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Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.
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.
American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.
Scholarships & Exchanges for Filipinos
Approximately 350 Filipinos and 50 Americans participate in these bilateral exchanges annually. In the Philippines, these exchanges can be categorized into four categories: academic, professional development, youth leadership, and thematic programs.
EducationUSA Philippines is an advising network of the U.S. Department of State that provides FREE, comprehensive, and current information on U.S. higher education to Filipinos interested in studying in the United States at any point of their academic career.
A great opportunity to explore the U.S., get to know its culture and its people, improve English language skills, earn money, develop a network of contacts, and gain marketable job skills.
Regional English Language Office (RELO)
The Regional English Language Office (RELO) supports public diplomacy outreach through English language teaching and learning programs and materials throughout the region in the countries of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Brunei, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Island countries.
Foreign National Student Intern Program
The Foreign National Student Internship Program is designed for students who are non-U.S. citizens seeking internships with U.S. Missions abroad. The program benefits both posts and students by providing the foreign national students with valuable educational experience in U.S. Missions and by assisting posts in accomplishing their mission goals. The purpose of the Foreign National Student Intern Program is to offer students the challenge of working in a foreign affairs arena and at the same time profit by their assistance. There are no benefits attached to this internship and no compensation, nor any future employment rights. The program is open to all students and provides the opportunity to work for a short period (not more than three months) in the Embassy to gain experience in various areas of foreign policy and management.
JUSMAGPHIL Joint Training Programs
The overall objective of the Joint US Military Assistance Group to the Republic of the Philippines (JUSMAGPHIL) international military and education training programs is to further the goal of regional stability. This is done through developing mutually beneficial military-to-military relations; training to augment the capabilities of participant nations’ military forces; and exposing foreign students to U.S. professional military organizations and the manner in which military organizations function under civilian control.
The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) builds the leadership capabilities of youth in the region and promotes cross-border cooperation to solve regional and global challenges. Learn more
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) YSEALI Programs in the PhilippinesYoung Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)
The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) builds the leadership capabilities of youth in the region and promotes cross-border cooperation to solve regional and global challenges.
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Manila, September 8, 2023—On September 7, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) at the Senate…
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