Open opportunities or other Exchange opportunities offered by the US Embassy in Cairo.

BU International Relations Office in cooperation with The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo has the pleasure to inform you about open opportunities or other Exchange opportunities offered by the US Embassy in Cairo:

Exchange Opportunity for Professionals:

TechWomen Program: 

Brief Overview:

TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) together with their professional counterparts in the United States for a mentorship and exchange program.

TechWomen provides participants access to networks, resources and knowledge to empower them to reach their full potential.

During the five-week program, participants engage in project-based mentorships at leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, participate in professional development workshops and networking events, and travel to Washington, DC. for targeted meetings and special events to conclude the program.

Application deadline: January 9 , 2022

Application and Eligibility Criteria : https://www.techwomen.org/participants/eligibility-and-application

Exchange Opportunity for Scholars:

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Scholars Program:

Brief Overview:

Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars are intensive post-graduate level academic programs whose purpose is to provide foreign university faculty and other scholars the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions.  The ultimate goal of the Institutes is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions abroad. Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars will take place at various colleges, universities, and academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of six weeks beginning in or after June 2022.

The program is offered in 6 different themes;

1. The Institute on American Culture and Values
2. The Institute on Journalism and Media
3. The Institute on Religious Pluralism in the United States
4. The Institute on U.S. Economics and Business
5. The Institute on U.S. Foreign Policy
6. The Institute on Workforce Development

Application deadline: January 9 , 2022

Please find attached the program announcement that includes the application link and eligibility criteria

Exchange Opportunities for Undergraduate Students:

1. Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Student Leaders

Brief Overview:

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive five-to-six-week academic programs designed for foreign undergraduate student leaders to improve their understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.  Each institute includes approximately 20 participants from selected countries.

The Institutes consist of a four-week academic residency consisting of interactive classroom activities, seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.  Site visits, leadership development, cultural activities, and community service complement the coursework and academic sessions.  If conditions allow, the Institute will include a one-week integrated study tour in the United States. 
The program is offered in 2 different themes;

1. A- Religious Pluralism

2. B- Entrepreneurship and Economic Development

Application deadline: December 28, 2021

Please find attached the program announcement that includes the application link and eligibility criteria

1. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

Brief Overview:

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. All participants will be enrolled in full-time, non-degree, undergraduate coursework chosen from their host institution’s existing curriculum. Participants will be required to take one, 3-credit U.S. studies course to enhance their understanding of the United States. Participants will live in campus housing facilities with American peers and will be required to participate in twenty hours of community service. There will also be a virtual arrival orientation and an in-person end-of-program workshop.  

Undergraduate students from all fields of study are encouraged to apply. The program is open to all, regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.  

Application deadline: January 6, 2022