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Educational and Cultural Programs for Professionals

Managing Agency U.S. Department of State http://www.state.gov/

Program Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) offers a variety of opportunities to professionals who are U.S. citizens. The programs foster mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of countries around the world based on the benefits of mutual understanding, educational and cultural exchange, and leadership development.

A sampling of programs for professionals includes:

Citizen Diplomat Citizen Diplomat - National Council of International Visitors (NCIV)
English Language Fellow Program
English Language Specialist
Fulbright Program for Scholars
Hosting Opportunities

General Program Requirements

In order to be eligible for this program, you must be a U.S. citizen. You must also meet any additional requirements as stated in each program's eligibility section. Please review each program's requirements at http://exchanges.state.gov/prog-us.html.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

Please visit http://exchanges.state.gov/prog-us.html and click on the tab "Open Programs" to see a list of programs currently accepting applications.

Program Contact Information

For more information about all of the high school programs the U.S. Department of State has to offer, please visit: http://www.exchanges.state.gov/prog-us.html