helloahmy

Congratulations!! You're very fortunate to hear the news so early!

dubyawhy

Did anyone else get selected as an alternate? I know its not a rejection, but I feel horrible...I feel like the chances of any finalist giving up their scholarship is next to none. Basically a rejection in my eyes ;(

sr5991

Mehhh this is killing me!!! Did anyone else not receive anything yet? Hoping for the best but anticipating the worst

chewydog

If it cheers anyone up, I will point out that having declined the scholarship before for the Korea Semester program (yes, they used to offer this), it is entirely possible to move from "alternate" to "finalist" as people will give up their position in the scholarship for various reasons. I had to decline for reasons including: My school would have forced me to 'drop out' and re-enroll had I left the school for a semester, I wouldn't have been able to catch up in the numerous advanced classes such as AP Chemistry which I had signed up for, I wouldn't have been able to practice my sport, I would have had to suspend violin lessons for several months (which for me is bad because I am serious about my playing), and etc.

Moral of the Story: Life happens but never give up hope because you never know when your luck will suddenly (re)appear.

hellUVAchance

One of my best friends on the Russia Summer 2010 group was an alternate and was selected to attend. I do not think a lot of applicants are offered an alternate status, so don't lose hope

Nagela

itsajourney: Congratulations! Hindi was my second choice; do you think that they are still sending out notifications for the Hindi program? Does the NSLI-Y notify you of all the programs you applied for at once, or is it one at a time? Sorry, I know that's a lot of questions.
sr5991: No, it's not only you, the anticipation is killing me! I really want to get this study abroad opportunity.

musicgeek1995

My dad called to ask that question and they basically told him that if you haven't heard, they haven't come to a decision yet. Or at least that's what they claim. Maybe its done by region? or age? I don't know. If I hear anymore info i'll post it here. =)

Mikanena

Yes, I can vouch for chewy! I was actually one of the nsliy 2010 Korea semester participant and two of the girls in the program were actually alternates and got the scholarships that others gave up! So, remain hopeful! People do give up the scholarships for various reasons!

Nagela

Has anyone from the Delaware/Pennsylvania area heard anything yet?

itsajourney

@Nagela, for acceptances, they only only address the program you were accepted to, which was my first choice.. and I'm from Pennsylvania. I got mine in March 15

sumobats

So I'm incredibly confused right now. The website How to Apply says that the application for the 2012-2013 year is closed. What is this referring to? Is it referring to the academic year program or the summer program? What if I'm going to be a sophomore when school starts and I want to do this program after my sophomore year? If the deadline already passed, that's really early.

artemis95

That's for the academic year. Keep an eye on the website, though, because I think the summer applications are due by 10/31 or 11/1.

masquerade1121

I just found this forum! I'm applying to NSLI-Y for the 2013 summer and was wondering when the application would be up.

4beardolls

The application is up now.

hellUVAchance

For those interested:

Program Application: nsliforyouth.org
Facebook group for applicants: Log In | Facebook
Exchanges Connect, connect with fellow applicants and alumni: connect.state.gov/groups/nsliy

Feel free to PM me questions about the Russian Summer program as well as any general NSLI-Y Questions

finally a note regarding the application:
"NSLI-Y APPLICATION UPDATE: The 2013-14 NSLI-Y application will be unavailable for technical maintenance on Sunday, September 23 from 10:00 - 11:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Be sure to log-out of the application and save your work before 10:00 PM EST. The application should be available after 11:30 PM EST on Sunday."