U.S. Embassy in Côte
d'Ivoire

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FFS) enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. The FFS operates in more than 160 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

Community College Initiative (CCI) Program

The Community College Initiative (CCI) Program seeks to foster mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and the citizens of participating CCI countries. Since the program’s inception in 2007, more than 3,400 participants from 21 countries have received scholarships for study at community colleges throughout the United States. The CCI Program is offered by the U.S. Department of State.

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP), also called the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program, is funded by the U.S. Department of State. ARSP offers faculty members from tertiary or research institutions in Côte d’Ivoire the opportunity to take part in two categories of grants: Research Grants and Program and Curriculum Development Grants.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Fellowship brings accomplished professionals from designated countries around the world to the United States for one year of graduate-level academic course work and professional development activities. The program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey. The program provides a basis for lasting ties between citizens of the United States and their counterparts in other countries, fostering a global exchange of knowledge and mutual understanding.

Fulbright TEA Program

The Fulbright TEA program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by the non-profit organization, IREX. TEA brings some 160 secondary-level teachers of English, English as a Foreign Language, math, science, and social studies—including special education teachers in those subjects—from around the world to the United States for a six-week program of academic seminars and professional development at a host university, and to observe and share their expertise with U.S. teachers and students.

SUSI For Young Women Leaders

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.  Each Institute hosts 20 participants. The Institutes consist of a four-week academic residency with a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.  Site visits, leadership development, cultural activities, and community service complement the coursework and academic sessions. 

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SUSI For Secondary Educators

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators (SUSIs) are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide three multinational groups of 20 experienced secondary school educators (including teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, Ministry of Education officials, and others) with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, and culture – past and present. The Institutes focus on providing content and materials for participants to develop high school level curricula about the United States.

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