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- American Councils’ Opportunity Scholarship is a merit-based award designed to encourage transformative international experiences for American students seeking to strengthen their understanding of critical foreign languages and cultures by attending one of its study and research abroad programs. This scholarship supports high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to succeed in rigorous global learning environments, and financial need.American Councils’ study abroad… Read More
- In October 2024, American Councils commemorated its 50th anniversary with the conference, Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century. Held at the Jack Morton Auditorium, the conference was co-hosted by George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication, and the Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics. The conference brought together a virtual and in-person audience of hundreds… Read More
- In celebration of American Councils’ 50th anniversary in 2024, the organization brought together its leadership to reflect on our history, which began in 1974 as a small consortium of teachers and scholars dedicated to fostering academic collaboration between the United States and the Soviet Union. From this initial vision, the commitment of our staff, and the unwavering support of our global community of advocates and partners, American Councils has grown to oversee more than 250 initiatives… Read More
- Reciprocal international exchange programs provide American participants access to life-changing experiences. These people-to-people experiences enhance leadership and professional skills, and build lasting partnerships between emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States that strengthen economic growth and innovation. In November, Viktoria Capek, Communications and Development Manager at The Venture Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, implemented a Professional Fellows… Read More
- In 2024, the American Councils community marked the 50th anniversary of advancing international education, cultural exchange, language immersion, professional development and work skills training, and educational innovation. From Eastern Europe and the Southern Caucasus to Central Asia, West Africa, and the Pacific, our global network came together with partners, volunteers, and alumni to celebrate half a century of fostering connections between countries and cultures. These regional… Read More
- In 2024, American Councils marked its 50th anniversary by launching the "50 Alumni for 50 Years" campaign. This initiative recognized 50 of the most accomplished individuals from the over 100,000 alumni of American Councils’ administered programs over the past five decades, highlighting the enriching and enduring impact of international education and public diplomacy on alumni and their communities. The 50 Alumni for 50 Years initiative connected with alumni of 26 programs from 31… Read More
- American Councils is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) Regional Conference on Energy and Environment, which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event brought together over 130 participants from five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—to discuss critical issues related to energy and environmental collaboration.The conference opened with welcoming remarks from Yuliya… Read More
- On Friday, November 15, American Councils for International Education in Kosova hosted “Two Decades of Inspiring Change Makers,” a gala evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kosovo American Educational Fund (KAEF). Over 250 guests attended the gala, including Prime Minister Albin Kurti, former President and KAEF Honorary Committee Member Atifete Jahjaga, former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, and representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the Albanian Embassy in Kosovo. In their… Read More
- The impact of American Councils is reflected in its global community of over 100,000 alumni. These distinguished individuals, including national leaders, ministers, members of parliament, ambassadors, and CEOs, demonstrate the organization's commitment to enhancing cross-cultural collaboration in our interconnected world.Among these dedicated alumni are those who have forged careers in international education at American Councils. Transitioning from participants to leaders within the… Read More
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