Deadline: September 25, 2009
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for one or more assistance awards to administer the Community College Initiative Program, which will support study by international undergraduate students at accredited U.S. community colleges. The Program provides quality educational programs, professional development, employment skills and a first-hand understanding of American society to underserved, non-elite international students, particularly women, who already have some work experience. The Bureau anticipates supporting students from developing countries in every world region in this program including (subject to change) such countries as Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, and South Africa, as well as other countries. Proposals should anticipate the placement of students in the following fields:
1. Agriculture
2. Applied Engineering
3. Business Management and Administration
4. Health Professions including Nursing
5. Information Technology
6. Media
7. Tourism and Hospitality Management

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