Students from Kiribati in classroom, testing before study abroad
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Philanthropy


Transforming Lives Through Education

Through the generosity of donors, American Councils expands opportunity, strengthens communities, and advances international education when it matters most. Your gift supports scholarships and fellowships, alumni-led projects, emergency assistance, and mission-critical work that keeps our programs strong and responsive.

Sophia, RLASP Alumna, Headshot

Without the scholarships, it simply would have been impossible for me to study abroad…I applied for RLASP believing it to be a pipe dream – and because of the American Councils donors, it became so much more than that. Thank you!
 

Sophia
RLASP Program; Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2025; Dan E. Davidson Fellowship & Opportunity Scholarship Recipient
Did you Know?

A 2025 survey by Terra Dotta reported that three in four U.S. college students hope or plan to study abroad, but 80% said insufficient funds would prevent them from doing so.
 

 


Ways to Give
 
  1. Online (follow link from campaigns listed above)
  2. By mail or phone (202.833.7522)
  3. In securities
  4. Through a legacy gift
     

Checks made payable to “American Councils” may be sent to:

Attn: Michael Curtis
1828 L Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036

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