Lithuania
Local Representative
Vaida Abraškevičiūtė ‘15
Vaida@assistscholars.org
Important Dates
Early Application Deadline:
October 30
Application Deadline:
November 27
Interviews:
January (dates TBD)
APPLICATION FEE
Early: $25 USD
Regular: $50 USD
PROGRAM FEE
USD $7,500 for Sanderson (full) Scholarship, $36,250 for Lindfors (partial) Scholarship
Lithuania
Welcome to ASSIST Lithuania
ASSIST Lithuania was established to help young Lithuanian students currently in the 9th or 10th grade who would like to spend one year as exchange students in the United States as 10th or 11th graders. There are also very limited opportunities for 12th grade and post-graduate.
Our work in the Baltics began in Lithuania in the 1992/93 academic year. Our first Lithuanian scholars distinguished themselves in their American independent schools, and ultimately 166 Lithuanian students have studied in the States under our auspices. It is through the generosity of the Kazickas Family Foundation that this competition is made possible.
Virtual Information Sessions
Coming soon! Please email ASSIST Lithuania Country Coordinators Vaida@assistscholars.org or Regina@assistscholars.org to learn about upcoming dates and to get your Zoom link for the meeting.
Financial Support for Lithuanian Scholars
American schools are generous in offering scholarships to ASSIST students. Throughout our time in Lithuania, ASSIST has identified sponsors to help students and their families pay for the cost of participating in the program. In addition to the Kazickas Family, Lithuanian alumni and American donors support deserving Scholars.
Complete Your Application
Students currently in Grades 9 or 10 are eligible to apply to ASSIST for placement in the 10th or 11th grade. There are also some opportunities available to students entering the 12th grade and as postgraduate students.
To apply for the 25/26 school year, you will log into ASSIST's application portal. The application process for scholarships for the 2025/26 school year will begin in early August, 2024.
Additional Materials
After submitting your application, please view your checklist in the applicant portal for additional required materials.
Transcripts
Please upload your transcript to the applicant portal.
English Language Testing
Qualified candidates will be invited to take the Duolingo English Test. Mrs. Abraškevičiūtė will send you a prepaid coupon code to take the test in advance of the interviews.
Once you have your code, please visit https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select
- Try taking a practice test prior to taking the actual test by selecting "Practice Free"
- Return to https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home and select Purchase a Test
- Select Test Option 1 for a single test
- Enter your e-mail address, country and postal code
- Select Apply Coupon Code in the box to the right of the credit card information. Do NOT enter your credit card information if you are using a prepaid coupon code from ASSIST.
- Enter Coupon Code
Duolingo Tips for Your Test Experience
To receive more information about the ASSIST program or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the ASSIST Program Coordinators for Lithuania, Vaida Abraškevičiūtė ‘15 or Regina Abrskeviciute '98.