2023 US Embassy Community College Initiative Program
The 2023 US Embassy Community College Initiative Program is for suitably qualified international students looking to pursue an undergraduate degree exchange program at the college in other to build their technical skills and earn certificates in their respective fields of study. Students studying across America observed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service by engaging in a variety of service and learning activities on campus and in the community.
The US Embassy Community College Initiative Program is an Undergraduate scholarship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to offer opportunities to international students from other countries to develop their leadership skills, professional skills, and English language proficiency while studying at a community college in the US. Participants are recruited from underrepresented and underserved communities all over the globe. upon completion of the program, participants will return to their home country with new skills and expertise to contribute to the economic growth and development of their country.
The US Community Colleges are primarily two-year public institutions of tertiary education that offer remedial education, GEDs, high school diplomas, technical degrees and certificates, and a limited number of 4 years degrees. After graduating from a community college, some students transfer to a four-year college or university to continue their studies. Community college is tuition free for selected students in 47 states, often under the name College Promise.
SEE ALSO: University of Exeter 2023 Global Excellence Scholarships in UK
Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): The U.S. Department of State
Host Institution(s): The US Community College
Number of Awards: Several
Eligible Fields of Study:
- Agriculture
- Applied engineering
- Business management and administration,
- Early childhood education
- Information technology, media, public safety, and tourism
- Hospitality management.
Study Level: Undergraduate
Nationality: International Students
Eligibility for the 2023 US Embassy Community College Initiative Program:
- Applicants must be international students.
- Applicants must have an offer of admission for a full-time undergraduate degree program at the college.
- Applicants must not be below 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Applicants must have a diploma from a secondary school.
- Applicants must have basic knowledge of the English language both in writing and speaking.
- Applicants must desire to build professional and leadership skills to contribute to the development of their home country.
- Applicants must be able to commence the exchange program in the US.
- Applicants must meet country-specific requirements
- Applicants must have a High school certificate or equivalent.
- Applicants must be highly motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a structured manner and as good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Applicants must have accepted the offer of admission to a full-time program at the College.
Method of Application for the 2023 US Embassy Community College Initiative Program:
Interested applicants are required to submit their complete application using the online application system.
SEE ALSO: 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers
Application Deadline: Ongoing
For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.