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Education & Exchanges
Overview
Education
Exchanges
Local Programs
Grant & Funding Opportunities
Alumni
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Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language. Learn more about the opportunities offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Education

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Study & Exchange

The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.

Learn more about Study & Exchange

American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.

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Scholarship Programs

There are a number of different programs for professionals and academics. Here is a short list offering reference to each.

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Public Affairs

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) is responsible for all media, educational and cultural exchanges, American speaker programs and other public issues in support of the Embassy’s Mission. PAS facilitates several educational exchange programs, including the International Visitor Programs and Hubert. H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for a numerous of local contacts.

How Can the Public Affairs Section Help You?

Exchanges

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

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Academic & Professional Exchanges

Opportunities for international study & research from undergraduate through postdoctoral.

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Arts Envoy Programs

Youth Programs

Study and Exchange Opportunities offered to Belizean Youth by the United States Embassy in Belize.

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English Programs

English Study and Exchange Opportunities offered by the United States Embassy in Belize.

Read More About English Language Programs

CARSI Grants Program

CENTRAL AMERICAN REGIONAL SECURITY INITIATIVE (CARSI) GRANTS PROGRAM

Learn More About CARSI Grant Programs

Public Affairs Small Grants Program

2024 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to participating U.S. embassies for funding through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to carry out an individual project to preserve cultural heritage in a specific priority country. Issuance of this funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government. Full implementation of this program is subject to the availability of funds. Click here to learn more.

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Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

alumni office and alumni

Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

  • Gain access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
  • Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
  • Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally.
  • Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news.

There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.

Additional Resources

U.S. Embassy Kids Page

Here are links and resources for kids to reference about the United States.

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