US Government 2023 Community College Initiative Program for International Students

The Community College Initiative Program (CCI) provides scholarships to spend up to one academic year at a United States community college. Participants build technical skills and may earn certificates in their fields of study.  Through professional internships, service learning, and community engagement activities, participants strengthen English language proficiency and immerse themselves in the culture and day-to-day life in the United States.

CCI Program participants are recruited from historically underrepresented and underserved communities. After completing the program, participants return home with new skills and expertise to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of their country.

• Table of Content
• About US Government
• US Community College Initiative Program
• Aim and Benefits of US Community College Initiative Program
• US Community College Initiative Program Courses
• Requirements for US Community College Initiative Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for US Community College Initiative Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

US Community College Initiative Program

Aim and Benefits of US Community College Initiative Program

The Community College Initiative Program (CCI) provides scholarships to spend up to one academic year at a United States community college. Participants build technical skills and may earn certificates in their fields of study.  Through professional internships, service learning, and community engagement activities, participants strengthen English language proficiency and immerse themselves in the culture and day-to-day life in the United States.

US Community College Initiative Program Courses

• Agriculture
• Applied Engineering
• Business Management and Administration
• Early Childhood Education
• Information Technology
• Media
• Public Safety
• Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Requirements for US Community College Initiative Program Qualification

All applicants must:

• Be able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States in July 2022
• Be 18 years old at the start of the program         
• Have a diploma from a secondary school
• Possess a basic knowledge of English
• Desire to build professional and leadership skills to contribute to the development of their home communities
• Be able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States in July 2020
• Meet country-specific requirements

Interview date, Process and Venue for US Community College Initiative Program

The recruitment  and nomination of candidates in the eligible countries is administered by the Fulbright Commission or the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. CCI awards are not Fulbright awards. See location details below for contacts in participating countries and to ask for more information about application eligibility requirements.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit the website.