Global Leaders is AFS’s main scholarship program, offering partial need- and merit-based scholarships. Over 60% of applicants qualify for some level of award. Global Leaders awards decrease throughout the school year to give advantage to early applicants. We will start reviewing applications from students departing on 2010 programs on July 6.
How to apply for an AFS Global Leaders Scholarship
1. Submit your preliminary application including $75 application fee.
2. Submit your scholarship application cover sheet.
3. Submit the appropriate forms from the list below, based on what you’ve indicated on your cover sheet. You must submit all forms before the scholarship committee will review your application.
- Need-based aid application – Please note that there is a $34 processing fee payable directly to FAST; fee waivers available for qualified families.
- Merit-based scholarship application
4. Within one week of AFS receiving all of the materials you indicated you would submit on your cover sheet, your AFS Advisor will call to inform you what scholarship award you can expect to receive based on your application.
5. In order to receive the award, your full AFS application, including tuition deposit and interview, must be received by AFS-USA within one month. If your full application is accepted by AFS, the award will be credited to your account. Please note that programs fill on a first-come, first-served basis, and if the program of your choice has filled before your application is submitted, you can discuss alternatives with your advisor.
All candidates who receive financial assistance are expected to help further the mission of AFS—working toward a more just and peaceful world—upon their return by volunteering for AFS in their home or school community.
Questions? Please contact the AFS Scholarships Coordinator at scholarships@afs.org.
