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YFU offers over 200 full and partial merit-based scholarships and needs-based financial aid to students every year.

To be considered for scholarship awards, students must meet the eligibility requirements listed on the individual Scholarship Information pages below and demonstrate characteristics like flexibility, tolerance and open-mindedness. In addition to the standard application and fee (if required), students also need to submit essay responses, a host family introduction letter and teacher recommendations by the scholarship deadline. Students can apply for multiple scholarships and pay only one fee.

Through the generosity of numerous corporations, governments, foundations and individuals, YFU awards more than $2.3 million in partial or full study abroad scholarships annually. Students are encouraged to consider all of their scholarship options and apply to as many as they qualify for by the December 1 scholarship application deadline!

Chevron Culture and Travel Program

2019 program not yet confirmed. Check back for further details soon!

YFU Scholarship Information Sheet

At a Glance

Application Deadline

Program Length


January 7

- Summer

Eligible Countries

Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.

Culture and Travel Tuition Award

  • Full tuition award

Eligibility

  • At least one parent of applicant must be on the payroll of Chevron at the time students are selected for the award in April. Previous recipients are not eligible.

Age Requirements

  • Applicants must meet the age requirements defined on individual country pages.

Complete Application Includes:

  • Complete Online Application
  • 1 Teacher Recommendation
  • Host Family Letter
  • 3 Short Answer Essay Questions
  • Application Fee (non-refundable)
  • Health Certificate
  • Parent-student agreement
  • 5 Candid photos
  • 1 Passport size photo

 

 

 

Application Fee

  • $75 (student contribution is $40 and Chevron pays the balance). The application fee is non-refundable; please make check payable to YFU.

Culture and Travel Tuition Award Covers:

  • Round-trip international travel
  • Round-trip domestic travel
  • Placement with a carefully selected host family
  • Regional orientation for participants and parents
  • Preparatory materials
  • Support services in host country
  • Three-day Japan specific orientation at the beginning of the program (if going to Japan)

Participants are Responsible for:

  • Passport
  • Visa fees (if necessary)
  • Any excess luggage tariffs
  • Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
  • Personal spending money
  • Upon returning home, participants are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
  • Within one month of returning home, the student must provide a report and photos detailing their exchange experience to Chevron.

 

NOTE:

  • All applicants will be notified of their status (via email) in April.

PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THIS PAGE AND YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.

Note: Programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

 

All participants are required to travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For more information regarding YFU and the selection process call 1.800.TEENAGE or refer to the Scholarships Overview section of this web site.

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