Fully funded State Department program for U.S. citizens in grades 9-12 (aged 15 to 18.5 at the start) to spend the 2027-28 academic year abroad, living with a host family and attending a local high school. It places students in ten countries, among them Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Poland, Romania and Thailand. Airfare, host-family room and board, insurance, visa fees and a monthly stipend are covered. It replaces YES Abroad.
Offered by U.S. Department of State / American Councils. Fellowship for high school students in Worldwide. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-11-30.
Fields: Languages, Policy, Humanities
Info checked October 2026.
The deadline is November 30, 2026.
Yes. FLEX Global Abroad is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Worldwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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