Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship (BFTF) Summer Institute 2026

The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship (BFTF) Summer Institute is a four-week, in-person exchange program hosted at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It brings together high school students from Europe and the United States for lectures, seminars, mentor-led workshops, community service, site visits, cultural activities and homestays. The program focuses on transatlantic relations, U.S. foreign policy priorities, democratic practices, leadership, critical thinking and communication skills. The 2026 edition runs from June 23 to July 21, 2026 and is fully funded by the U.S. Embassy Oslo and the U.S. Department of State.

Four-week fully funded exchange including coursework, workshops, community service, site visits, cultural activities, and homestays with American families.

Norwegian high school students born between 2008-06-23 and 2010-06-23 with at least one year of high school remaining after the program, high English proficiency, leadership potential, strong academic achievement, commitment to community/extracurricular activities, and little or no prior U.S. study or travel.

Apply by emailing osloedu@state.gov with the completed application form, preliminary high school grades, CV, and three short essay responses as specified in the application instructions.