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What is SYLE

Servas offers a language and cultural immersion program for younger members called SYLE (Servas Youth Language Experience). It is a unique opportunity for Servas members ages 18-30 to spend a month in the country of your choice, where we have hosts see-list, immersed in the local language and culture!

SYLE is a flexible and adaptable program, designed by you together with US and host country coordinators to suit your desires and goals. The program usually lasts for one month, staying approximately 1 week each with 4 different host families. As with any Servas stay, daily activities depend on the circumstances of the host families as well as the desires of the traveler.

Who Can Apply

SYLE programs are for Servas travel members only, so make sure that you have (or are in the process of getting) a validated letter of introduction (LOI) before applying. This means after you join at the Friend level, you need to then follow steps to become a Host/Traveler member. For more information about US Servas membership levels visit our how-it-works webpage.

Plan Ahead 

SYLE programs are custom  tailored to meet your needs, thus it takes time to coordinate with the host country and arrange for host families, We recommend that you apply 3-4 months in advance of the desired departure date.


Language Immersion to improve 
You don’t need to be fluent in the other language to have this experience, but the implication is that you are traveling to improve your knowledge and have a desire to learn and spend time immersed in the language and culture. 

Possible Financial Support

Servas is driven to have young people travel internationally, and here in the USA, we've set up a few grants/scholarships for our under-30 members who are willing to help us spread the word about Servas, SYLE, and cultural exchange and understanding.

The Mogerman Scholarship

Long-time Servas member and past Board Chair, Dennis Mogerman, is offering SYLE scholarships to members who qualify and are willing to commit to a strong 'marketing campaign' report during and after the experience.

Two (2) $1,000 scholarships are available annually for US Residents who plan to study a language other than English through SYLE (up to $1,000 per applicant). 

Once the SYLE application and Scholarship request have been approved (and airline and hosting arrangements have been made), the first half of the scholarship reimbursement will be sent to the recipient ($500).  

Article and photos must be submitted within six weeks of the trip. 

The second half of the scholarship will be awarded after the completion of the SYLE, post trip reports, and above-mentioned article and photos.

US Servas Board Grants

Ten (10) different $500 grants are available to members under 30 who are interested in pursuing a SYLE and helping promote Servas via social media. Financial standing will be considered, as we want to help those who need the help.

Questions

If you have any questions that are not covered here contact: SYLE@usservas.org


Apply Now to Start the Process


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