Current Programs
Each year YFU arranges the exchanges of more than 3,500 high-school students between some 50 nations. YFU offers a diverse range of educational opportunities for students, families, volunteers, and schools. All YFU programs center on the family living experience.
The YFU USA American Overseas Program provides opportunities for United States high school students to live with a host family and study abroad for a year, semester, or summer. Each year, YFU USA awards over 350 full and partial scholarships. Many of these scholarships are to Japan and Germany, which are among the most popular destinations for American students. However, new sponsorships, from both the government and corporate sectors, have allowed more scholarships to be awarded for study in other countries.
The YFU USA International Student Program offers American families the opportunity to host an exchange student. In 2006 YFU welcomed more than 2,000 students from over 50 countries.
The YFU USA Community College Program brings the host family experience to young adults and is present at 15 community colleges across the United States.
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