Education & Exchanges
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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.
The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.
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American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.
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Fund for the Development of Africa (ADF)
The United States African Development Foundation (ADF) is an independent Federal agency established to support African‐designed and African‐driven solutions that address grassroots economic and social problems.
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Democracy and Human Rights Fund (DHRF)
The Democracy and Human Rights Fund Activity (DHRF) is one of a variety of programs used by the U.S. government (USG) to promote and defend civil and political rights, strengthen democratic institutions and civil society, and foster democratic values and practices in the states of Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program (SSH)
The main objective of the “Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program” is to demonstrate the interest of the United States Government for the social and economic well-being of the communities that strive to take care.
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Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities
Join theExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:
- Gain access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
- Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
- Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally.
- Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news.
There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online throughLinkedIn,Facebook,X, andInstagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us atexchangealumni@state.gov.
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- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.Enroll Now
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