The Ambassador Scholarship Fund for Summer Work Travel, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides Egyptian college and university students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer break.
This scholarship is designed to enhance students’ cultural understanding, professional development, and global perspective by giving them an opportunity to gain experience of the people and way of life in the United States.
Participants will meet, work, live with, and learn from other international students while sharing daily experiences. Typical host employers are resorts, restaurants, and amusement parks. All programme fees, round-trip flights to the United States, visa fees, and health insurance are covered.
For more information about the Summer Work Travel programme and requirements for participants, please refer to the websites of the U.S. Embassy in Egypt; BridgeUSA, the official U.S. Exchange Visitor programme; and Greenheart Exchange, the designated J-1 visa sponsor.
Deadline
15 October 2024
Duration
Up to 4 months
Benefits
- All programme fees.
- Round-trip flights to the United States.
- Visa fees.
- Health insurance.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold an Egyptian passport.
- Be a current undergraduate student in Egypt and have finished at least one full semester.
- Demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.
- Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Have little or no prior travel or study experience in the United States.
How to Apply
If after reading the details of this scholarship, you are interested in applying, please do so by clicking on the following link APPLY HERE.