placement and tuition fee coverage in a local U.S. secondary school.
• Host Family Living: Lodging and full daily meals provided by a carefully screened U.S. host family.
• Monthly Living Allowance: A regular monthly stipend to cover personal incidental expenses.
• Pre-Departure & Re-Entry Orientations: Comprehensive leadership training and cultural readiness seminars.
• Health & Accident Coverage: Medical and travel insurance throughout the exchange tenure.

Eligibility Criteria for Pakistani Students

To qualify for the Spring 2027 intake, applicants must meet the following official criteria:

1. Age Window: Applicants must be between 15 and 17 years of age by January 1, 2027 (Born specifically between January 1, 2010, and January 1, 2012).
2. Current Class Standing: Currently enrolled in a recognized Pakistani secondary school in Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, or O-Levels (specifically O-Level 9th or O-Level 10th grade; O-Level 11th graders are ineligible).
3. Academic Threshold: A minimum cumulative score of 60% in each academic year, with at least 60% in major core subjects (English, Mathematics, and Sciences) and no failing grades over the past three school sessions (2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26).
4. Language Proficiency: Sufficient command of English to handle academic coursework and daily community conversations.
5. Citizenship & Status: Pakistani citizens currently residing in Pakistan (dual citizens of any country are ineligible).
6. Prior Travel Restriction: Candidates must not have previously traveled to the United States.

Step-by-Step Application Process (Postal Submission Only)

The application must be completed through a combined digital and postal workflow:

• Step 1: Visit the official portal at www.yesprogram.pk and access the fillable PDF application form.
• Step 2: Fill out the form electronically on a computer, then print it out in black and white.
• Step 3: Sign the designated declaration sections by hand using a black ballpoint pen (alongside parent/guardian signatures).
• Step 4: Compile the following mandatory attachments:
  • School-attested photocopies of mark sheets for the past 3 academic years (2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26).
  • Clear photocopy of NADRA B-Form, Child Smart Card, FRC, or official Birth Certificate.
• Step 5: Dispatch the complete dossier via registered postal service or courier to: YES Program: Spring Semester 2027 ApplicationSociety for International Education (SIE)88-H, P.E.C.H.S. Block-6, Karachi, Pakistan. (Telephone: 0333-2929960)

Deadlines & Key Program Timelines

• Postal Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026 (Packages must arrive at the Karachi office by or before the deadline close at 5:00 PM PKT).
• Program Departure: Selected scholars travel to the U.S. in January 2027 and conclude their semester in June 2027.

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📌 Notice: Applications are accepted exclusively via official courier/postal channels. Neither SIE nor the U.S. Department of State charges any registration or processing fees for the YES Program.