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U.S. Professional Development Program for EducationUSA Advisers
The Educational Information and Resources Branch of the Office of Global Educational Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the U. S. Professional Development Program for EducationUSA Advisers in Fiscal Year 201 1. Public and private non-profit
organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code Section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to cooperate with the Bureau in the administration of this program, which will focus on short-term professional development in the United States for EducationUSA advisers.EducationUSA is the network of advising centers supported by the U. S. Department of State.
These centers operate in a wide variety of institutional settings around the world, including binational Fulbright Commissions, Public Affairs Sections of U. S. Embassies, independent binational centers, foreign universities, and the overseas offices of U. S. non-government organizations.
The support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for these centers varies by center and region, and ranges from support for educational resources and the professional development of advising staffs, to, in a limited number of locations, direct support for office operations.
In addition, all EducationUSA centers receive specialized, highly tailored advice from Bureau-supported regional and country educational advising coordinators who are based in fourteen locations in every world region.EducationUSA centers are catalysts for the enrollment in U. S. colleges and universities of students and scholars sponsored by the U. S. government and by other sponsors as well as students and scholars seeking U. S. study opportunities independently.
The advising staffs at EducationUSA centers provide comprehensive, balanced advice about the complex range of higher educational opportunitiesin the United States to international students, parents, scholars, and foreign government officials.
EducationUSA centers also assist U. S. institutions of higher education in their overseas outreach efforts.
In addition, the EducationUSA network encourages study abroad by Americans and the development of study abroad opportunities by U. S. universities.
EducationUSA advisers provide comprehensive information to foreign audiences about opportunities to study at accredited U. S. educational institutions, enabling prospective students and professionals to select appropriate U. S. educational programs.
More information on the network and a current EducationUSA center list is located athttp://www.educationusa.state.gov
These centers operate in a wide variety of institutional settings around the world, including binational Fulbright Commissions, Public Affairs Sections of U. S. Embassies, independent binational centers, foreign universities, and the overseas offices of U. S. non-government organizations.
The support of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for these centers varies by center and region, and ranges from support for educational resources and the professional development of advising staffs, to, in a limited number of locations, direct support for office operations.
In addition, all EducationUSA centers receive specialized, highly tailored advice from Bureau-supported regional and country educational advising coordinators who are based in fourteen locations in every world region.EducationUSA centers are catalysts for the enrollment in U. S. colleges and universities of students and scholars sponsored by the U. S. government and by other sponsors as well as students and scholars seeking U. S. study opportunities independently.
The advising staffs at EducationUSA centers provide comprehensive, balanced advice about the complex range of higher educational opportunitiesin the United States to international students, parents, scholars, and foreign government officials.
EducationUSA centers also assist U. S. institutions of higher education in their overseas outreach efforts.
In addition, the EducationUSA network encourages study abroad by Americans and the development of study abroad opportunities by U. S. universities.
EducationUSA advisers provide comprehensive information to foreign audiences about opportunities to study at accredited U. S. educational institutions, enabling prospective students and professionals to select appropriate U. S. educational programs.
More information on the network and a current EducationUSA center list is located athttp://www.educationusa.state.gov
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Estimated Funding: $1,100,000
Office: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Estimated Funding: $1,100,000
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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
U.S. Professional Development Program for EducationUSA Advisers
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Please see full announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://exchanges.state.gov/grants/open2.html
Contact:
Hans PoseyProgram Specialist
Agency Email Description:
poseyhe@state.gov
Agency Email:
poseyhe@state.gov
Date Posted:
2010-05-12
Application Due Date:
2010-07-09
Archive Date:
2010-07-10
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