The Embassy is proud to announce the 2022 cohort from Argentina for the U.S. Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program . Launched in 2015, YLAI empowers emerging entrepreneurs from the Western Hemisphere to enable the full economic potential of the region’s citizens. This year’s YLAI fellowship program launched in December 2022 and will continue through June 2023, bringing …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 3 January, 2023 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges
International Education Week (IEW), November 15-19, 2021, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 15 November, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Study in the U.S.
Reengaging the World to Make the United States Stronger at Home A Renewed U.S. Commitment to International Education U.S. Department of State – U.S. Department of Education The United States cannot afford to be absent from the world stage: U.S. leadership and engagement makes an essential difference abroad, as well as at home. Indeed, in today’s …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: Education, News, Study in the U.S. | Tags: International Education
International Education Week (IEW), November 16-20, 2020, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Study in the U.S.
International Education Week (IEW), November 18-22, 2019, is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 15 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Study in the U.S.
This year, the United States will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which took place in July 1969. To celebrate this landmark event, the U.S. Embassy in Argentina is launching a scholarship for 50 Argentine secondary school students to travel to the Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama, for a week to …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 April, 2019 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech | Tags: STEM, Youth Programs
The Buenos Aires Provincial Youth Leaders Program offers 15 to 17 year-old high school students the knowledge and skills to improve their communities. Nine Argentine high school students and one adult mentor will be selected to participate in a three-week exchange in the United States. The program focuses on social impact, innovation, entrepreneurship, and activities …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
EducationUSA network will host its annual University Fair to promote study programs at universities in the United States. Representatives from 30 universities will offer sessions on undergraduate careers, postgraduate studies, intensive English courses, scholarships, international exams, student visas, admission processes, and types of financial aid available for international students. The Fair will take place on …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 24 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events, Study in the U.S. | Tags: EducationUSA University Fair
ABLA, Association of Bi-National Centers of Latin America, will hold its biennial convention from August 13 to 17 in Buenos Aires, hosted by ICANA, the Argentine-American Cultural Institute , and sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and the Department of State. Bi-National centers are nonprofit organizations whose main objective is to promote mutual understanding between the people in the host country …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 8 August, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: ABLA
U.S. Embassy in Argentina – University of Oregon Call for Applications 2018-19 Academic Year APPLICATION: CLOSED Overview The U.S. Embassy in Argentina is pleased to invite current Argentine certified English Language Teacher (ELT) professionals (e.g., teachers, teacher trainers, program administrators) to apply for the Advanced Certification for English Language Teaching (ACE) online training program with University of …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 3 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Advanced Certification for English Language Teaching (ACE) Program
Mendoza 8-9, 2018 The Embassy participated in the annual Argentina Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ARTESOL) conference with a series of presentations and materials. Over 250 English language teachers from across Argentina and neighboring countries attended the professional development conference, which took place in AMICANA Binational Center and at the Colegio Nacional …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: ARTESOL
The International Center for Journalists (ICF) opened its call for its fall 2018 program to be held from October 8 to November 16. The ICF Program is intended for journalists, technologists, digital communicators and digital entrepreneurs with excellent command of the English language. The deadline to submit applications is May 20, 2018. To submit applications, please visit …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 16 May, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: The International Center for Journalists (ICF)
The Education Working Group (Grupo de Trabajo sobre Educación- GTE) will meet on April 12-13, June 11-12, and September 3-4, ending with a Ministerial Meeting on September 5. The GTE will also hold joint sessions with the Employment Working Group. Coordinated by Argentina’s Ministry of Education, the GTE will address two main themes: “Future Skills …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Education, Events | Tags: G20 Education
The Embassy welcomes its newest English Language Fellow, Ms. Anna McCourt, to Argentina. Ms. McCourt will be hosted for ten months at ISICANA the binational center in Salta. The English Language Fellow program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Argentina, and it is designed to provide consultation, training …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 1 March, 2018 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: English Language Fellow
The U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission in Argentina, Albert Kraaimoore, congratulated the 282 students participating in the third edition of the Friends of Fulbright Exchange Program for Undergraduate Students. During the pre-departure student orientation held at Argentina’s Ministry of Education, Mr. Kraaimoore was joined by the Director of International Cooperation Francisco Miguens, and Fulbright Commission …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 15 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Friends of Fulbright
The Embassy of the United States in Argentina is pleased to announce the list of public schools selected to receive grants under the “Ecoalumnos” Program. “Ecoalumnos” — sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in collaboration with Argentina’s Ministry of Education – seeks to provide inspiration and training to youth by supporting science projects with a social …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 14 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Innovation in Education Fair 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators are pleased to announce the launch of a new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grant competition, thanks to the generous support of Chevron Corporation, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Embassy in Buenos …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: 100.000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
The software industry is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives. An important aspect of jobs of the future is knowing and understanding computer/IT work. However, fewer and fewer women are choosing to pursue studies in Computer Science. The percentage of women in computer science and of women who pursue a college education in computer science …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: STEM
International Student Enrollments Show Signs of Flattening Study Abroad by U.S. Students Is On the Rise New York, November 13, 2017 – According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released today by IIE and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the number of international students …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 13 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Open Doors Report
On Saturday, October 28, 2017, students of English from around the country converged on Buenos Aires for the 6th Annual Argentina TESOL Spelling Bee. Board members of the Argentina Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ARTESOL), all of whom are prominent educators along with U.S. Embassy Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer, Dr. Naydeen Gonzalez …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events | Tags: ARTESOL, TESOL
The U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced the latest 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grant winners sponsored by MetLife Foundation. With MetLife Foundation’s support, the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grant competition will facilitate eight new higher education partnerships between the United …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 19 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: 100.000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
Sixty (60) Access English Microscholarship Program students gathered in Santa Fe on September 30, 2017 for a series of TEDTalk-style presentations by four of U.S. exchange program’s alumni aimed at motivating increased participation by the students in additional cultural exchange with the United States. The program alumni noted the profound impact their programs had on …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 4 October, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Access Program
On September 21 and 22, 2017, ATICANA, the Binational Center (BNC) in Tucuman, hosted the 37th annual Argentine Binational Centers executive directors’ meeting. BNC representatives from cities throughout Argentina attended this two-day annual encounter. Counselor for Public Affairs Silvio Gonzalez and Regional Public Engagement Specialist, Carol Brey participated in the opening ceremony and delivered presentations …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Binational Centers Annual Meeting
EducationUSA network hosted its 15th Edition of the Annual University Fair to promote study programs at universities in the United States. Representatives from 17 universities offered sessions on undergraduate careers, postgraduate studies, intensive English courses, academic and sports scholarships, international exams, student visas, admission processes, and types of financial aid available for international students. Some …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: EducationUSA University Fair
The 17th annual Argentine Binational Center Academic Directors meeting was hosted by SURICANA in San Rafael, Mendoza on June 22-23, 2017. During this two day event, participants from 12 of the 13 Argentine Binational Centers shared best practices, exchanged ideas, and discussed challenges they face as English language administrators in the BNCs. Participants were joined …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 June, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Annual Meeting of Binational Center Academic Directors, Binational Centers
The EducationUSA Regional Forum and the Buenos Aires International Book Fair join for a unique event where more than 60 prestigious U.S. universities will share information about scholarships and study opportunities. EducationUSA Fair will take place on Thursday, May 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the International Buenos Aires Book Fair venue, Jorge Luis …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 24 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: US Universities
Global Sports Mentoring Program The United States Embassy in Argentina announces an open call for nominations for female emerging leaders in sports from across Argentina to participate in a sports mentoring program for women. Candidates may come from any field of sports, with emphasis placed on: sports management; sports administration; coaching; sports journalism and mass …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Global Sports Mentoring Program, Woman
A delegation of ten representatives from Argentine universities, Argentina’s Ministry of Education and Sport and the U.S. Embassy in Argentina will travel to the United States to explore new academic exchanges between both countries. The group will visit Washington D.C., New Mexico and Texas from February 22 to March 4, 2017. Five public and three …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 23 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina, Western Hemisphere | Tags: exchanges
In January, the 145 participants of the Friends of Fulbright Scholarship 2016/2017 departed to the United States for a program that will take place in several universities across the country. The participants of this Friends of Fulbright new edition come from more than 40 Argentine universities from Jujuy to Santa Cruz, representing more than 20 …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Embassy Programs
Background: The Department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs has awarded three $3 million projects, for a total of $9 million in funding, to the organizations Desarrollo y Autogestión (Argentina), Youth Build International (Costa Rica), and the International Labor Organization (Kenya)… Full Text
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, Public Affairs | Tags: youth apprenticeship
International student enrollment in the U.S. tops one million for the first time Students from Argentina increased by 7.2% to 2,201 Argentina ranks 18th as destination for U.S. students November 14, 2016 – An increasing number of students are crossing the globe to gain practical, international experience that they can apply in their careers and …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 14 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: exchanges, Open Doors Report
The Fulbright Commission celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Argentina. Over the last 60 years, the Fulbright Commission, its Board members, and Fulbrighters from Argentina and the United States have truly changed the way we interact between our countries. Senator J. William Fulbright, who founded the program and in whose honor it …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Bilateral Relations, Fulbright Argentina
On November 2nd, Ambassador Mamet delivered opening remarks at the final mock trial session of “Justice Goes to School”. Justice Goes to School is a program where judges visit schools to talk with students about how the justice system works in Argentina; and the role of judges, lawyers, and the community in ensuring justice for …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 2 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, Former U.S. Ambassadors, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Bilateral Relations, Justice Goes to School Program
On October 26 and 27, 2016, ISICANA, the Binational Center (BNC) in Salta, hosted the 36th annual Argentine Binational Centers executive directors’ meeting. BNC representatives from cities throughout Argentina attended this two day annual encounter. Counselor for Public Affairs Thomas Mesa participated in the opening ceremony and delivered a presentation to participants. This gathering enabled …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 1 November, 2016 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Bilateral Relations
Eisenhower Fellows from Argentina celebrated the annual Eisenhower Day of Fellowship on October 18 at ICANA. Almost 60 Argentines have participated in the program since 1957, and many of them were present at the event. Public Affairs Officer Thomas Mesa congratulated Fellows for their dedication and commitment to improving international relations, and bringing home new …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 20 October, 2016 | Topics: Education, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Eisenhower Fellowship
The Fulbright Commision and the National Arts Fund of Argentina signed an agreement to relaunch scholarships for Argentine artists to travel for three to six months’ study in the United States. The agreement provides for five scholarships; the artists will travel in 2017. The categories of artistic endeavor covered by this agreement are architecture, cinema, …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 22 September, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Scholarships
The Embassy is pleased to announce the winners of the funding competition for Argentine universities that will allow these institutions to implement more than 80 exchanges for Argentine and US students, as part of President Obama’s 100,000 Strong in the Americans Initiative. The projects selected for the 2016 edition of the competition come from the …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: 100.000 Strong in the Americas Initiative
July 28-29, 2016 Current English Language Fellow Tylie Cramer participated in the annual SHARE Convention for teachers of English as a Foreign Language in Buenos Aires on July 28-29, 2016. She led a semi-plenary session on “Mobile Application Language Learning” (MALL), attended by approximately 350 English teachers and advanced students. The presentation focused on the …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 29 July, 2016 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: ELF, English Teaching
July 15, 2016 Nicolás Aguerre from Zapala, Province of Neuquén and Deborah Luna from Alberdi, Buenos Aires Province returned to Argentina after participating in the National Youth Science Camp held in the state of West Virginia, USA, from June 15 to July 10, 2016. Nicolás and Deborah were selected for their exceptional academic achievement, demonstrated …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 18 July, 2016 | Topics: Education, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: Embassy Programs, Youth Programs
A group of ten university students traveled to the United States on Friday, July 8 to participate in the program “English for Science,” a four-week intensive English immersion program at the University of Texas at Austin. All participants are outstanding science students from different public universities. Ambassador Noah Mamet met with the group at the …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 11 July, 2016 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: English for Science
The Embassy participated in the annual Argentina Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ARTESOL) conference with a series of presentations and materials. Over 450 English language teachers from across Argentina and neighboring countries attended the professional development conference, which took place at the Escuela Normal Juan Gregorio Pujol, in Corrientes on May 13 …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 17 May, 2016 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: ARTESOL, TESOL
The Embassy is proud to announce the open call for applications for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Program, to be held in October – November 2016. As part of the fellowship, 250 young entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean will travel to the United States and become part of …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 28 April, 2016 | Topics: Education, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Young Leaders
On Tuesday, April 26, 2016 the U.S. Embassy in Argentina hosted an event called “English @ the Embassy”. One hundred and twenty students, ages 13 to 15 with intermediate English language levels, and their teachers from six different schools from the city and greater Buenos Aires attended. During the event, audiences had the opportunity to …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 27 April, 2016 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: Cultural Events; English Teaching
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 24, 2016 New Commitments in Argentina to President Obama’s 100,000 Strong in the Americas Initiative As part of his visit to Argentina, the President announced a new commitment to the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund that will create new …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 25 March, 2016 | Topics: Education, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Argentina | Tags: 100.000 Strong in the Americas Initiative, Barack Obama
To educate a girl is to build a healthier family, a stronger community, and a brighter future. Unfortunately today, 62 million girls around the world are not in school. Half of them are adolescents. We know that countries with more girls in secondary school tend to have lower maternal mortality rates, lower infant mortality rates, …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Education, Fact Sheets | Tags: First Lady
The University of Central Arkansas will host 15 Argentine students as part of the Friends of Fulbright program from January 8 to February 26. More
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 6 January, 2016 | Topics: Education | Tags: exchanges, Friends of Fulbright
December 16, 2015 Thank you, Rosendo for the warm welcome. And thanks to everyone for coming here today. You are important partners as we strengthen the relationship between our two countries. The Embassy has been proud to sponsor this series of lectures to explore different aspects of the history of the United States, and facets …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 23 December, 2015 | Topics: Education, Environment, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Speeches | Tags: Bilateral Relations, exchanges, Friends of Fulbright
Ambassador Mamet hosted a reception at his residence in honor of the 50 winners of the first edition of the Friends of Fulbright scholarship. Friends of Fulbright is an undergraduate student exchange program. During the event, the Ambassador thanked program sponsors as well as representatives from the universities where selected students come from. The students …
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By U.S. Mission Argentina | 16 December, 2015 | Topics: Education, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Argentina | Tags: exchanges, Friends of Fulbright
