The Community College Initiative (CCI) Program of the U.S Department of State is offering scholarships to underrepresented and underserved communities in selected countries.
The CCI Program provides participants with a non-degree, academic-year program at a U.S community college designed to build participants’ technical skills in applied fields, enhance their leadership capabilities and strengthen their English language proficiency. The program also provides opportunities for professional internships, service learning and community engagement.
Eligible fields of study for the 2017-2018 CCI Program include applied engineering, business management and administration, early childhood education, information technology and media. Participants may earn an academic certificate in their field of study and gain first-hand practical experience through internships. After completing the program, participants return home with enhanced skills to help them contribute to the economic development of their countries.
The program was established in 2007 and has since provided more than 2800 students from 21 countries scholarships to study at community colleges in the United States.
The scholarship provides the following:
– J-1 visa support.
– Round-trip travel from participant’s home city to host institution in the United States.
– Tuition and mandatory college fees.
– Housing and meals.
– Small allowance for books and incidental expenses.
– Limited Accident and Sickness coverage that is J-visa compliant
– A variety of personal and professional development activities
Everyone who meets the CCI eligibility criteria listed in their website is welcome to apply regardless of race, colour, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability (physical or mental), sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The program is offered at Rosa Parks Library in Jabavu.
Alternatively for more information about the program, go to google and search for The Community College Initiative Program or find them on Facebook.
