Program Description
The A-SMYLE program was established in 2005 to reach out to youth and create stronger linkages between the United States and Serbia and Montenegro. Students from Serbia and Montenegro, aged 15-17, have the opportunity to explore youth leadership, civic responsibility, community activism, democracy, and American society, as well as educate Americans about their country and culture.

High school students from Montenegro and Serbia spend one academic year in the United States, living with American host families and attending high school. Students take part in leadership development activities, civic education, and community service during the U.S. program and participate in alumni activities as they apply their experiences in the United States to their lives at home. Funding is provided through the Support for East European Democracy (SEED) Act.

Student Breakout By Year
Academic year 2009-2010 (August-June): 50 students from Serbia

Academic year 2008-2009 (August-June): 50 students
(43 students from Serbia, 7 students from Montenegro)

Academic year 2007-2008 (August-June): 95 students 
(71 students from Serbia, 24 students from Montenegro)

A-SMYLE students arrive in the United States

Contact Information

Youth Programs Division
U.S. Department of State SA-5
Washington D.C. 20522-0503
tel: (202) 632-6052
e-mail: a-smyle@state.gov

Grantee Organizations

A-SMYLE is administered by American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS.

For more program information, please visit the American Councils South East Europe A-SMYLE webpage.

In Serbia and Montenegro, American Councils is partnering with Fractal NGO. In the United States, American Councils is partnering with World Link and the Council on International Educational Exchange.

If you are a high school student, age 15-17 years old, from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kosovo, or Macedonia, please visit the Youth Study and Exchange Program (YES) page.