- The Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowship was established in honor of Judith Ehm, a trailblazing Korean American entrepreneur and businesswoman. The Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowships support highly motivated and deserving individuals who have completed at least one year of Korean language study (or the equivalent) and plan to participate in American Councils’ Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP). Applicants should demonstrate the academic and personal qualities necessary to succeed… Read More
- How is NEWL Developed?NEWL measures students’ functional proficiency in one of four target languages. NEWL results can be used for predicting success in language learning beyond high school study. The assessment does not assess specific curricular achievement or the accumulation of grammatical, literary, or historical knowledge. Exam specifications reflect the most recent draft of the World Languages Framework (College Board, 2019).Quality AssuranceNEWL is administered via American… Read More
- Dear Friends,I write to you today on behalf of American Councils’ Board of Trustees to share the news that after over 30 years of dedicated service, including the last four as President and CEO, Dr. David Patton has announced his decision to retire in 2023. The Board of Trustees has voiced its deep gratitude to David for his leadership of American Councils and the impact his service has had on tens of thousands of students, teachers, faculty, and professionals. David’s leadership, care for… Read More
- American Councils stands with Ukraine and its people during these difficult times and is committed to supporting the participants of our programs, their families, and their communities as well as our in-country staff. Your U.S. tax deductible contribution to our Emergency Support for Ukraine Initiative will directly benefit efforts led by American Councils and by alumni of the educational and public diplomacy programs we administer to provide humanitarian support to those in Ukraine as well as… Read More
- For some students, even the cost of obtaining an international passport or a program-required medical test is prohibitively expensive. While on program, other students may face dental or other medical issues that far exceed what is covered by their program’s insurance.We are committed to helping our students overcome challenging circumstances so they can complete their programs as intended. Thank you, in advance, for your support on this critical front.Please click the “donate” button to… Read More
- Your donation to the Fund for the Future directly supports American Councils and the pursuit of its mission. The Fund for the Future is a long-term campaign focused on strengthening American Councils, supporting direct investments into its scholarship programs, and pursuing research-based program initiatives directly related to its mission.Please click the “donate” button to provide your contact and payment information to complete your tax-deductible donation. Your contact information is… Read More
- The legacy of Dr. Dan E. Davidson, American Councils president emeritus, continues through this fund. Designated for scholars and academics, this fellowship supports Americans engaged in the study of less commonly taught and critical languages, field research, and area studies in some of the world’s most strategically important regions.Please click the “donate” button to provide your contact and payment information to complete your tax-deductible donation. Your contact information is required… Read More
- On Friday, February 24, American Councils for International Education had the distinction of hosting a reception to honor former Kosovo President Atifete Jahjaga and address issues of strengthening the Western Balkans through education and youth leadership. The reception celebrated collaborative education programs in the Balkans like the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF). KAEF is a prestigious education program providing graduate Fellowships for master’s level study at leading U.S.… Read More
- Today, February 24, marks one year since the Russian Federation's unlawful invasion of Ukraine. Since the start of the war, American Councils has stood in solidarity with Ukraine and continues to provide support through several ongoing initiatives. This includes the Visiting Fellowship Awards for Ukrainian Displaced Scholars, activities from hundreds of alumni, and the Emergency Support for Ukraine initiative that has so far raised over $50,000 to support Ukrainian refugees, internally… Read More
- STARTALK Discover Russia: Learn with Us! STARTALK Discover Russia is a summer and year-long program for students who have either already studied Russian and want more than their school program offers or for heritage speakers of Russian who would like to improve their understanding of the fundamentals of Russian and learn more about Russia. Students will need to have standard computer equipment and regular internet connection in order to participate. All expenses for… Read More
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