AFS-USA is happy to continue its partnership with Lingco, an organization whose mission is for every student to see the value in language learning and to believe that they, too, can learn a language. Lingco has generously decided to offer six full scholarships to one of four selected AFS-USA summer programs in 2026.
Scholarship Award: Based on a combination of merit and financial need.
Available Scholarships: 6 full scholarships
Applicable Programs: Lingco is offering six full scholarships to one of four selected AFS-USA summer programs in 2026.
Application Process:
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Nominations by a language teacher are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Student video submissions and parental permission to apply are accepted on a rolling basis after the teacher nomination.
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Lingco manages the scholarship selection process and notifies all teachers of their students' status: winner, waitlist, or non-winner.
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Winners will be asked to complete a full AFS-USA study abroad application for the first-choice program to ensure eligibility with the AFS country partner abroad.
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AFS-USA supports students through the study abroad application process and while students are on their program abroad.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Lingco is looking for applicants who possess the Qualities of an AFSer: Open-Mindedness, Curiosity, Adaptability, Resiliency, and Compassion.
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Students need to be their authentic selves.
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Currently enrolled in a Level 2 language class or higher.
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Minimum age of 15 years old. The maximum age varies. See specific program age requirements below.