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Education & Exchanges

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.

Education

EducationUSA American English

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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Exchanges

Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs Bridge USA Academic Exchanges

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.

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.

Study in the USA

Study in the USA Scholarships & Exchanges English Language Learning Alumni Cultural & Other Exchanges

Study in the USA

Learn about unique U.S. higher education opportunities. Our EducationUSA Guatemala center is part of the U.S. Department of State’s global EducationUSA network, and offer(s) accurate, comprehensive, and current information to help you and your family navigate the application process and prepare for study in the U.S.

Scholarships & Exchanges

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. This website provides the information you need to get started.

English Language Learning

This website is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English and American culture developed by the Office of English Language Programs in Washington, D.C. All programs are implemented by Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) at American Embassies or Consulates.

Welcome to the International Exchange Alumni website — a place where past and present U.S. government-sponsored exchange program participants find tools to advance their communities and our world.

Cultural & Other Exchanges

Our exchange programs engage youth, students, educators, artists, athletes, and rising leaders in the United States and more than 160 countries. In addition to exchange programs, ECA also administers a variety of other initiatives that support cultural understanding by protecting Cultural Heritage across the globe, and providing educational resources for people interested in learning about American culture and the English language. ECA is well known for its flagship exchange programs such as The Fulbright Program and International Visitor Leadership Program. To see all ECA exchange program opportunities visit our Exchange Program website.

Local Programs

Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP)

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 100 developing countries around the world. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important archaeological sites, and the documentation of vanishing traditional craft techniques and indigenous languages.

Naj Tunich Caves, located in Petén.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Are you an organization or individual interested in applying for funding from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala? This page lists the Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) open for 2021.

Scholarships

Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Access Community Engagement Exchange Program (CEE) Community Solutions Program (CSP) Educational Exchange Fulbright

Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)

The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a global initiative of the Government of the United States that provides an educational opportunity for enterprising women from diverse communities.

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The English Access Microscholarship Program offers beginner to intermediate level courses for underprivileged youth, ages 14-16, through intensive learning classes and activities.

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Community Engagement Exchange Program (CEE)

The Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) program is a dynamic global network of innovators working with communities to address critical 21st-century issues. CEE equips dedicated visionaries with the expertise, skills, and resources to develop multisector approaches and build healthy and engaged communities in over 100 countries.

CEE is a yearlong program designed to enable civil society leaders, ages 21-28, to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good, specifically on issues related to civic dialogue and peacebuilding, open and participatory government, women and gender, resilience and sustainable development, and youth engagement.

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Community Solutions Program (CSP)

The Community Solutions Program (CSP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by IREX, provides community leaders from around the world with an intensive professional development exchange program in the United States from August to December 2022. CSP fellows gain valuable experience in community work and strengthen their capacity for leadership and development in their home countries.

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Educational Exchange

Every year, during the month of April, the U.S. Embassy invites professionals who have completed a licenciatura to apply for the Fulbright Scholarship program.

The Fulbright Program is one of the world’s most prestigious international educational exchanges. The mission of the program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through educational exchange.

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Scholarships (Continued)

Global Ugrad Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

The Global Undergraduate Exchange (Global UGRAD) program provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university.

From left to right: Fernanda, Hector Raúl and Jeffrey 2019 Global UGRAD Fellows in Washington D.C, November 2019

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs)

The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) are academic programs for mid-career student leaders, scholars, faculty, practitioners, and secondary educators whose purpose is to broaden knowledge of the United States, strengthen curricula, and improve teaching about the United States in institutions abroad.

These Institutes are comprised of a four- to five-week academic residency and a one- to two-week educational study tour in various regions of the United States. During the program, fellows engage in rigorous academic coursework and panel discussions, interact and establish networks, and meet with experts in respective disciplines, visit civic institutions and, in some cases, participate in research symposia and conferences.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

YLAI builds linkages between young leaders across the hemisphere.

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YLAI

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

YLAI builds linkages between young leaders across the hemisphere.

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