AFS Leaders Need-Based Aid Program
The AFS Leaders Need-Based Aid Program offers financial assistance ranging from $200 to $1500 USD to American students. The scholarship is intended for families with household incomes of $65,000 or less, though exceptions may apply. Applications are processed through the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) service, with final decisions made by AFS. The scholarship is available for study in various countries, including Argentina, Austria, and Japan, among others.
Variable
Scholarship deadline
$200-$1,500 USD
Award amount
1
Requirements
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- American students with financial need
- Students interested in studying abroad
Key highlights
- Award amount: $200-$1500 USD
- Eligibility: American students with household incomes of $65,000 or less
- Application through FAST service
Why apply
- Financial support for study abroad
- Flexible income criteria with possible exceptions
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Review status
Apr 28, 2026
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Application difficulty
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Who can apply
- American nationality required
- Household income typically $65,000 or less
- Study abroad in specified countries
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Quick facts
Status
Not specified
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Foreign Languages Literature and Linguistics
Number of awards
400
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Application plan
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Application signals
- Verify if your household income qualifies
- Check if your desired host country is eligible
Details to use
- Exact application deadline
- Specific payout method
Red flags
- Deadline is variable; check for updates
- Final award decisions are solely by AFS
Next steps
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- Prepare the required materials shown in this listing: Financial documentation (if required).
- Plan submission around the listed deadline: Variable.
- Use the application path to confirm eligibility, documents, and any updated deadline before submitting.
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- Apply through the FAST service
- Contact [email protected] for eligibility questions
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- The application process is done through the Financial Aid for School Tuition (FAST) service; however, final award decisions are determined solely by AFS.
- The AFS scholarship review committee meets regularly to review FAST applications on a rolling basis.
- If you already have an existing AFS application, Click on the “FAST” logo to the right to begin your FAST application ($43 fee payable by credit card at completion of application).….
- AFS-USA grants FAST fee waivers to families suffering from significant economic hardship. This includes the following extenuating circumstances:.
- Temporary loss of income or employment.
- Unexpected medical expenses.
- Recent death of a parent or guardian.
- Displacement or damage due to natural disaster.
- Loss of income due to long term disability.
- Currently on free or reduced lunch at high school.
- Currently receiving food stampsAfter completing the FAST application you will be asked to submit tax documentation to FAST.
- 2017 Federal Tax Forms.
- 2017 State Tax Forms.
- 2017 W-2.
- All appropriate schedules (for personal business, property, etc.), if appropriate.
- Unemployment/disability/retirement income statements, if appropriate.
- Mail copies of your supporting tax documents to:.
- Attn: FAST Processing.
- 1316 N. Union St.
- Wilmington, DE 19806-2594.
- IMPORTANT! You must put “AFS-USA” on the front of the envelope under your return address. Faxed or emailed tax forms will not be accepted.
- It typically takes FAST several days to verify the copies of your tax documents once they are received. When your FAST application has been verified, the AFS-USA scholarship committee will review the application and contact you with the results.
Required documents
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- Financial documentation (if required)
Applying
Apply for the AFS Global Leaders Need-Based Aid Program through the FAST service. Contact [email protected] for eligibility inquiries.
Award & payment
Amount: $200-$1,500 USD
Number of awards: 400
Payout: Not stated on the listing
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The AFS Leaders Need-Based Aid Program provides financial assistance to American students for studying abroad. Awards range from $200 to $1500 USD, with eligibility based on household income.
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Information last verified Apr 28, 2026.
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