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Welcome to EducationUSA Georgetown, Guyana

Studying in the United States is a great way for international students to participate in a diverse academic and cultural environment. Students have the chance to experience a unique and vibrant academic life and develop skills to excel in an internationally competitive world.

To assist students through the process, we have made available a variety of reference materials about U.S. universities, guidance for the application process; information on standardized testing, financial aid, and the visa application process. Students can visit the American Spots located at the National Library of Guyana and the University of Guyana Library and browse the collection on their own time. In person advising is available by appointment via email: pdgeorge@state.gov.

If you would like to receive the EducationUSA Weekly Updates, please send an email to PDGeorge@State.Gov with the words “EdUSA Weekly Updates” in the subject field and the words “Send me updates” in the message body.

Education

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Study & Exchange

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.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.

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International Education Week

As we observe International Education Week, we share with you, some thoughts from Guyanese students studying in the U.S. Meet Nakasi Fortune, originally from Linden but grew up in Georgetown, Guyana.

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Exchanges

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

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Academic & Professional Exchanges

Opportunities for international study & research from undergraduate through postdoctoral.

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Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

The U.S. Embassy in Guyana is pleased to announce the 2025 open call for proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Grants Program Funding Opportunity. The purpose of this program is to support projects that aim to protect and preserve the cultural patrimony of Guyana. Under the AFCP 2025 Grants Program, funding for projects range from US$25,000 to US$500,000 per project. Projects need to be carried out from 12 up to 60 months.

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International Visitor Leadership Program

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Launched in 1940, the IVLP helps strengthen U.S. engagement with countries around the world and cultivate lasting relationships by connecting current and emerging foreign leaders with their American counterparts through short-term visits to the United States.

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Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

The U.S. Embassy Georgetown Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to invite eligible applicants to submit proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in alignment with the strategic themes outlined in Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund

Provides alumni of U.S. sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition.

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Fulbright Foreign Student Program

In Guyana, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by the U.S. Embassy. The scholarship gives Guyanese citizens the opportunity to complete a Master’s or PhD at a higher education institution in the United States. The U.S. – Guyana Fulbright program aims to foster cultural understanding between our two countries. Therefore, preference is given to applicants who do not have extensive experience (six months or longer) in the United States.

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Fulbright Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe.

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Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Humphrey Fellowship Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the memory and accomplishments of the late Senator and Vice-President, Hubert H. Humphrey. Fellows are selected through a competitive process based on their potential for leadership and commitment to public service in the public or private sector.

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Fulbright Amazonia Research Awards

Fulbright Amazonia will bring together applied researchers from Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, the United States, and Venezuela to collaborate on action-oriented research with the goal of securing a sustainable Amazonian Basin. Working in multidisciplinary research teams, Fulbright Amazonia Scholars will explore socially relevant research questions and participate in group seminars and exchanges to inform actionable project outcomes and policies, directly improving the quality of life of communities throughout the Amazonian Basin.

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Youth Action Network

The vision and mission of the Youth Action Network is to cultivate and promote a confident, capable, and vigorous next generation of Guyanese leadership through training development activities and networking opportunities to Guyanese youths to enhance their leadership skills, professionalism, advocacy skills and social awareness.

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Youth Ambassadors Program

The Youth Ambassadors Program brings together outstanding young people between the ages of 15 and 18 from across the Americas for an enrichment program to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

The YLAI Fellowship Program is a six-week program for entrepreneurs, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. YLAI brings 280 promising leaders from Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean each year to the United States to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial skills and network through skills-building workshops and opportunities to learn from and exchange with U.S. counterparts.

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Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Join the Exchange Alumni community portal and open the door to a world of resources and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

  • Access academic journals and articles through EBSCO, JSTOR, and Libby, among other academic and research resources through eLibraryUSA (make sure to first visit an American Space in your region to set up an account).
  • Find and connect with fellow Exchange Alumni locally and globally.
  • Collaborate in group discussions, search for and post upcoming career opportunities, update your alumni contact information, and more!

For Exchange Alumni community portal log-in questions, reach out to: alumniwebsite@state.gov.

In addition, get up-to-date information on upcoming events and Exchange Alumni highlights in our quarterly international newsletter, and reach out to the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to find out more about funding opportunities like the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).

Don’t forget to connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Do you have a story you’d like to share? Feel free to reach out directly at exchangealumni@state.gov.

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