Education & Exchanges

Overview

The United States Mission in Mexico oversees and implements several programs sponsored by the American people for Mexican citizens to support young leaders, students, civil society, journalists, teachers, and entrepreneurs. These programs focus on building people-to-people relations to foster mutual understanding, enhance professional partnerships and collaboration, and strengthen a healthy exchange of ideas across all sectors between our two countries.

For generations, Mexicans and Americans have benefited from a range of U.S.-sponsored educational and cultural programs. These programs symbolize the breadth and depth of our most consequential bilateral partnership. More importantly, the personal ties forged during these programs endure for decades and alumni continue to positively contribute to their communities. Their successes symbolize the lasting partnership between the people of Mexico and the United States.

Additionally, the United States has a long tradition of welcoming Mexicans at public and private educational institutions, where they contribute to the intellectual and cultural dynamism of campus life. We are committed to expanding the numbers of academic exchanges between our nations to reflect the strength of our bilateral relations. Mexican citizens interested in studying in the United States are urged to visit one of the twenty-three EducationUSA Mexico advising centers. EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. The EducationUSA Advisors provide free and unbiased information on U.S. higher education opportunities to Mexican students. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Benjamin Franklin Library

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Academic and Cultural Exchanges for:

Educators Entrepreneurs High school students Professionals Sports Coaches, Administrators, and Athletes Teachers, Educators, Scholars

Sports Coaches, Administrators, and Athletes

Teachers, Educators, Scholars

Academic and Cultural Exchanges for:

Teachers, Educators, Scholars Undergraduate

Teachers, Educators, Scholars

Undergraduate

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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Education

Study & Exchange American English

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.

Strengthening Mexico – U.S. Ties through People-to-People Exchanges

Our nations share deep cultural ties exemplified by over 40 million Americans of Mexican descent who cherish their roots and cultural traditions, and millions of Americans who visit Mexico each year for tourism, study, or business. A key part of our commitment to strengthen bilateral ties between our nations is expanding academic and cultural exchanges. The United States Mission in Mexico oversees and implements several educational and cultural programs sponsored by the American people for Mexican citizens to support young leaders, students, civil society, journalists, and entrepreneurs. These programs focus on building people-to-people relations to foster mutual understanding, enhance professional partnerships and collaboration, and strengthen ties and exchanges of ideas across all sectors between our two countries. For generations, Mexicans and Americans have benefited from a range of U.S.-sponsored academic and professional exchange programs. These exchanges symbolize the breadth and depth of our most consequential bilateral partnership, as described by President Biden and Secretary Blinken. More importantly, the personal ties forged during these exchange programs endure for decades and exchange alumni continue to positively contribute to their communities. Their exchanges and successes symbolize the lasting partnership between the people of Mexico and the United States.

Useful Resources

· Benjamin Franklin Library
· EducationUSA Mexico
· Fulbright COMEXUS
· American English

Sport for Community: Global Sports Mentoring Program Sports Envoys Program Sports Visitors Program Study of the U.S. Institutes – Scholars Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders

Sport for Community: Global Sports Mentoring Program

Through the Sports Envoy program, two (2) high-impact American athletes and/or coaches travel on a weeklong program to engage emerging voices and/or established opinion leaders prioritized by Post – including traditionally difficult-to-reach groups – to advance U.S. foreign policy goals, including economic empowerment and equitable growth, diversity and inclusion, climate action, health security, conflict resolution, and gender equality. through clinics, workshops, meetings, and appearances in foreign media.

Sports Envoys Program

Sports Visitors Program

The Sports Visitor Program uses sports to engage target audiences to support U.S. foreign policy goals while promoting American values both on and off the field. Among other policy goals, programs promote leadership and conflict resolution skills and a deeper understanding of U.S. diversity and our country’s political, economic, social, and cultural perspectives. The program offers a tailored way to engage priority audiences, especially emerging voices and traditionally underserved communities, those who do not speak English, and those targeted by extremist propaganda.

Study of the U.S. Institutes – Scholars

Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) Scholar Program is a six week program designed to strengthen curricula and improve quality of teaching about the United States overseas. The program is for highly-motivated and experienced professionals/scholars generally from institutions of higher education or research focused organizations (non-profits, think tanks, etc.). Participants interact with American scholars, meet with experts in their disciplines, visit civic institutions and explore the diversity and culture of the United States.

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

SUSIs for Secondary Educators are five-weeks. These Institutes are comprised of a four to five-week academic residency and a one to two-week educational study tour to a different region of the United States. During the Institutes, scholars engage in rigorous academic coursework and panel discussions, interact and establish networks with American scholars, meet with experts in respective disciplines, visit civic institutions, and in some cases, participate in research symposia and conferences.

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders

The SUSI on Civic Engagement will provide participants with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups. The academic program will define civic engagement, examine its development in the United States, and explore topics such as active citizenship, community building, public policy, political leadership, and volunteerism. Academic sessions will be complemented with interactive sessions or workshops designed to build skills in the topics mentioned above. The Institute will encourage participants to develop innovative and practical plans to become engaged citizens in their own communities.

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Inbound Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative(YLAI) Outbound Youth Councils

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Inbound

YLAI Fellows Program Reverse exchange for YLAI hosts to come to Mexico.

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative(YLAI) Outbound

YLAI Fellows Program brings emerging entrepreneurs from 37 countries of the Americas to the United States for intensive 5-6 week fellowships designed to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities as entrepreneurs and help them be successful in their startups.

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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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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.

U.S. Embassy & Consulates
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