Education & Exchanges

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Education & Exchanges

Overview

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.

Education

EducationUSA American English

EducationUSA

More than 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories that offer information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

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Exchanges

Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs Bridge USA Academic Exchanges

Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs

Exchanges that engage professionals in the government, non-profit, and private sectors; high school students; representatives from the cultural and sports communities; and disenfranchised and underserved audiences.

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Bridge USA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States on 13 different cultural exchange programs focused on education, research and skills development. The program allows participants to hone their skills, immerse themselves in American society and culture, connect with Americans, and share their culture with their American host communities.

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Academic Exchanges

Opportunities for international study and research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral and professional levels.

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Diverse group of students

Join the Exchange Alumni community at https://alumni.state.gov, and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you continue your exchange experience and build on the skills you gained during your program. Through your account at https://alumni.state.gov

- - - Candidates will have access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
    - You can read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
    - You will meet former participants to connect to the network locally and globally.
    - You can find up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, as well as pre-participant updates.
    - You can access US Government Entrepreneurship Resources to take your business thinking to the next level.

There are resources that can be accessed without logging in, such as the Enabling Entrepreneurs page. In addition, through our LinkedIn page, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you can connect with us and other former participants of the exchange program and get the latest news about the former participant.

Local Programs

Alumni in Zambia Cultural Exchange Programs Educational & Professional Exchange Programs Entrepreneurship Programs

Alumni in Zambia

An alumnus is someone who has participated in a U.S. Government-sponsored exchange program. The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka administers a variety of exchange programs in Zambia. For more information about our exchange programs, please visit the Education and Professional Exchange Programs page.

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Cultural Exchange Programs

The U.S. Government funds cultural exchange programs, which bring U.S. arts community leaders and academia to Zambia, to foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration, and to demonstrate shared values and aspirations between the people of the United States and Zambia. Visiting U.S. experts conduct workshops, give performances, and mentor young people throughout Zambia.

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Educational & Professional Exchange Programs

The Public Affairs Section arranges a variety of U.S.-government sponsored exchange programs that link Zambians and Americans. These programs are intended to introduce participants to the United States and American people and culture, as well as provide them with a chance to exchange ideas with their American colleagues.

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Entrepreneurship Programs

The United States Embassy in Zambia has been actively promoting entrepreneurship to meet our goal of sustained, broad-based, and inclusive economic prosperity in Zambia.

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EducationUSA Zambia

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EducationUSA Five-Step Process

Whether you plan to pursue a short-term or full degree program in the United States, EducationUSA has the resources you need in ‘Your Five Steps to U.S. Study’.

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EducationUSA Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact Information

To contact the EducationUSA Zambia advisor, please email lusaka@educationusa.org.

Small Grants Programs

Ambassador’s Special Self Help Small Grants Program Public Affairs Section Small Grants The PEPFAR Small Grants Program The U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Fund

Ambassador’s Special Self Help Small Grants Program

The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self Help Small Grants Program share the same goals of providing small-scale assistance directly to Zambian community based organizations as part of an ongoing commitment by the U.S. government to support Zambian-driven development activities on a local level. For more information about the U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self Help Fund, please Email Us.

Public Affairs Section Small Grants

The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section Grants Program awards grants to Zambian non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media for projects that support U.S. goals in the Republic of Zambia, including those promoting a better understanding of the United States, democracy and governance, entrepreneurship development, and peace. Successful proposals will include a component that relates to the United States.

The PEPFAR Small Grants Program

The Small Grants Program is a highly competitive initiative designed to assist communities with innovative projects that provide care and support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their households, as well as provide assistance to groups implementing HIV and AIDS Prevention projects. Recipients of a PEPFAR small grant receive funding intended to help local organizations and/or communities start or continue a sustainable project that directly benefits OVC or mitigates the effects of HIV and AIDS. For more information about the PEPFAR Small Grants Program, please email: lusakasmallgrants@state.gov.

The U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Fund

The U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Fund in Zambia seeks small, distinct, short-term, and high impact activities that promote political pluralism and human and civil rights. For more information about the U.S. Democracy and Human Rights Fund, please email Email Us.