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FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FLEX Global Abroad
FLEX Global Abroad

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ. Applications are opening for the FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028 academic year, a fully funded U.S. Department of State exchange programme that allows eligible American high school students to spend an academic year living with a host family and attending a local school in one of several partner countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Thailand. The programme covers major costs including round-trip travel, host-family accommodation and meals, school tuition where applicable, visa fees, emergency medical coverage, in-country support and a modest monthly stipend. The application deadline is 30 November 2026.

โš ๏ธ Important Accuracy Note

The official programme is called:

FUTURE LEADERS EXCHANGE โ€“ FLEX GLOBAL ABROAD

and should not be confused with:

FLEX GLOBAL

which sends students from participating countries to spend a year in the United States. FLEX Global Abroad works in the opposite direction: it sends U.S. high school students overseas.

The 2027โ€“2028 application deadline is:

๐Ÿšจ 30 NOVEMBER 2026.

The programme is genuinely:

โœ… FULLY FUNDED IN TERMS OF MAJOR PROGRAMME COSTS

but families should note that it does not cover every possible personal expense. The programme specifically excludes costs such as:

โŒ U.S. passport fees

โŒ required medical examinations and immunisations

and:

โŒ additional personal spending beyond the stipend.

๐ŸŒ FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Quick Overview

DetailInformation
ProgrammeFLEX Global Abroad
Academic Year2027โ€“2028
Funded ByU.S. Department of State
AdministratorBureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
ImplementerAmerican Councils for International Education
Programme TypeHigh School Study Abroad Exchange
DurationOne Academic Year
Eligible NationalityU.S. Citizens Only
Age Requirement15 to 18.5 at Programme Start
School RequirementEnrolled in Grades 9โ€“12 at Time of Application
Home School StudentsEligible
GPA RequirementNo Fixed Minimum Published
Host FamilyIncluded
School PlacementIncluded
Round-Trip AirfareIncluded
Host Country Visa FeesIncluded
Emergency Accident & Sickness CoverageIncluded
Monthly StipendIncluded
Phone / SIM AccessIncluded
Passport CostNot Covered
Medical Exams / ImmunisationsNot Covered
DeadlineNovember 30, 2026
StatusApplication Coming Soon / 2027โ€“28 Cycle Announced

The official programme states that applicants of all grade-point averages and academic performance levels are encouraged to apply, making the programme broader than many academic exchange scholarships that impose a high GPA cutoff.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Who Runs FLEX Global Abroad?

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FLEX Global Abroad is funded and administered by the:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEโ€™S BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS โ€“ ECA

and implemented by:

AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

in consortium with organisations including:

AFS-USA

and:

Amideast.

The wider FLEX Global programme also involves partners such as iEARN.

๐ŸŽ“ What Is FLEX Global Abroad?

FLEX Global Abroad gives American students the chance to:

live with a host family overseas

attend a local high school

experience another education system

build language skills

develop leadership

learn about another culture

and:

share American culture with their host community.

The programme is designed as a full academic-year cultural exchange rather than a short summer programme.

Participants are expected to integrate into their local communities and attend school throughout the programme, even if they have already completed graduation requirements in the United States.

๐ŸŒŽ Where Can Students Study?

For the current FLEX Global Abroad programme, host-country options include:

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช Georgia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kazakhstan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ North Macedonia

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Poland

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania

and:

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand.

The U.S. Department of State reserves the right to amend the host-country list.

โš ๏ธ Can Applicants Choose Their Country?

Applicants may be able to indicate preferences, but:

โŒ A SPECIFIC COUNTRY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

Country assignments are made by FLEX Global Abroad staff while considering:

the application

programme needs

host-country availability

and:

selection committee input.

Applicants should therefore be comfortable with the possibility of placement in:

ANY OF THE AVAILABLE HOST COUNTRIES.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Is FLEX Global Abroad Fully Funded?

โœ… YES, FOR THE MAJOR PROGRAMME COSTS.

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The programme provides:

โœˆ๏ธ round-trip airfare

๐Ÿ  room and board with a host family

๐Ÿซ school tuition where applicable

๐Ÿ›‚ host-country visa fees

๐Ÿฉบ emergency accident and sickness coverage

๐Ÿ’ต a modest monthly stipend

๐Ÿ“ฑ access to a mobile phone or SIM card

๐ŸŽ“ pre-departure programming

๐ŸŒ in-country cultural and leadership activities

and:

๐Ÿ”„ re-entry orientation.

โœˆ๏ธ Round-Trip Travel

The programme covers:

ROUND-TRIP AIRFARE BETWEEN THE STUDENTโ€™S HOME AND HOST COMMUNITY.

This includes domestic airfare associated with the pre-departure programme in Washington, D.C., where applicable.

๐Ÿ  Host Family Accommodation

Participants live with:

CAREFULLY SCREENED HOST FAMILIES

for the academic year.

Host families receive orientation and ongoing support from programme staff.

Students may:

share a room with a same-gender host sibling

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

or:

have their own room,

but every participant will have their own bed.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meals

Room and board are included, meaning host-family accommodation and normal meals are covered as part of the placement.

๐Ÿซ School Placement

Participants attend a:

LOCAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

in their host community.

School tuition is covered:

WHERE APPLICABLE.

Students are expected to attend school consistently and participate seriously in their studies.

๐Ÿ’ต Monthly Stipend

Participants receive a:

MODEST MONTHLY STIPEND

reflecting typical local costs for:

basic needs

and:

personal expenses.

The exact stipend amount may depend on the host country and is not stated as one universal amount on the current official U.S. programme page.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile Phone or SIM

The programme provides access to:

A MOBILE PHONE OR SIM CARD

during the exchange.

๐Ÿฉบ Medical Coverage

Students receive:

EMERGENCY ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS COVERAGE

while in the host country.

Families should not interpret this as unlimited comprehensive health insurance.

Applicants should carefully review exclusions and programme terms.

๐Ÿ›‚ Visa Costs

FLEX Global Abroad covers:

HOST-COUNTRY VISA FEES.

However, students must still ensure they meet:

passport

immigration

and:

destination-country entry requirements.

โŒ What Does FLEX Global Abroad Not Cover?

The programme specifically does not provide:

โŒ Fees for obtaining a U.S. passport

โŒ Required medical examinations

โŒ Required immunisations

โŒ Extra personal spending beyond the monthly stipend.

Students should therefore budget for some pre-departure and personal costs.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Who Can Apply?

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The core eligibility requirements are clear.

1๏ธโƒฃ U.S. Citizenship

Applicants must be:

U.S. CITIZENS.

Permanent residents who are not U.S. citizens are:

โŒ NOT ELIGIBLE.

The official FAQ states this directly.

๐ŸŽ‚ 2. Age Requirement

Applicants must be:

15 TO 18.5 YEARS OLD

at the programme start date.

๐Ÿซ 3. High School Requirement

Students must be enrolled in:

GRADES 9โ€“12

at the time of application.

๐Ÿ  4. Home-Schooled Students

โœ… YES.

Home-school students are explicitly included in the eligibility rules.

๐Ÿ“Š 5. Is a High GPA Required?

โŒ NO FIXED HIGH GPA REQUIREMENT IS PUBLISHED.

The official programme says:

APPLICANTS OF ALL GRADE-POINT AVERAGES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Selection remains competitive, but students should not rule themselves out solely because they do not have perfect grades.

โ™ฟ 6. Students With Disabilities

โœ… WELCOME TO APPLY.

American Councils explicitly says applicants with disabilities are welcome.

๐ŸŒ Previous Study Abroad Experience

The eligibility policy says students who have:

NOT PREVIOUSLY PARTICIPATED IN AN IN-PERSON EXCHANGE

are encouraged to apply.

The programmes are primarily designed for students who have not lived abroad for:

6 MONTHS OR LONGER DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS.

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Applicants should review the complete application eligibility rules because prior long-term overseas residence can affect eligibility.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Do You Need to Speak the Local Language?

โŒ NOT NECESSARILY.

Language requirements vary by destination.

For example, the current official FAQ says that countries such as:

Georgia

Kazakhstan

and:

Thailand

may have:

NO PRIOR LOCAL-LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT.

Students should nevertheless expect to make a significant effort to learn the local language once abroad.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Language Immersion

The programme emphasises that learning through immersion can be:

challenging

tiring

but:

highly rewarding.

Students may receive initial language instruction, but they are expected to continue learning independently in order to integrate with:

their host family

classmates

and:

community.

๐Ÿซ What Is School Like Abroad?

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The exact academic experience varies significantly by country and school.

Classes may be taught:

in the local language

in English

or:

in a combination of both.

Common subjects may include:

mathematics

science

languages

and:

humanities.

Older participants should also be prepared for the possibility of being placed with students who are:

1โ€“2 YEARS YOUNGER

depending on how the host-country school system is structured.

๐ŸŽ“ Does the Year Abroad Automatically Transfer Back to a U.S. High School?

Students and families should:

โš ๏ธ CHECK WITH THEIR U.S. SCHOOL BEFORE PARTICIPATING.

Academic credit and graduation arrangements depend on:

the home school

district rules

course equivalencies

and:

graduation requirements.

The programme requires attendance at the host school, but the official programme information does not guarantee how every U.S. district will count those credits.

๐ŸŒ What Are the Goals of FLEX Global Abroad?

The programme aims to help students:

develop appreciation for another culture

broaden their perspectives

strengthen language abilities

develop leadership

understand entrepreneurship and business

and:

build international relationships.

Participants also act as informal cultural ambassadors by sharing:

American life

traditions

communities

and:

perspectives

with host families and local communities.

๐Ÿ’ผ Business, Technology and Leadership Focus

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

The programme includes enhancement programming around areas such as:

business

entrepreneurship

technology

leadership

and:

โ€œSuper Intelligence.โ€

This helps distinguish FLEX Global Abroad from programmes focused only on language learning.

๐Ÿงญ How Does the Selection Process Work?

Selection is:

COMPETITIVE AND MERIT-BASED.

Complete and eligible applications are reviewed by:

trained evaluators

and:

programme staff.

Selected semifinalists are then invited to:

AN INTERVIEW

during the winter.

๐Ÿ“… When Are Results Announced?

Applicants are notified on a rolling basis beginning in:

SPRING 2027

whether they have been selected as:

finalist

alternate

or:

not accepted.

Finalists then receive:

host-country assignment

next steps

and:

programme responsibilities.

๐Ÿ”„ What Is an Alternate?

An alternate is a candidate who is not initially confirmed as a finalist but may later be offered a place if:

another finalist declines

or:

space becomes available.

๐Ÿงณ Pre-Departure Preparation

The programme includes:

comprehensive virtual pre-departure orientation

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

and can include:

a pre-departure American Innovation and Leadership Workshop

associated with Washington, D.C. travel.

Students receive preparation on:

cultural adaptation

expectations

health and safety

communication

and:

programme rules.

๐Ÿ”„ Re-Entry Support

After completing the exchange, students participate in:

RE-ENTRY ORIENTATION

and gain membership in:

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE ALUMNI

the U.S. Department of Stateโ€™s exchange alumni network.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Student Safety

Programme staff state that participant safety is a major priority.

American Councils, partner organisations and U.S. embassies monitor:

health

security

political conditions

and:

emergencies.

If serious unrest develops in a host country, students may be relocated or returned to the United States at the discretion of the U.S. Department of State.

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romania Expansion for 2027โ€“2028

One major development for the 2027โ€“2028 programme is an expanded U.S.โ€“Romania exchange agreement.

Under an agreement signed in October 2026, up to:

20 AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

may study in Romania during the 2027โ€“2028 academic year, with U.S. and Romanian government support.

This is one example of how FLEX Global Abroad is expanding opportunities for U.S. students.

๐ŸŒ Can Students From Africa Apply?

Not based solely on where they live.

FLEX Global Abroad is specifically for:

U.S. CITIZENS.

Therefore:

โœ… A U.S. citizen who currently lives in Africa and otherwise meets the rules may potentially qualify.

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

But:

โŒ A non-U.S.-citizen student from an African country is not eligible for FLEX Global Abroad.

Those students may instead want to investigate:

FLEX Global

or other international exchange programmes available in their own country.

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ Can Zimbabwean Students Apply?

For FLEX Global Abroad:

โŒ A ZIMBABWEAN CITIZEN WHO IS NOT ALSO A U.S. CITIZEN IS NOT ELIGIBLE.

The programme requires:

U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

Zimbabwe is also not listed among the current 2027โ€“2028 FLEX Global countries sending students to the United States. The 31 currently listed FLEX Global countries include countries such as Kenya, Morocco and Tunisia, but not Zimbabwe.

๐Ÿ“„ What Should Students Prepare?

The exact application questions become available through the official high-school study-abroad application.

Students should be ready to provide information about:

citizenship

age

school enrolment

academics

extracurricular activities

leadership

adaptability

motivation

and:

international experience.

Finalists may also need to complete:

health forms

passport documentation

school forms

and:

programme agreements.

๐Ÿ“ How to Apply for FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028

Step 1 โ€” Check Your Citizenship

You must be:

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ A U.S. CITIZEN.

Permanent residency alone is not enough.

Step 2 โ€” Check Your Age

You must be:

15 TO 18.5 YEARS OLD

at the start of the programme.

Step 3 โ€” Confirm School Enrolment

You must be enrolled in:

GRADES 9โ€“12

at the time of application.

Home-school students are eligible.

Step 4 โ€” Review the Host Countries

Available destinations currently include:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Georgia

India

Indonesia

Kazakhstan

Morocco

North Macedonia

Poland

Romania

and:

Thailand.

Step 5 โ€” Discuss the Programme With Your Family and School

Talk about:

graduation requirements

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

school credit

college applications

extracurricular commitments

and:

living abroad for an academic year.

Step 6 โ€” Prepare Your Passport Early

The programme:

โŒ does not pay for U.S. passport fees.

Your passport will need to meet the validity requirements for international travel.

Step 7 โ€” Complete the Official Application

The combined FLEX Global Abroad and NSLI-Y application is available through American Councilsโ€™ high-school study-abroad application system.

Step 8 โ€” Consider Applying to NSLI-Y Too

The same system allows students to apply for:

FLEX GLOBAL ABROAD

and:

NSLI-Y

using one application.

Step 9 โ€” Prepare for an Interview

Selected semifinalists are contacted during the winter for an interview.

Step 10 โ€” Submit Before the Deadline

Applications for the 2027โ€“2028 academic year close on:

๐Ÿšจ 30 NOVEMBER 2026.

๐Ÿ“‹ Application Checklist

Before applying, confirm:

โœ… U.S. Citizenship

Mandatory.

โœ… Age

15โ€“18.5 at Programme Start.

โœ… School Enrolment

Grades 9โ€“12.

โœ… Home School

Eligible.

โœ… GPA

No Fixed High Minimum Published.

โœ… Willingness to Live Abroad

Required.

โœ… Host Family Placement

Required.

โœ… Local School Attendance

Required.

โœ… Country Assignment Flexibility

Important.

โœ… Round-Trip Travel

Covered.

โœ… Room and Board

Covered.

โœ… School Tuition

Covered Where Applicable.

โœ… Visa Fees

Covered.

โœ… Emergency Medical Coverage

Included.

โœ… Monthly Stipend

Included.

โœ… Phone / SIM

Included.

โœ… Passport Fees

Not Covered.

โœ… Medical Exams

Not Covered.

โœ… Immunisations

Not Covered.

โœ… Extra Personal Spending

Not Covered.

โœ… Deadline

November 30, 2026.

๐ŸŽฏ How to Strengthen Your Application

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐ŸŒ Show Genuine Interest in Cultural Exchange

Do not focus only on:

free travel.

Explain why you want to:

live with another family

attend another countryโ€™s school

learn another culture

and:

contribute positively to the host community.

๐Ÿง  Show Adaptability

A year abroad can involve:

unfamiliar food

different school expectations

language barriers

homesickness

and:

cultural misunderstandings.

Use examples that show you can adjust constructively to new environments.

๐Ÿค Demonstrate Leadership

Leadership does not have to mean being:

class president

or:

team captain.

It can also include:

helping your community

starting a project

supporting classmates

volunteering

or:

taking responsibility.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Show Communication Skills

Living with a host family requires patience and openness.

Strong applicants should demonstrate that they can:

listen

explain themselves respectfully

handle disagreements

and:

build relationships.

๐ŸŒŽ Be Open About Country Placement

Do not apply only because you want one specific destination.

Applicants should be ready to live in:

any country included in the programme.

โš ๏ธ Common Application Mistakes

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Avoid:

  • Confusing FLEX Global Abroad with FLEX Global
  • Applying without U.S. citizenship
  • Assuming permanent residents are eligible
  • Assuming you can guarantee a particular host country
  • Applying only because the programme is free
  • Ignoring school-credit implications
  • Waiting too late to apply for a passport
  • Assuming every medical cost is covered
  • Assuming all personal spending is paid
  • Missing the November 30 deadline

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is FLEX Global Abroad?

It is a U.S. Department of State programme that allows eligible U.S. high school students to spend an academic year living and studying overseas.

Is FLEX Global Abroad fully funded?

โœ… YES, FOR THE MAJOR PROGRAMME COSTS.

It covers airfare, host-family room and board, school tuition where applicable, visa fees, emergency accident and sickness coverage, programme activities and a monthly stipend.

What expenses are not covered?

Not covered include:

  • U.S. passport fees
  • Required medical examinations
  • Required immunisations
  • Additional personal spending beyond the stipend.

Who can apply?

U.S. citizens who are:

15โ€“18.5 YEARS OLD

at programme start and enrolled in:

GRADES 9โ€“12

at the time of application.

Can home-school students apply?

โœ… YES.

Can permanent residents apply?

โŒ NO, UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO U.S. CITIZENS.

Is a high GPA required?

No fixed high GPA is published.

Students across all GPA and academic-performance levels are encouraged to apply.

Which countries are available?

Current host countries include:

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Georgia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Morocco
  • North Macedonia
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Thailand.

Can students choose exactly where they go?

They may rank preferences, but country assignment is made by programme staff and is not guaranteed.

Is language knowledge required?

It depends on the host country.

Some destinations currently list no prior local-language requirement.

Do students live with host families?

โœ… YES.

Host families are screened and supported by programme staff.

Is school attendance mandatory?

โœ… YES.

All participants are expected to attend the host-country school.

Is airfare included?

โœ… YES.

Are visa fees covered?

โœ… YES.

Host-country visa fees are included.

Is a monthly allowance included?

โœ… YES.

Participants receive a modest monthly stipend for basic personal needs.

Is health insurance included?

Emergency accident and sickness coverage in the host country is included.

Can students with disabilities apply?

โœ… YES.

Applicants with disabilities are welcomed.

Can African students apply?

Only if they are U.S. citizens and meet the other rules.

African nationality by itself does not qualify a student.

Can Zimbabwean students apply?

Only if the student is also a:

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ U.S. CITIZEN.

Zimbabwean citizenship alone does not qualify someone for FLEX Global Abroad.

What is the deadline?

๐Ÿšจ 30 NOVEMBER 2026.

๐Ÿš€ Final Thoughts

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ. The FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028 programme is a major fully funded opportunity for American high school students who want to spend an academic year immersed in another country while developing:

๐ŸŒ CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ LANGUAGE SKILLS

๐Ÿค LEADERSHIP

๐Ÿ’ผ ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING

and:

๐ŸŽ“ INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

Participants may study in countries including:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Georgia

India

Indonesia

Kazakhstan

Morocco

North Macedonia

Poland

Romania

and:

Thailand.

The programme covers major costs including:

โœˆ๏ธ ROUND-TRIP TRAVEL

๐Ÿ  HOST-FAMILY ROOM AND BOARD

๐Ÿซ SCHOOL TUITION WHERE APPLICABLE

๐Ÿ›‚ VISA FEES

๐Ÿฉบ EMERGENCY ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS COVERAGE

๐Ÿ’ต A MONTHLY STIPEND

and:

๐Ÿ“ฑ MOBILE PHONE OR SIM ACCESS.

Applicants must be:

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ U.S. CITIZENS

๐ŸŽ‚ 15โ€“18.5 YEARS OLD AT PROGRAMME START

and:

๐Ÿซ ENROLLED IN GRADES 9โ€“12 AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

FLEX Global Abroad 2027โ€“2028: Fully Funded Study Abroad Opportunity for American High School Students ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Home-school students are eligible, and applicants of all GPA levels are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2027โ€“2028 academic year close on:

๐Ÿšจ 30 NOVEMBER 2026.

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๐Ÿ”‘ Key Details

Programme: FLEX Global Abroad
Academic Year: 2027โ€“2028
Funded By: U.S. Department of State
Implemented By: American Councils for International Education
Programme Type: Fully Funded High School Exchange
Duration: One Academic Year
Eligible Nationality: U.S. Citizens Only
Age: 15โ€“18.5 at Programme Start
School Level: Grades 9โ€“12
Home School: Eligible
GPA: No Fixed High Minimum Published
Host Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Thailand
Round-Trip Airfare: Covered
Host Family Accommodation: Covered
Meals: Included Through Host Family
School Tuition: Covered Where Applicable
Visa Fees: Covered
Emergency Accident & Sickness Coverage: Included
Monthly Stipend: Included
Mobile Phone / SIM: Included
Passport Fee: Not Covered
Required Medical Exams: Not Covered
Required Immunisations: Not Covered
Selection: Competitive and Merit-Based
Semifinalist Interview: Yes
Final Results: Beginning Spring 2027
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Status: 2027โ€“2028 Cycle Announced

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