International Studies
There are hundreds of opportunities to study abroad. People with various educational levels can apply for research grants, fellowships, graduate degrees, and earn college credit for undergraduate degrees.
The United States Information Agency (USIA) offers a wide range of programs under their International Exchange program. The USIA has educational advising centers for students in East Central Europe, Western Europe, and around the world. The USIA will participate in the Lisbon World Exposition in May 1998 in Lisbon, Portugal.
The USIA manages the Fulbright Scholarship Program, now celebrating its 50th anniversary. Since 1946 over 31,000 American scholars have lectured and conducted research in countries around the globe. The Fulbright Program provides grants for graduate students, lecturers and researchers, and secondary school teachers from the United States and around the world.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, part of the Fulbright Exchange, brings accomplished professionals from developing countries to the United States at a midpoint in their careers for a year of study and related professional experiences. Some of the U.S. universities participating in the Humphrey program include:
American University - economics, banking and international finance.
Cornell University - agricultural and rural development.
Emory University - public health policy and management.
University of Maryland/College Park - communications and journalism.
University of Minnesota - public policy analysis
University of Pennsylvania - public policy and public administration.
University of Washington - environmental management.
