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Education & Exchanges

Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.

Education

EducationUSA American English Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Fulbright Scholarship Program

EducationUSA

More than 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories that offer information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program brings accomplished mid-level professionals to the United States for ten months of combined academic (Non-Degree) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service.

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Fulbright Scholarship Program

The Fulbright Scholarship Program is the largest Fulbright program within Africa that provides financial assistance for a maximum of two years of study toward a graduate degree in a U.S. university, or for participation in a non-degree research or nonacademic professional program.

Exchanges

Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs Bridge USA Academic Exchanges International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP)

Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs

Exchanges that engage professionals in the government, non-profit, and private sectors; high school students; representatives from the cultural and sports communities; and disenfranchised and underserved audiences.

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Bridge USA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States on 13 different cultural exchange programs focused on education, research and skills development. The program allows participants to hone their skills, immerse themselves in American society and culture, connect with Americans, and share their culture with their American host communities.

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Academic Exchanges

Opportunities for international study and research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral and professional levels.

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Diverse group of students

Join the Exchange Alumni community at https://alumni.state.gov, and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you continue your exchange experience and build on the skills you gained during your program. Through your account at https://alumni.state.gov

- - - Candidates will have access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
    - You can read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
    - You will meet former participants to connect to the network locally and globally.
    - You can find up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, as well as pre-participant updates.
    - You can access US Government Entrepreneurship Resources to take your business thinking to the next level.

There are resources that can be accessed without logging in, such as the Enabling Entrepreneurs page. In addition, through our LinkedIn page, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you can connect with us and other former participants of the exchange program and get the latest news about the former participant.

Contact us

For more info, please contact the embassy at +266 2231 2666 ext.4314, email MalieheMM@state.gov or log onto the EducationUSA page.

If you’d like to be added to the distribution list, please email GrantsMaseru@state.gov with your contact details and the grant you are interested in so that an application can be sent to you when it becomes available.

Local Programs & Grants

American Corner Maseru USAID PEPFAR Small Grant Program Democracy and Human Rights Fund II

American Corner Maseru

The U.S. Embassy in Maseru maintains a number of educational and professional development exchange programs. These exchange programs empower emerging and established Basotho leaders in diverse disciplines to further their journeys in building a better Lesotho. Many require participants to travel to the United States for a specific length of time depending on the type of program. Besides the U.S.-based programs, the U.S. Embassy regularly hosts in-person and virtual development programs through its American Corner at the State Library in Maseru.

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USAID

Our USAID Southern Africa office in Pretoria, South Africa offers a variety of grants directly or through its partners. To see available opportunities.

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PEPFAR Small Grant Program

The program supports community groups who support community-based HIV and AIDS care, and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) initiatives. Preference will be given to groups that support key and priority populations.

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Democracy and Human Rights Fund II

The Democracy and Human Rights Fund II (DHRF II) is one of a variety of programs used by the U.S. government (USG) to promote and defend civil and political rights, strengthen democratic institutions and civil society, and foster democratic values and practices in the states of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Join the Local Alumni

USG Alumni are past and present participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs from Lesotho and around the world. On this webpage you will find information about opportunities available to USG Alumni from Lesotho as well as stories from participants of the various exchange programs.

Get on Board: Join the Local Alumni

If you are a citizen of Lesotho who has gone on a U.S. government sponsored exchange program before; be it academic, professional development or a fellowship program, please contact us using the information listed below. We would like to keep in touch with you and have you linked up with other Basotho who travelled to the U.S. at different times and for different programs. Please furnish our Public Diplomacy Section with your most up to date contact details, including your current area or field of work, as well as your physical and email addresses.

Physical Address:

254 Kingsway Road Maseru, Lesotho
E-mail: InfoMaseru@state.gov
Tel: +266 22 312 666

American Spaces

American Spaces include American Centers, American Corners, and Binational Centers.

Find a Location Near You

Please call: +266-2231-2666

Outside of Office Hours, contact: +266-5888-4035

Outside of Lesotho: +266-5888-1024

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Overview

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Join the Exchange Alumni community at https://alumni.state.gov, and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you continue your exchange experience and build on the skills you gained during your program. Through your account at https://alumni.state.gov

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Join the Local Alumni

American Spaces

Democracy and Human Rights Fund II

PEPFAR Small Grants Program

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

U.S. Embassy in Lesotho