U.S. lists exchange program competitions for 2004-2005 (09/07/03)

U.S. lists exchange program competitions for 2004-2005

U.S. Embassy

KYIV - The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is pleased to announce the beginning of the annual competitions for Ukrainians interested in taking part in U.S.-Ukraine academic exchange programs. These programs offer educational and scholarly opportunities for Ukrainians in the humanities and social sciences at the high school, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate levels and professional enhancement in selected fields.

These programs are sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State. The bureau fosters mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through education and training programs. These programs also support the economic and democratic development of the emerging democracies of Eurasia.

Competition for the programs is merit-based, and selection will be made on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential, knowledge of English and the designated fields of study, and preparedness for study in the United States.

Applications are available at no charge at participating recruitment organizations, educational advising centers, and the U.S. Embassy's website.

Recruitment of Ukrainian participants and administration of these exchanges is carried out by American Councils, the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), and the U.S. Embassy's Fulbright/JFDP Office. The U.S. Embassy's Public Affairs Section works closely with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in carrying out these programs.

Listing of programs

The following programs are being announced:

Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) - secondary school students of the 9th and 10th grades, administered by American Councils, provides an academic year at a U.S. high school.
U.S.-Ukrainian Awards for Excel-lence in Teaching Secondary School - teachers of English and American studies, administered by American Councils, provides awards for schools and teachers, and six weeks of training in the United States.
Partners in Education Program - for instructors and administrators of regional pedagogical universities, secondary school teachers, administered by American Councils, provides six-week reciprocal working visits of Ukrainian and American participants to their respective schools.
Partners in Education Program - for directors of regional secondary schools, (English is not required), administered by American Councils, provides three-week civic education observation and workshops in the United States.
Eurasia Undergraduate Exchange Program - university students in first through third year of study between the ages of 17 and 23, administered by IREX, provides an academic year at a U.S. college or university.
Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program - for university graduates under age 40, administered by American Councils, provides degree or non-degree one- or two-year study at U.S. graduate schools.
Fulbright Graduate Student Program - for university graduates under age 35, administered by the Fulbright Office, provides degree or non-degree one- or two-year study at U.S. graduate schools.
Fellowship in Contemporary Issues Program - for university graduates with a minimum three years of experience between the ages of 24 and 54, administered by IREX, provides four months of research in the humanities and social sciences at U.S. institutions.
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program - for university graduates with a minimum of five years of management/policy-making experience in drug abuse prevention, public health, agricultural development; and natural resources and environmental protection, administered by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, provides a 10-month, non-degree university program to enhance professional capabilities focusing on coursework and independent projects.
Junior Faculty Development Program - for university faculty under age 40 with a minimum of two years of professional experience, administered by the Fulbright Office, provides one-year of professional study and training at U.S. universities.
Fulbright Senior Scholar Program - candidates and doctors of sciences with no age limit, administered by the Fulbright Office, provides one or two academic semesters to lecture or research at U.S. universities.

More information on these programs is available via the Internet at: http://usembassy.kiev.ua/educult_acexchanges_eng.html; via e-mail, exchange@ usembassy.kiev.ua; and by calling the of specific administering organization: American Councils, (044) 213-7757, 213-9138; IREX, (044) 537-0604; Fulbright Office, (044) 229-2324; Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kyiv, (044) 490-4086.

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