Scholarship
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES)
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program provides scholarships for high school students to spend up to one academic year in the United States. While the program facilitates exchange, it is managed through the U.S. Embassy in Mali for Malian students.
About this scholarship
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) is offered by U.S. Department of State for study in Mali at diploma level. The award is valued at Full scholarship covering travel, tuition, and living expenses., provided as full ride support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full scholarship covering travel, tuition, and living expenses.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: Mali.
Eligibility
Malian students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-09-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
diploma
Nationality requirements
Mali
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- U.S. Department of State
- Study destination
- Mali
- Eligible applicant countries
- Mali
- Award
- Full scholarship covering travel, tuition, and living expenses.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- diploma
- Nationality
- Mali
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-09-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22