CCIE – California Colleges for International Education

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Updates from Connecting the World at NAFSA

Switching gears, we have recently learned that recipients of State Department grant funding have been informed of a 15-day temporary pause on all disbursements. Our understanding is that the pause is effective as of February 12, 2025, and applies to all current and future grant payments scheduled during this period.

This sweeping pause affects time-tested and essential international education and exchange programs including the Fulbright Program, the Gilman Scholarship program, the IDEAS program, and the Critical Language Scholarship Program.

DONALD R. CULTON STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS: 2025

Summer Applications DUE: April 1, 2025 by 5:00 pm/Pacific

Dr. Donald R. Culton was the first-full-time administrator for international education at a California community college and laid the groundwork for community college study abroad that expanded opportunities for more students to have an internationalized experience.

AMOUNT: Each scholarship will be up to $ 500. The number of awards and amount of awards will be determined by the CCIE scholarship committee. Please note that only colleges current with their dues can apply.

Spring 2025 – CCIE INSTITUTIONAL GRANT

Spring 2025 Institutional Grant DUE: May 1, 2025

CCIE INSTITUTIONAL GRANT COMPETITION

CCIE hosts two institutional grants annually. The purpose of the grant is to provide start-up funding for institutions wanting to either create a new international program or augment an existing international program.

Education Abroad Administrator/Coordinator Responsibilities – CCIE Survey

California Colleges for International Education (CCIE) is updating the responsibilities on a daily, weekly, and annual basis of an Education Abroad administrator/coordinator. We can as a community then use these to advocate for our positions and recognitions.

The original list was created in 1994 by Gary Rhodes, Lisa Loberg, and Ann Hubbard in “The Many Responsibilities of a Study Abroad Administrator Or How About a Pat on the Back and an Aspirin.”

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ACG American-German Young Leaders Conference

Nomination Deadline: March 7, 2025

The American Council on Germany is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 American-German Young Leaders Conference. The conference will encourage open, honest debates on crucial policy matters and actively engage a new generation of Germans and Americans in initiatives to strengthen the transatlantic bond.

22nd Washington International Education Conference

April 8 – 9, 2025
Early Registration Deadline: February 28, 2025

The 22nd Washington International Education Conference will take place April 8-9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Each year, the conference brings together administrators from universities, members of the diplomatic community that sponsor international students, NGOs, and United States Government representatives.

AIEA Thematic Forum: Advancing Internationalization in Higher Education During Times of External Influence

February 28, 2025 | 8:30am – 5:00pm CST

Join Texas A&M University and Prairie View A&M University in College Station, Texas for an AIEA Thematic Forum, “Advancing Internationalization in Higher Education During Times of External Influence.” For those attending the AIEA Annual Conference, this event will take place the Friday before and is located 96 miles south of Houston.

CCIE Hosts a Financial Aid and Study Abroad Webinar

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.

Member Education Series Webinar: IIENetwork Resources for Global Members

March 6, 2025 | 1:00 – 1:45pm EST

The IIENetwork membership spans over 145 countries representing a global community committed to advancing international education. Whether you are a new or long-standing IIENetwork member, we invite you to join this webinar to learn how to use member resources and benefits to support your work.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia Accepting Student Applications

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

IIE is now accepting applications for the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)! Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.