10/25/2006 - Autumn 2006 - AFS to start recruiting for the next 2007 year cycle in India
The recruitment for the new cycle of outbound programs is scheduled to begin in October 2006 with opportunities for qualified Indian secondary school students to spend an academic year in the following destinations:
2007 PRE-APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15th FOR ALL DESTINATIONS
Europe:
Asia:
Americas:
For more information on any of the AFS countries, please go to www.afs.org and enter on the country name to learn more.
AFS is an international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization. Program tuition for 2006 is approximately Indian Rupees or INR 3,00,000 to 4,00,000, depending on the country of destination, with a some scholarship and financial aid possibilities available.
In addition to fee-based programs, full tuition scholarships (with limited supplemental amenities) to the USA are available through the YES Program; see details below.
Limited scholarships and/or financial assistance may also be available to other destinations.
Apply for 2007 / 2008 outbound opportunities
All interested outbound Indian applicants should review the program qualifications:
School status: Be a secondary school student currently studying in Class X, XI, or XII in good standing. Should not have already graduated from high school (secondary school) in India at the time of application.
Age: For AFS Program: be between 15-18.5 years old as of 1 August 2007 (date of birth between 1 March 1989 and 1 August 1992). For the YES Program (USA): be between 15-17 (date of birth on or between 2 August 1989 and 1 August 1992).
Personality: Have solid personal qualities; be results-oriented; have social empathy; have awareness of Indian culture and global issues.
If you are an eligible secondary student, download and complete an application form. Be sure to follow the detailed instructions provided.
Download the Microsoft word version here.
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Pre-Applications are due by latest 15 November 2006. Please hand over your Pre-Application to your local AFS Coordinator; alternatively, please post in advance to:
AFS Intercultural Programs India
C-15 A Jangpura Extension
New Delhi 110014
For additional explicit submission instructions, please email india@afs.org with your contact information (name, age, interest area, email and postal address) and we will respond with details.
Pre-Applications will be reviewed for suitablity, eligibility and completeness. Those students who pass this round will then be asked to fill in a Main Application Form. Those passing this second round of screening will be invited to the home interview and interview stage. Individual and group interviews as well as home visits (interviews) will be scheduled for December 2006 and January 2007. Final notification letters will be distributed to selected participants by March 2007.
Other 2006 / 2007 opportunities
Are you interested volunteering to work with AFS in India? Please email us at india@afs.org with your contact information (name, age, interest area, email or postal address) and we will respond regarding how you can help and become part of the AFS volunteer network.
YES Program to the USA 2006 / 2007
Download information about this full scholarship program to the USA here.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Click here for our Frequently Asked Questions about AFS and AFS programs. If your question is not answered here, please contact india@afs.org for additional information.
History of AFS in India*
After nearly 20 years away, AFS is excited to be returning to India! Our first batch of forty students left in August and September 2005 for academic year abroad programs in Europe and the Americas. The second batch of 43 students left in August and September 2006 for programs in Europe, Asia and the Americas. AFS ran various programs in India in the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Today we are reconnecting with our alumni, past participants, host families, and friends—many of whom have gone on to prominent positions in the business, government, the arts, education and non-profit sectors.
Are you an AFS India returnee or friend? If you participated in a program to or from India, we’d like to be in touch and share our exciting program details with you. Please contact us via email at india@afs.org.