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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

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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

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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 on alumni.state.gov, you’ll be able to:

Tap into multiple grant opportunities via Candid’s Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI)
Access periodicals, scholarly journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s premier academic databases
Find alumni to network with locally and globally
Get the latest alumni news, including alerts on live events, such as #MentorTalks
Tap into the U.S. government’s entrepreneurship resources to take your business idea to the next level

There are also resources you can access without a login, such as the Enabling Entrepreneurs page. In addition, you can connect with us and fellow exchange alumni, and get the latest alumni news, on our LinkedIn page, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Local Programs

Regional Office of English Language Programs (RELO) Fulbright Program Programs for Professionals and Academics Programs for Youth Grants and Funding Opportunities

Regional Office of English Language Programs (RELO)

RELO Panama supports diplomatic links with the community through professional development opportunities for English language teachers in Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Nicaragua, Suriname, Venezuela, and the Caribbean.

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Fulbright Program

The Fulbright Program is by excellence the premier exchange program of the U.S. State Department. This program provides its participants (chosen for their academic merits and leadership potential) the opportunity to study, to teach, to research or to exchange ideas

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Programs for Professionals and Academics

Study and exchange programs for professionals and academics offered by the Embassy of the United States.

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Programs for Youth

Programs of study and exchange for students and young Panamanians offered by the Embassy of the United States.

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Grants and Funding Opportunities

A grant is the way in which the government finances your ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy. Grants support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research, and many other programs listed in the Federal Domestic Aid (CFDA) catalog.

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