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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

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Study & Exchange

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

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

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Exchanges

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

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Academic & Professional Exchanges

Opportunities for international study & research from undergraduate through postdoctoral.

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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 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.

Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) supports proposals to carry out an individual project to preserve cultural heritage in Zambia.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Local American Spaces

Find American Spaces, American Centers, American Corners, or Binational Centers near you.

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American Spaces

The Office of American Spaces oversees a network of 600 open-access cultural centers.

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EXCHANGE ALUMNI: RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

Join the ExchangeAlumni 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 through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.

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