- Virtual NSLI-Y, a virtual program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, introduces U.S. high school students to languages critical to U.S. national security.Virtual NSLI-Y is a 10-week, beginner-level foreign language and culture experience, in line with the ACTFL World Readiness Standards, that will also introduce participants to the people and culture of places where the target language is spoken.Selected participants are placed into a virtual… Read More
- The BELL+ program provides two beginner level English language courses: A1 and A2 (each consisting of 24 90-minute classes) which, in addition to basic English grammar and vocabulary, give emphasis on practicing mock job interviews and producing a curriculum vitae in English. At the same time, the participants are given the opportunity to learn more about American culture and the values of American society. The courses are delivered by U.S. government-sponsored exchange alumni who have… Read More
- Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL) is a fully funded program for citizens of Uzbekistan ages 22-40, who are engaged in business leadership positions and are looking to gain exposure to work in the U.S. private sector. Selected finalists will participate in professionally relevant, tailored three-week fellowships at a wide variety of U.S. businesses and nonprofit organizations, university business departments, accelerators, and other related institutes and enterprises focused on… Read More
- American Councils for International Education provides university instructors from Uzbekistan with professional development through a four-month academic enrichment program in the United States.The Faculty Enrichment Program (FEP) is a visiting scholar program that was launched in Uzbekistan to enhance the pedagogical skills and professional disciplinary expertise of faculty members. While on the FEP, fellows will engage in curriculum development, explore alternative teaching methodologies… Read More
- UniCEN is a platform to create sustainable ties and increase opportunities for collaboration between U.S. and Central Asian higher education institutions.The program supports strategic partnerships among university administrators, faculty, students, and other stakeholders in higher education across the U.S. and in Central Asia. UniCEN builds expertise in the areas of strategic planning, administration, student mobility, marketing, curriculum development, faculty support, and… Read More
- The Master’s and Internship Program (MIP) was established in 2016 by the Albanian – American Development Foundation (AADF), to provide young Albanian professionals, future leaders, and managers a unique opportunity for master's degrees and professional internships in the fields of agriculture, business administration, heritage, eco-tourism and hospitality, education, information technology and computer science, public health, public policy, and public administration.Furthering the mission… Read More
- Study With Us (SWU) is a college and university preparatory program for promising individuals from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan seeking to pursue higher education study in the United States. The curriculum focuses on application essays, standardized test preparation, academic reading and writing, and other essential skills that help students to apply for college or university independently, as well as succeed while attending school in the United States.Students are also… Read More
- Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Romania, this local project empowers 25 Romanians ages 16-18 (in 2017) and 15-17 (in 2018) to become active citizens, improve their English language abilities, and about U.S. democratic values.The goal of Camp Kennedy is to offer Romania's young citizens with tools to engage in lifelong civic activism and social responsibility. The camp includes study visits at the DNA department, Parliament, the Presidency, and government.Romania's Ministry of Youth and… Read More
- The Elie Wiesel study tour is for high school and university students (ages 18-25) from across Romania, with knowledge on the Holocaust and communism and a strong motivation to study more on these topics. The initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Romania and organized in partnership with the Embassy of Israel in Romania and the National Institute for Holocaust Studies.The 2017 tour (its first iteration) earned a special prize at the National Youth Gala for its promotion of gender… Read More
- Taiwan offers a welcoming and accessible environment that is rich in diverse cultures, natural scenery, delicious cuisine, and ancient traditions. It is an ideal place for students of Mandarin to rapidly strengthen their language skills and cultural understanding.Combining 20 hours of weekly small group and one-on-one language instruction with regular cultural workshops, excursions, conversation partners, and weekends with local host families, participants can expect a truly immersive… Read More
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