Deadline: 15-Dec-22
Applications are now open for the 2023 Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship program.
The Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, with the goal of enhancing mutual understanding and supporting public diplomacy efforts between the United States and young people from other countries. The scholarship offers a unique opportunity for university leaders from select countries who demonstrate a willingness and interest in developing skills related to community building, media literacy, storytelling, and intercultural competencies.
Grantees will gain professional experience in the United States, improve their English language skills, and share their own culture with Americans.
The Ambassadors Fund Scholarship is for individuals
- Who see themselves as young global leaders.
- Who have a global perspective and demonstrated willingness to engage with people from other cultures.
- Who are independent and mature.
- Who have interest in media and communications.
- Who commit to being a change-maker in their communities.
- Who are flexible and willing to work in a variety of job types and locations.
The Ambassadors Fund Scholarship Includes
- Program fees for the Summer Work Travel Program
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Pre-departure online orientation
- A seasonal, entry-level job placement with a vetted U.S. host employer
- Transportation to and from a U.S. host employer
- Sickness and Accident Insurance in the United States
- Assistance with the Summer Work Travel J-1 Visa application
- 24-hour emergency assistance from staff with extensive international experience and language skills
- Program monitoring and evaluation
- Resources and guidance on how to engage in cultural learning and American daily life
- The $160 MRV fee for the J-1 Visa
The Ambassadors Fund Scholarship Does Not Include
- Housing and food while on the SWT Program
- Spending money while on the SWT Program
- Travel and sightseeing while on the SWT program, or during the 30-day travel period
Eligibility Criteria
- You are a citizen of Latvia.
- You are between the ages of 18 and 28.
- You have never participated in the Summer Work Travel Program (other U.S. Department of State exchange programs are okay).
- You are enrolled full-time and are pursuing studies at an accredited post-secondary, classroom-based, academic institution physically located outside of the United States and have successfully completed at least one semester, or equivalent, of post-secondary academic study.
- You are sufficiently proficient in English to successfully interact in an English-speaking environment verified by a mandatory and documented video conference interview.
- You have the intention to participate in the cultural aspects of the Summer Work Travel Program and are enthusiastic, motivated, and mature.
- You are flexible and willing to go to any job type or location in the United States as assigned by the Ambassadors Fund for SWT Scholarship.
For more information, visit Ambassadors Fund for SWT.