National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

Catalog organization: U.S. Department of State

Compiled by: ExtracurricularHub Editorial Team — editorial policy

Last updated August 30, 2026

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

What Is National Security Language Initiative?

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) is a extracurricular opportunity listed on ExtracurricularHub. Eligibility: Grades 9–12.

Key facts about National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
Cost	NSLI-Y scholarship covers tuition, visas, designated travel, housing, meals, programming, supplementary health coverage and a local stipend; passport, medical and personal costs remain with families.
Format	Hybrid
Eligibility	Grades 9–12
Application deadline	Dates not announced — last checked August 22, 2026
Listing last updated	August 30, 2026

Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.

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