USA GOVERNMENT OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE FOR BELIZEANS

USA GOVERNMENT BACK IN BUSINESS OF WINNING HEARTS AND MINDS WITH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND MAINTAINANCE GRANTS TO BELIZEAN STUDENTS 2009


If you are a high school graduate and you think you might enjoy doing the equivalent of “Sixth Form” in the U.S., then this program might be of interest to you.
U.S. Government Sponsored Community College Initiatives (Scholarship Program)
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State is pleased to announce the Community College Initiatives Program. This international educational exchange program enables individuals from Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, South Africa, and countries in Central America to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Agriculture, Applied Engineering, Business Management and Administration; Health Professions, including Nursing; Information Technology; Media; and Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Eligibility:
To apply to the program, candidates must:
•have completed a secondary school education;
•have relevant work experience in the field in which they are applying;
•have English language skills that provide a basis for enrolling in academic coursework following approximately 2 months of intensive English language study in the U.S.; and
•submit a complete application.
Applicants with Bachelor’s degrees are only eligible if they are applying in a field different from the field of their degree. Applicants with MA or PhD degrees are not eligible to participate.
U.S. Program:
The Community College Initiatives will provide funding for round-trip airfare to the U.S.; a living allowance during English language, academic, and practical training program components; tuition costs; a health benefit plan; and cultural enhancement activities. Students will be hosted in groups by community colleges competitively selected to participate in the program. Programs are approximately one year in duration. Successful participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the year. Students are required to return home at the end of their program and may not transfer to a four-year U.S. academic institution.
Selection and Screening:
The U.S. Embassies in Central America are responsible for advertising the program and for recruiting and nominating candidates from Central America for further consideration. Educational experts in the U.S. will make selection and placement decisions for the approval of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Submission of Applications
An original application and two copies should be submitted to the address below:
Sue Kuester
Public Affairs Officer
U.S. Embassy Belmopan
Floral Park Road
Belmopan, Belize
Application Deadline: January 2, 2009
For additional information, contact:
Sue Kuester, Public Affairs Officer, 501-822-4011 (x4113), KuesterSG@state.gov
Denise Nisbet, Public Affairs Assistant, 501-822-4011 (x4370), NisbetDL@state.gov