Pampore's Syed Fatimah Andrabi selected for prestigious KL-YES Exchange Program to USA

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Srinagar, May 30, 2025 (ANI): Meet Syed Fatimah Andrabi from Pampore a Class XI student from Delhi Public School, Srinagar, has earned a remarkable distinction by being selected for the prestigious Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES) Program. Originating from Pampore, Fatimah is among only 25 students chosen from across India to participate in this fully funded international exchange initiative. The KL-YES Program sponsored by the U.S. The Department of State offers high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations the opportunity to study in the United States for one academic year. Her selection follows a rigorous multi-stage national screening process that evaluates academic excellence, leadership potential and commitment to cultural exchange. As a 100% scholarship recipient she will embark on her U.S. journey in August 2025. During her year abroad she will live with an American host family and attend a local high school. More than just a student exchange participant, Fatimah will serve as a Youth Ambassador representing not only Delhi Public School Srinagar but also the broader Kashmiri community and India at large. Her role will involve promoting mutual understanding between cultures breaking down stereotypes and building bridges between diverse communities.Through educational and cultural immersion she will engage with peers, participate in community service and contribute meaningfully to intercultural dialogue. Her selection marks a moment of celebration not just for her family and school but also for Kashmir. At a time when global connections are more important than ever her journey embodies the power of youth exchange in shaping a more understanding and interconnected world.

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00:00This is in my community, it depends, they are like there, it's unlike Kishmir.

00:12It is a very good and alive place to go to.

00:22I haven't thought about a single particular state, and then I have exams as well.

00:28I have to go to the class.

00:34Is there a break at that?

00:36Is there a break at that?

00:38Is there a break at that?

00:40Yes.

00:42Better.

00:46What?

00:48Good job.

00:50I have been a part of DPS for 12 years.

00:56My journey was never only about academics.

01:02I have always been an extracurricular, so it always encouraged me to be a part of it.

01:08So, it is basically a fully funded scholarship sponsored by the US Department of State.

01:14And what happens in our countries with significant Muslim populations?

01:16Is there an opportunity to give students an opportunity to give their students an opportunity to give

01:22an opportunity to join a united high school, live with a host family,

01:28with their host family, to dwell in their culture and learn from their experiences.

01:40So, how many benefits do you think of this program?

01:56Basically, the benefits is a lot. They are beyond words, because it covers all of my expenses as it is the 100% scholarship,

02:04including my travel, my accommodation, my tuition.

02:08And, beyond that, the real gain is the personal growth.

02:12The things I will learn from there, from their culture.

02:15And I will be representing our own culture proudly as well.

02:19So, it is very beneficial.

02:21So, how did you prepare this course?

02:24My preparation, basically, it was a mix of dedication and passion.

02:27I worked on applications. I worked on my own self.

02:31I worked on my passion. I worked on my own self.

02:33I worked on my passion. I worked on my own self introspect.

02:35I worked on my own self introspect. I worked on my own self introspect.

02:37And in applications, I wrote about what I love, how I can make the difference in the world,

02:41and how I am different, so that they can choose me.

02:43And, regarding the interviews, I was very honest and being confident,

02:47and why I wanted to be the part of this program.

02:50So, how did you prepare this course?

02:51The preparation was a lot, because there is a lot of competition.

02:54Like, India has a lot of applications.

02:56The world has a lot of applications.

02:57The world has a lot of applications.

02:59And, our top 25 are from India.

03:02And, first, you compete on the district level.

03:05Then, you go to the state level.

03:08Then, you go to the national level.

03:10You compete on the national level.

03:12Then, you also compete on the north level.

03:13Then, you come to the top 25, which is our top.

03:16So, did you think that you have a selection?

03:19I didn't think about it.

03:21But, school gave me the opportunity.

03:23And, I tried filling it out.

03:25And, then, I worked for it a lot.

03:26And, then, I am here.

03:28I wanted to go abroad and move to the cities.

03:32But, I did not know that it will be so fast.

03:35So, what do you need to learn about it?

03:36So, what do you need to learn about it?

03:37What do you need to learn about it?

03:39What do you need to learn about it?

03:40The most important thing, you should know about yourself.

03:42Because, they want to know what you are capable of.

03:45If they are sending you, they are spending on you.

03:48Why are they doing it?

03:49So, you have to be good at writing the essays they provide you with.

03:56Or, you should know about what a global citizen is.

03:59How you can benefit the world.

04:01And, you should know about the SDGs which we have.

04:04And, the current world affairs.

04:06And, with that you need to learn about your academics.

04:09So, how did you get this idea?

04:12My mom helped me a lot in my process.

04:18He was always there for me.

04:20My teachers and my school supported me.

04:22And, my parents trusted me a lot.

04:24Everybody in my family was like, you can do it.

04:26And, I could do it.

04:27So, how many stages were there?

04:30My stages started with it.

04:32I filled the application in May 2024.

04:34And, after that, my confirmation mail.

04:36The congratulation letter.

04:37I got it.

04:38In March 2025.

04:39So, there are a lot of application processes.

04:41First, there is one application process.

04:43Which is the preliminary application.

04:46So, you are on the district level.

04:48And, after that, you have the discovery day interview.

04:52Where you meet all of the students from Jammu and Kashmir.

04:55After that, you qualify.

04:58After that, you have another application.

05:00In which there are 18 forms.

05:02And, you have to fill them.

05:03And, after that, you have a selection.

05:05According to the North Zone.

05:06Then, you go to the US Embassy.

05:09And, there is another interview.

05:11Where you compete with North children.

05:13There is a lot of competition.

05:15Because, they have a lot of young children.

05:17Which, they direct has become direct.

05:18The most simply

05:18Oh, we have to fill them orbit

05:20And, we have to fill them with form.

05:21According to this ergonómics.

05:22And, what is diverted.

05:23It's been an experience and then,

05:24that you actuallyлагra shifted and the first time.

05:25The following standards,

05:26that you must check on the website.

05:27That you, as well.

05:28Then, there are, you have to fill them with Nashiq

05:30right.

05:31So, there are different issues that have been

05:33shared with the Lotus Enchip to general interface.

05:34These issues have been...

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