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Education & Exchanges
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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.

EducationUSA

More than 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories that offer information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.

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American English

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

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Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs

Exchanges that engage professionals in the government, non-profit, and private sectors; high school students; representatives from the cultural and sports communities; and disenfranchised and underserved audiences.

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Bridge USA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States on 13 different cultural exchange programs focused on education, research and skills development. The program allows participants to hone their skills, immerse themselves in American society and culture, connect with Americans, and share their culture with their American host communities.

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Academic Exchanges

Opportunities for international study and research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral and professional levels.

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Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Diverse group of students

Join the Exchange Alumni community at https://alumni.state.gov, and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you continue your exchange experience and build on the skills you gained during your program. Through your account at https://alumni.state.gov
        • Candidates will have access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
        • You can read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
        • You will meet former participants to connect to the network locally and globally.
        • You can find up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, as well as pre-participant updates.
        • You can access US Government Entrepreneurship Resources to take your business thinking to the next level.
There are resources that can be accessed without logging in, such as the Enabling Entrepreneurs page. In addition, through our LinkedIn page, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you can connect with us and other former participants of the exchange program and get the latest news about the former participant.

Local Advising Center

The first place to start is at the American Embassy’s Educational 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.

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Fulbright TEA Program

The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (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.

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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.

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Fulbright Programs

U.S. Embassy Abidjan is pleased to announce the opening of the competition for the Fulbright Foreign Students, Fulbright Visiting Scholars, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, and the Teaching Excellence & Achievement programs for the 2022-2023 academic year. All candidates must be Ivoirian citizens. Application deadlines for Fulbright Foreign Students (FFS), Visiting Scholars (FVS), and Humphrey Fellows (HHH) is April 16, 2021. The deadline for the Fulbright Teaching Excellence & Achievement (TEA) is March 12, 2021.

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