I have completed prerequisites for the PCC Nursing program at another school, do I need to apply for admission to PCC before I apply to the Nursing program?

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program was established in October, 2002. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, along with the U.S. Exchange community, recognized the importance of youth exchange as a key component to building bridges between citizens of the United States and countries around the world, particularly those with significant Muslim populations. The program is funded by the U.S.

Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA) to provide scholarships for high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations to study for one academic year in the United States. YES students serve as “youth ambassadors” of their home country, promoting mutual understanding by forming lasting relationships with their host families and communities. Participants live with a host family, attend an American high school, acquire leadership skills, and engage in activities to learn about U.S. Terjemah kitab arbain nawawi. Society and values; they also help educate Americans about their home country and culture. The program officially launched in Lebanon in 2003 in hopes to expand communication between the people of the United States and Lebanon in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Since then, over 450 Lebanese students have completed the YES program and now participate as alumni.

The YES program is administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of State by a consortium of non-profit organizations led by American Councils for International Education. In Lebanon, AMIDEAST manages the YES program in partnership with the local U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Office. In keeping with the U.S. Government-sponsored initiatives, dedicated to democratic reform, the competition for the Youth Exchange and Study scholarship is merit-based and open at no cost to all applicants who meet the following requirements: • Be between the ages of 15-17 by the start of program (August 1, 2019). • Be enrolled in a secondary school at the time of application.

• Be currently enrolled in the Brevet or 1st secondary class of the Lebanese baccalaureate program or in the 9th or 10th grade of the high school program. • Have the equivalent of a B average or better without failing grades, • Have strong English language ability (minimum 'B' average or 12/20 in English for the past three years). J-1 visa eligibility requirements (for instance, U.S. Citizens are not eligible for J-1 visa). • Demonstrate maturity, good character, scholastic aptitude, flexibility and adaptability. • Agree to attend classes in the U.S. As a full-time student and maintain at least a 'C' average in a U.S.

• Be a citizen of Lebanon or a long-term Palestinian resident in Lebanon. Students with Disabilities The program can support students with disabilities and encourages their participation. The Department of State and the YES program work with Mobility International (MIUSA) to provide students with disabilities leadership-building workshops, appropriate information and support as needed to enhance their year in America. Students with disabilities must also meet the above eligibility requirements. There are multiple rounds to the YES application and selection process. All applicants are required to take an English proficiency exam, write a proctored essay, complete a YES program application, and participate in group and individual in-person interviews. All finalists are selected on the basis of merit.