The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program is a merit-based, academic-year program that strengthens national security by engaging emerging young leaders from the United States and from countries of strategic importance. The program consists of two exchange cohorts: YES and YES Abroad. YES brings approximately 450 high school participants to the United States each year from approximately 30 countries of strategic importance, while YES Abroad sends approximately 60 American high school participants abroad each year to select YES countries for a similar program. The FY 2025 Kennedy-Lugar YES Program: Overseas Components cooperative agreement will fund the recruitment, selection, orientation, travel, liaison activities with natural parents, and alumni support for international and U.S. participants, as well as the placement and support of U.S. participants abroad. • The program aims to promote mutual understanding and respect between the United States and other countries. • Participants will live with volunteer host families, study in U.S. high schools, engage in community service activities, and learn leadership skills. • The exchanges will take place during the 2026-27 academic year. • The award will fund various activities, including recruitment, selection, orientation, travel, and alumni support. • The program is administered by the Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs.