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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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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.

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.

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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 Program 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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