Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Global Abroad

Studying abroad is an exciting journey and a key to academic and professional success for young Americans in today’s world. FLEX Global Abroad provides a unique opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to explore a new country, broaden their perspectives, and develop language abilities by living with a host family, studying in a local school, and participating in leadership activities. FLEX Global Abroad students also share information about the United States and their own hometowns and traditions with their host families, new friends, and local communities, thereby building lasting relationships and, at the same time, helping to strengthen the linkages between the United States and FLEX Global Abroad countries. 

FLEX Global builds on the legacies of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) and the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) programs by expanding participation globally. The program advances U.S. interests by cultivating a network of young leaders who understand and support U.S. culture and priorities, with a focus on entrepreneurship, technology and super intelligence (SI), and leadership.

The application for applying to FLEX Global Abroad for the 2027-2028 academic year is November 30, 2026.

How can I apply?

Begin your application on the FLEX Global Abroad website. The deadline is November 30, 2026.

Program Contact flex@americancouncils.org