English Access Microscholarship Program

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At-a-Glance

The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) provides a foundation of English language skills to bright, economically disadvantaged students, primarily between the ages of 13 to 20, in their home countries. Access programs give participants English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects. Participants also gain the ability to compete for and participate in future exchanges and study in the United States.

Since its inception in 2004, approximately 150,000 students in more than 80 countries have participated in the Access Program.

Program Length

Two years

Eligibility and Application Overview

Participants are 13-20 year-old non-U.S. students.
 

Programs occur in over 80 countries and students are recruited in specific locations where Access classes are taking place. Contact your U.S. Embassy to find out if there are Access classes in your area.

Country-Specific Information

American Embassy Abidjan
03 BP 730 Cidex 03, Abidjan
Tel: 27 22 49 43 87
Fax: 27 22 49 43 23
Email: civ.eca_exchanges@state.gov

For information specific to Côte d’Ivoire, visit https://ci.usembassy.gov/fr/education-exchanges-fr/

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