U.S. Embassy in Argentina

Youth Ambassadors Program

The Youth Ambassadors Program, an initiative of the U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the organization World Learning, is designed to send outstanding Argentine secondary school students from all over the country to the United States for three weeks to learn about U.S. society and culture and to share Argentina’s culture with people in the United States. Through this exchange program, the Youth Ambassadors will strengthen ties of friendship, improve their English, and also acquire new ideas for community service.

Ambassador Scholarship – Summer Work Travel

Ambassador Scholarship – Summer Work Travel participants travel to the U.S. for up to four months during the Argentine summer vacation dates stipulated by the university. They will be connected with U.S. employers, and will work on seasonal assignments, which will provide them with the opportunity to interact with U.S. colleagues and visitors. Participants will work, live and learn about both U.S. culture and the culture of other international students, sharing daily life experiences.

American Spaces

A network of 13 American spaces are located from the far north west border (Salta) to the southern “end of the world” (Ushuaia). The largest American space, Instituto Cultural Argentino-Norteamericano (ICANA), was established in Buenos Aires in 1927. Today it has an important enrollment of English language students, supports an active student advising program, and is a test center for U.S. university admission exams such as the GRE, GMAT and TOEFL.

Opportunity Scholarship Program

The Opportunity Scholarship Program provides Argentine talented and outstanding students with the opportunity to receive support to apply to universities in the U.S. Argentine students learn about the application process to U.S. universities and familiarize themselves with international admissions exams such as TOEFL, ACT, SAT, and GRE, to take them effectively. The program also provides students with the opportunity to apply for funds to pay for part of their university education in the United States. Each Opportunity student undergoes a selective process of evaluation by an EducationUSA adviser, regional educational advising coordinator (REAC), and the Public Affairs Section of a U.S. Embassy. In addition to academic abilities, Opportunity students bring cultural and socio-economic diversity to U.S. campuses. More than 100 colleges and universities have enrolled Opportunity students since 2006.