Funded Global Exchange Programs for US Organizations

Posted: November 5, 2009

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Summary

US non-profit organizations can get funding to host international undergraduate students from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia for academic exchanges. This program supports student travel, academic placement, and enrichment activities within the United States.

Eligibility

Education International Exchange Non-profit Global Programs

Full Description

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition to administer the FY2010 Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) in the United States may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange activities for students from underrepresented sectors in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (eligible countries and locales are listed below in the Purpose section). The recipient organization will be responsible for the following aspects of the program: placement of no less than 115 foreign students at accredited U.S. institutions (90 for one academic year,25 for one semester), student travel to the U.S., orientation, enrichment programming, advising, monitoring and support, pre-return activities, evaluation, and follow-up with program alumni.

It is anticipated that the total amount of funding for FY2010 administrative and program costs will be $3,500,000 pending availability of funds.