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National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI‑Y) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Provides U. S.
high school students immersion abroad in critical languages (summer or academic year). 2026‑27 cycle closed November 12, 2025.
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National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Participation Requirements Participation Requirements National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) The U.S. Department of State’s NSLI-Y is a scholarship program for U.S. high school students to study critical languages necessary to strengthen the United States’ national security and economic competitiveness.
The NSLI-Y summer 2026 and academic year 2026-2027 application is now closed. Applications were due November 12 at 4:00 PM ET. The Virtual NSLI-Y program will take place in Fall 2026.
The application is expected to be available by May 2026. NSLI-Y 2026-27 Application Merit-based Scholarship Opportunity NSLI-Y is a merit-based scholarship program for American high school students to study critical languages abroad, or online. U.S. Department of State Program NSLI-Y programs have been successfully implemented abroad since 2006.
The safety and well-being of participants are the highest priorities of the U.S. Department of State and NSLI-Y administrators. Intensive Critical Language Study NSLI-Y participants intensively study a foreign language critical to U.S. national security. Previous language study is not required.
NSLI-Y participants are immersed in the host culture through home stays, activities, and excursions. Find the right NSLI-Y program for you! 6- to 7-week summer program that advances language proficiency through intensive classes, host family stays, cultural activities, and immersion in a host community.
8- to 10-month academic year program that advances language proficiency through language classes, cultural activities, host family stays, engagement with local peers, and immersion in a host community. 10-week beginner-level online program that introduces participants to critical languages and cultures and builds global competence. Explore languages critical to U.S. national security that you can study through the NSLI-Y program.
Thanks to NSLI-Y, I feel confident in continuing to study Arabic, which I otherwise might not have done… This program has given me a chance to think on a broader scale about what my career interests might be and given me a look at what a more globally focused career would be like.
Thomas, NSLI-Y Arabic Alumnus National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) NSLI-Y is a program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by American Councils for International Education, in cooperation with iEARN, American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES), and Amideast.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. citizens high school students (completed freshman year, under age 19 for summer; sophomores+ for academic year). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI‑Y) is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This program supports organizations that design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging international leaders. The visits aim to support U. S. foreign policy goals and reflect participants' professional interests.
John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This scholarship provides awards for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. This could benefit dependents of military personnel stationed at Camp Zama, Japan.
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