US Government Community College Initiative Program 2023 for International Students

US Government Community College Initiative Program 2023 for International Students. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline?

16th December 2022

Tell Me About Award:

The Community College Initiative Program (CCI) provides scholarships to spend up to one academic year at a United States community college. Participants build technical skills and may earn certificates in their fields of study.  Through professional internships, service learning, and community engagement activities, participants strengthen English language proficiency and immerse themselves in the culture and day-to-day life in the United States.

Participants study in one of the following eligible fields: agriculture, applied engineering, business management and administration, early childhood education, information technology, media, public safety, and tourism and hospitality management.

CCI Program participants are recruited from historically underrepresented and underserved communities. After completing the program, participants return home with new skills and expertise to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of their country.

What about Eligible Field(s) of Study?

Participants study in one of the following eligible fields: agriculture, applied engineering, business management and administration, early childhood education, information technology, media, public safety, and tourism and hospitality management.

What Countries are Eligible?

See Link below

Where will Award Take Place?

A community college in USA

Who is Eligible?

All applicants must:

• Be able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States in July 2022
• Be 18 years old at the start of the program         
• Have a diploma from a secondary school
• Possess a basic knowledge of English
• Desire to build professional and leadership skills to contribute to the development of their home communities
• Be able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States in July 2020
• Meet country-specific requirements

How are Applicants Selected?

The recruitment  and nomination of candidates in the eligible countries is administered by the Fulbright Commission or the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. CCI awards are not Fulbright awards. See location details below for contacts in participating countries and to ask for more information about application eligibility requirements.

The CCI Program will recruit from these 16 countries for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

How many Awards?

Not specified

What is Value of Award?

The Community College Initiative Program (CCI) provides scholarships to spend up to one academic year at a United States community college. Participants build technical skills and may earn certificates in their fields of study.  Through professional internships, service learning, and community engagement activities, participants strengthen English language proficiency and immerse themselves in the culture and day-to-day life in the United States.

How to Apply?

Apply below

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