NSLI for Youth

NSLI-Y semifinalist notifications have been released! Not seeing an email from us? Be sure to check your spam folder and confirm you are using the email address you listed in your application. If you still cannot find an email from us, please contact us so we can assist you.

The NSLI-Y deadline is quickly approaching (November 4th at 4pm ET)! We encourage you to apply early. Once you hit submit, follow these steps to ensure that you successfully submitted the application. Still have questions? Email us at nsliy@americancouncils.org

Studying abroad can have a positive impact on students for years to come: bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/st…

There is still time to apply and begin your own transformative experience with NSLI-Y! #StudyAbroad #exchangeourworld #nsliy

Digital Ambassador, Gressy, shared a recap of the Korean Academic Year cohort's month! "Surrounded by the bustling city, the Cohort has partaken in cultural activities such as visiting the Seoul National Museum, Gyeongbokgung (경복궁) Palace, and The Namsan (남산) Tower!

What do teachers have to say about NSLI-Y? Check out our testimonial from, Sam, an administrator from Kentucky who discusses the changes seen in their NSLI-Y alumni. Apply to NSLI-y today and begin your language learning journey! #exchangeourworld #nsliy #StudyAbroad

Don’t forget to click Submit! Virtual NSLI-Y's Winter '25 application deadline is TODAY at 4PM ET. Swipe to view the deadline in your local time zone! #arabic #chinese #hindi #korean #russian #turkish #nsliy #exchangeourworld

Our summer 2024 participants have spoken! 97% of our summer alumni would recommend NSLI-Y to others. Join the expansive network of NSLI-Y alumni & take your language learning journey to the next level. Apply TODAY! #nsliy #exchangeourworld #studyabroad #foreignlanguagestudent

Checking in w/ our academic year Digital Ambassadors: "Just 10 days after arriving in South Korea, NSLI-Y Korean AY participants experienced their first major holiday, Chuseok!" In this video, DA Sarah takes part in the traditional Chuseok ceremonies while with her host family

Hear from NSLI-Y alumni! Are you applying to NSLI-Y? Are you interested in learning more about the experience while on program? Join the NSL-Y Alumni Instagram live, Monday 10/7 at 7 PM ET. Skylar, Manton, & Sage will discuss their time abroad & answer any questions you may have

Do you have questions about Virtual NSLI-Y or the application? We're ready and happy to answer them! Virtual NSLI-Y will host its first Fall '24 Info and Q&A Session on October 1st from 6:00-7:00 PM ET. Check our IG for the registration link!

Ready to learn beginner #Arabic, Mandarin #Chinese, #Korean, #Hindi, #Russian, or #Turkish from home? You're in luck, bc it's almost time to apply for Virtual NSLI-Y Winter '25 taking place from mid-January to mid-March! Keep an eye on our social media for further announcements!

Do you have questions about your NSLI-Y application? Join us for office hours! Office hours give you the opportunity to drop in and meet with NSLI-Y staff to ask all your burning questions. Our 1st office hours will be held TOMORROW at 5 PM ET. us06web.zoom.us/j/83745539042

Are you a high school student interested in advancing your language study/learning a new language? Are you looking for a scholarship to study abroad? Do you want to immerse yourself in another culture & possibly stay at a temple in Korea like our DA, Hanan? Apply to NSLI-Y today!

The NSLI-Y Summer 2025 and Academic Year 25-26 application is NOW LIVE! You can find the link to the application on our website. The application will remain open until November 4 at 4 PM ET. If you have questions, feel free to call or email the NSLI-Y team. @ECAatState

The 2025-26 NSLI-Y Overseas app is coming soon! Interested in spending a summer/academic year learning a critical language abroad? We'll announce the release on our website & social media. Keep an eye out, it may be coming sooner than you think!

NSLI-Y wishes everyone a happy International Youth Day! We are so proud of the competent, curious, and hardworking youth that participate in NSLI-Y each year. #nsliy #internationalyouthday #exchangeourworld #studyabroad

Virtual NSLI-Y has released all notifications for the Fall '24 program cycle! All applicants, regardless of their status, were sent a notification letter via email. Can't locate your notification letter? Please check your junk folder. Thank you to all who applied!

Eden is an alumnus of the 2018 Summer Chinese program in Kunming, China. Eden will begin her PhD in Earth & Environmental Sciences at Columbia University this fall to continue studying rice paddy soil chemistry. NSLI-Y helped Eden combine passions for Asia & environmental studies