Greenheart Exchange also needs host families for international high school exchange students in these scholarship programs:
- U.S. Department of State’s Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program
- U.S. Department of State’s Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program
Both programs are administered by a consortium of nonprofit organizations led by American Councils for International Education.
Hosting a FLEX or YES Exchange Student
The Department of State recognizes that youth exchange is a key component to building bridges between citizens of the U.S. and countries around the world.
The FLEX and YES scholarship programs are designed to bring understanding to individuals, families, communities, and the world.
FLEX and YES students are recruited and carefully selected as the top students in their home countries. They go through a rigorous selection process before they are awarded a scholarship to participate in the program.
Here are just a few reasons why you should host a FLEX or YES student:
- FLEX and YES students arrive eager to learn more about American values and ideals.
- They are often top-of-their-class academically and will be required to participate in activities that teach civic responsibility.
- FLEX and YES students hope to serve as effective ambassadors and to bring down stereotypical barriers in communities across the United States.
Fill our “Host Now” inquiry form to get started!
About the FLEX Program
The Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) was established in 1992 shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union. The program provides an opportunity for students to gain leadership experience, learn about American society, and foster mutual understanding across cultures.
FLEX students are from the following countries (may vary annually): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine.
About the YES Program
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) was established in October 2002, in response to the events of September 11, 2001. The program awards scholarships to high school students from countries with a significant Muslim population.
YES students come from more than 40 countries.
Application Information for Participants
Interested participants should apply through American Councils, as Greenheart Exchange only acts as an approved placement organization–we are not responsible for recruitment of participants.