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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.
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.
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EducationUSA Advising Center in Côte d'Ivoire
The first place to start is at the U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA Advising Center. The Advising Center is part of the services that the Embassy offers to the Ivoirian public through the Public Affairs Section. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 12 pm. It provides services to prospective students, scholars, and parents, who seek information about educational and training opportunities in the United States.
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. (Application window closed April 15, 2022)
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. (Application window closes December 16, 2022)
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. (Application window closed April 15, 2022)
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. (Application window closed June 17, 2022)
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:
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Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs) are intensive post-graduate level academic programs that provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions. The program goal is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad. (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 19, 2022!)
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. (Application window closed November 15, 2022)
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. (Application window closed November 15, 2022)
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