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.

Young African Leaders Initiative

Established in 2010, the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the U.S. government’s signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Over the past decade, YALI has grown to include the Mandela Washington Fellowship exchange program, YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, four Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs) in Africa YALI Regional Leadership Center and an extensive digital community called the YALI Network, YALI Network. These programs aim to strengthen democratic institutions and good governance, spur economic growth and prosperity, and foster peace and security in Africa.

Local Programs

Educational Advising Service Grants Humphrey Fellowship Fulbright Scholarship Martin Luther King Jr. Video Oratory Contest Other Exchange Programs

Educational Advising Service

The EducationUSA Advising Service of the Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy in Guinea provides accurate, comprehensive, and current information to students living in Guinea who seriously want to carry on their studies in the United States. The EducationUSA advisor meets with students on a walk-in basis or by appointment for personalized counseling. He also holds weekly group counseling sessions in public and private secondary schools and universities in Conakry and upcountry. The American Corner located at General Lansana Conte University contains undergraduate and graduate programs reference materials, ETS test preparation materials, and computer stations equipped with internet for research on colleges and universities in the United States. The U.S. Embassy offers free educational advising at the Thurgood Marshall American Center of the U.S. Embassy and at the American Corner of General Lansana Conte University in Sonfonia-Conakry for students interested in studying i

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Grants

The U.S. Embassy Conakry through Public Affairs and Political/Economic Sections pleased to announce available funding opportunities.

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Humphrey Fellowship

The Humphrey Fellowship is a Fulbright program that brings accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.

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Fulbright Scholarship

This is the largest Fulbright program with Africa, primarily designed to strengthen African universities through higher degree training. Qualified candidates from other educational, cultural and professional institutions may also apply. Recent graduates, especially women, are encouraged to apply.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Video Oratory Contest

The U.S. Embassy in Guinea is excited to announce the 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. video oratory contest. We invite Guinean nationals to submit a video inspired by Dr. King’s famous 1963 speech – “I Have a Dream Speech.”

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Other Exchange Programs

The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working on issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender.