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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.

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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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.

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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.

100,000 Strong Initiative in The Americas

The purpose of 100,000 Strong is to foster region-wide pros­perity through greater international exchange of students, who are our future leaders and innovators. Increasing understanding in the Western Hemisphere and building closer people-to-people ties will help the State Department work together with the people of the Western Hemisphere to address common chal­lenges including citizen security, economic opportunity, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability.

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COMEXUS

COMEXUS is an independent organization funded by the Governments of Mexico and the United States. COMEXUS offers and administers graduate level scholarships and grants for educational exchange. It is most well known for the Fulbright/Garcia Robles Scholarship program and includes scholarships for teaching and research as well as for study.

Regional English Language Office (RELO)

Based at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, the Regional English Language Office (RELO) is one of twenty-five such offices around the world, funded and coordinated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. RELO Mexico serves Belize, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

English Language Programs

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"Jóvenes en Acción"

The Department of State, represented by the US Embassy in Mexico and the Mexican Ministry of Public Education, with support from the private sector, offer the program “Jóvenes en Acción” – Youth in Action. This program provides Mexican youth enrolled in their sophomore or junior year of high school a U.S. exchange opportunity to explore social issues affecting Mexico and the U.S., which culminates in the implementation of community service projects in Mexico over the academic year. Participants visit the United States for four weeks in the summer, meet likeminded American youth addressing similar social issues in their communities, practice their English, and develop their leadership skills.

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Sports Diplomacy

The Embassy uses Sports Diplomacy as a way to build bridges and enhance people-to-people ties. Sports are a fun and effective way to reach strategic audiences such as at-risk youth and teach values including leadership, gender equality teamwork, nonviolence and community engagement.

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Youth Councils

Youth Councils in Mexico Mission Mexico, including the Embassy and several consulates, have established Youth Councils throughout Mexico. The Youth Councils are composed of young Mexicans, from 16 to 30 years of age, who are interested in working with the US government to develop their leadership voices and find new ways to work with their local communities toward positive change.

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International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

The Embassy’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) sends an average of 130 current or potential leaders in government, politics, education, and other fields from Mexico to the U.S. each year to meet and confer with their counterparts and to experience the U.S. firsthand. Participants come from all walks of Mexican life.

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Young Leaders of the Americas (YLAI) Fellowship Program

The YLAI Professional Fellows program is a 5-week program for entrepreneurs, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. YLAI brings 280 promising leaders from Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean each year to the United States to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial skills and network through skills-building workshops and opportunities to learn from and exchange with U.S. counterparts.

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American Spaces

American Spaces include American Centers, American Corners, and Binational Centers.

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Learn about the Benjamin Franklin Library

The Library was established to promote friendship and understanding between Mexico and the United States by providing access to information on their bilateral relationship. It was inaugurated in 1942 and today it serves the Mexican Government, the media, professors, researchers, business people, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the United States. Through our web page, access a wide collection of electronic resources on: Education in the United States, English teaching, Information about the USA (FAQ), Law and legislation, Mexico-U.S. relationship, Politics and Government, among others.

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Entrance/Language Exams

Most U.S. universities and colleges require the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT for admission. The test is given several times a year. You should sign up well ahead of time in order to have the scores back in time for submission of applications.

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