1. From Gilman Scholar to Foreign Service Officer

   As a native Spanish speaker and world language major at CUNY Hunter College, Josh knew the best way to improve his French skills was to immerse himself in the language.

2. OneBeat

   OneBeat is an international music exchange that celebrates musical collaboration and social engagement through innovative people-to-people diplomacy.

3. Virtual Educators Teach, Train, and Build Lasting Global Connections

   In March 2022, English Language Programs launched a new exchange opportunity, the Virtual English Language Educator Program, an online initiative that virtually connects U.S English language teachers with educators and students across the globe.

4. Fortune- U.S. Department of State Global Women's Mentoring Partnership

   The Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership is a public-private partnership that supports women’s economic, social, and political empowerment through leadership workshops and mentoring assignments for up to 25 emerging women global leaders from around the world. These emerging women leaders are mentored by U.S. executive women from Fortune’s Most Powerful Women network for a three week program.

5. Community Solutions - Eligibility & Application

   The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a professional development program for the best and brightest community leaders, from over 90 countries, to confront common problems across the areas of environmental issues, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women issues through four-month fellowships with community-based not-for-profit, public and government offices across the United States.

6. Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders - Eligibility & Application

   The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Since its start in 2014, the program has empowered young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.

7. EducationUSA Academy

   EducationUSA Academy is a two-to-four week academic program which provides college preparatory content including specialized courses in various fields, English and academic writing courses, tours of college and university campuses, and cultural activities to 15- to 17-year old, mostly self-funded students from around the world.

8. May 2025 CBYX U.S. Participant of the Month

   The German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce Mario Sangret-Savalle as the May 2025 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) U.S. Participant of the Month!

9. March 2026 CBYX German Participant of the Month: Taking Chances & Taking Action

   The U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag are proud to recognize Julian Gsinn as the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) German Participant of the Month!

10. February 2025 CBYX U.S. Participant of the Month

    The German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce Karina Howey as the February 2025 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) U.S. Participant of the Month!

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