Meet Our Students

World Heritage International Student Exchange Programs is proud to participate in 3 prestigious merit based Scholarship Programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State:

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) provides a unique opportunity for hundreds of German students to spend a school year in the United States while at the same time giving American students  the chance to live a year in Germany. As the name might indicate, the program emphasizes learning about each country's political life and the students truly form a bridge of understanding between Germany and the United States.

The Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) plays a critical role in providing youth from the former Soviet Republics the opportunity to live and study in the United States. In addition to forging life-long friendships with Americans, the FLEX students return to their home countries as "active agents of change" who will help lead and strengthen their country, transforming it into a democratic and civil society.

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) was created after the tragic events of September 11. This vital program extends the hand of peace by providing Scholarships to high school students from countries with significant Muslim population to spend a school year in the United States. The YES Program is designed to promote increased understanding and tolerance among cultures by exposing the youth to leadership belief systems, civil society principles and community service.

Because all students are awarded full Scholarships, they undergo a rigorous selection process; only the best are accepted for program participation. As a Host Family to a Scholarship Student you will embark on a historic experience that is as memorable as it is fun.