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National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Summer Abroad

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; administered by American Councils and partners

In person International host countries; pre-departure orientation in the United States Nov 12, 2026

Six-to-seven-week fully funded language immersion abroad offered by U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; administered by American Councils and partners.

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Opportunity overview

The basic program facts and participation format.

Opportunity type: Opportunity
Subtype: Exchange
Academic field: Law & Government, Languages & Culture
Detailed topics: Law & Government, Languages & Culture
Format: In person
Location: International host countries; pre-departure orientation in the United States
Timetable / season: Summer
Duration: 7 weeks
Application status: Open

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Eligibility & access

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Grades eligible: U.S. high school students meeting the cycle's age and enrollment rules
Age requirements: Cycle-specific age range applies; exact birthdate window must be checked when the 2027-28 application opens
Citizenship: U.S. citizens only
Residency: Must meet U.S. residency/school eligibility in the official cycle rules
Geographic restriction: Must meet U.S. residency/school eligibility in the official cycle rules
Other requirements: Application, recommendations and essays; semifinalist medical evaluation; visa/passport compliance; must travel with the program group; prior language study not required

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Age range
International eligibility
Academic prerequisites
School restrictions

Application

Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.
Expense	Amount	Coverage	Details
Application fee	$0.00	No charge	$0
Program fee	$0.00	No charge	$0 - merit-based scholarship
Housing	Unknown	Covered	Covered - host family or group housing
Meals	Unknown	Covered	Covered - three basic meals daily
Travel	Unknown	Covered	Covered - domestic travel to departure city and international group airfare
Local transportation	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Materials	Unknown	Unknown	Not covered: U.S. passport, required medical exams/immunizations, personal items, excess baggage and possible embassy travel
Required equipment	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Other mandatory costs	Unknown	Unknown	Not covered: U.S. passport, required medical exams/immunizations, personal items, excess baggage and possible embassy travel
Deposit	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.

Expense

Amount

Coverage

Details

Application fee

$0.00

No charge

Program fee

$0.00

No charge

$0 - merit-based scholarship

Housing

Unknown

Covered

Covered - host family or group housing

Meals

Unknown

Covered

Covered - three basic meals daily

Travel

Unknown

Covered

Covered - domestic travel to departure city and international group airfare

Local transportation

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Materials

Unknown

Not covered: U.S. passport, required medical exams/immunizations, personal items, excess baggage and possible embassy travel

Required equipment

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Other mandatory costs

Unknown

Not covered: U.S. passport, required medical exams/immunizations, personal items, excess baggage and possible embassy travel

Deposit

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Hello, I am interested in National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Summer Abroad. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. Which expenses would my aid award cover, who qualifies, and when is the award confirmed? 10. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

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