IIE’s Center for Access and Equity is excited to announce that the institution application for the IIE American Passport Project is open. They invite U.S.-based IIENetwork member institutions to apply by February 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm EST. IIE will select at least 40 U.S.-based IIENetwork member institutions
Deadline: March 31, 2025
The IIE Center for International Partnerships is excited to launch the first comprehensive survey on partnerships this year. The International Partnership Landscape Survey provides a broad, comprehensive assessment of the state of international partnerships in higher education. The only global survey focused exclusively on such linkages, its questions span the motivations, locations, activities, challenges, collaborative practices, management processes, and conceptual assumptions that shape the partnership portfolios of responding higher education institutions (HEIs).
Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 10, 2025
IIE’s Emergency Student Fund provides grants to international undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. when crises threaten their ability to continue their education.
On January 27, IIE will open a nomination round for international students financially impacted by the fires in the greater Los Angeles area. IIENetwork member institutions will be able to nominate up to 5 international students and should explain the specific impact of the fires to the student, such as loss of property or evacuation and relocation expenses, including temporary relocation.
For those living in the greater Los Angeles area, I want to extend my deepest sympathies for those affected by the multiple fires. Our colleagues, friends, families and communities will forever be changed. I wish all of you safety, strength, and hope for recovery and healing in the immediate and future.
Rosalind
Applications for the Community College in France program are still open for Students, Faculty and Staff, until January 19th! This program offers practical learning experiences through interactive workshops, educational site visits, and robust vocational training.
Thank you so much to California Colleges for International Education and to the Donald R. Culton Scholarship. I couldn’t have done it without the assistance provided through this scholarship, which helped me study abroad for ninety days in Florence, Italy. This experience abroad was one of the greatest choices I’ve made in my life.
Capstone Education cordially invites you to participate in its annual spring StudyGlobal Education Fairs that features four (4) cities in all three regions of Vietnam. Our fairs are open to all approved and accredited secondary and postsecondary institutions. (Note: US colleges and universities must be regionally accredited.)
Application Deadline: January 21, 2025 The International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office at the U.S. Department of Education has opened the competition for the
Nomination Deadline: January 6, 2025
The IIE Senior International Officer (SIO) of the Year Award was created in 2019 in honor of IIE’s Centennial, and is presented annually to an SIO who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in internationalization.
Are you interested in securing a grant between $2,000 and $20,000 to fund an innovative project for your French department, establish an internship program in Francophone environments for your students, or organize a job fair on your campus?
Financial aid is an essential tool to help community college students study abroad. However, use of financial aid is greatly misunderstood in terms of access and legalities. CCIE is pleased to announce a Webinar on Financial Aid and Study Abroad.
State of the Field Report contains information on international student numbers and financial contributions from 2005 – 23/24
California Community College International Student Economic Benefit-
For every three international students, one U.S. job is created and supported by spending in accommodation, dining, retail, transportation, telecommunications and health insurance sectors
If you have information to add, please send to Rosalind Raby ([email protected])
The Umoja International Student Fellowship Program is designed to provide Umoja students with meaningful study abroad experiences. Through cultural immersion, academic engagement, and professional development, students gain invaluable insights and skills while earning transferable college credits.
We’re looking forward to International Education Week (IEW) 2024, November 18-22! IEW 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 abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.
See you at our next meeting: NOV. 21 at 4:00pm For the ZOOM invite, please contact Rosalind Raby ([email protected]) The CCIE Education Abroad Working Group
Donald R Culton Scholarship Outreach Project
Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, is delighted to announce the call for applications for the fifth edition of Community College in France (CCF), a summer bootcamp program open to both students and faculty.
This program offers practical learning experiences through interactive workshops, educational site visits, and robust vocational training. This initiative is supported by a key partnership with Community Colleges for International Development.
You can find all the information in the article on our website: https://villa-albertine.org/frenchculture/news/call-for-applications-the-2025-community-college-in-france-program/
We have scheduled two webinars on December 9 and January 9 for interested students and administrators who would like to know more. Contact: Benoit LABAT
Check out these opportunities and resources from the latest IIE Interactive Newsletter:
IIE Emergency Student Fund-Nomination Deadline: October 22, 2024
The Humphrey Fellowship Program’s Community College Residency Program-Application Deadline: October 14, 2024
International Student Enrollment Snapshot Survey-Deadline: October 14, 2024
College of the Canyons (COC), a public community college in Southern California, is excited to continue its partnership with Kansai University of International Studies (KUINS), located in Kobe, Japan. This partnership was launched with support from the Japanese government in 2024. COC and KUINS co-applied for, and received, a five-year grant (the term for which concludes in 2029) to run a series of delegation visits between the USA and Japan.
The Forage Center for Peacebuilding and Humanitarian Education will host the 12th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar November 1, 15 and 22. Again, this will be held virtually from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Study Abroad Association (SAA) is excited to bring back our student scholarships for 2025! We believe everyone should be able to access the profound benefits of studying abroad. In line with our core values, these scholarships are designed to give community and technical college students a chance to benefit from the life-changing experience of studying abroad. Please share this information with your students planning to study abroad on a summer 2025 faculty-led program organized with SAA!