Last date
31/12/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
School, Diploma
General information
Scholarship name
COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE PROGRAM (CCI)
The Community College Initiative Program (CCI) provides scholarships to spend up to one academic year at a United States community college. Participants build technical skills and may earn certificates in their fields of study. Through professional internships, service learning, and community engagement activities, participants strengthen English language proficiency and immerse themselves in the culture and day-to-day life in the United States. Participants study in one of the following eligible fields: agriculture, applied engineering, business management and administration, early childhood education, information technology, media, public safety, and tourism and hospitality management. CCI Program participants are recruited from historically underrepresented and underserved communities. After completing the program, participants return home with new skills and expertise to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of their country. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE PROGRAM (CCI) Provided by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- School, Diploma
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/12/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is December 31, 2026.
Eligibility
All applicants must:
- Be 18 years old at the start of the program
- Have a diploma from a secondary school
- Possess a basic knowledge of English
- Desire to build professional and leadership skills to contribute to the development of their home communities
- Be able to begin the academic exchange program
- Meet country-specific requirements
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available Financial Provisions of the Grant
- J-1 visa support.
- Round-trip travel from participant’s home city to host institution in the United States.
- Tuition and mandatory college fees.
- Housing and meals.
- Small allowance for books, materials, and incidental expenses.
- Limited Accident and Sickness coverage that is J-visa compliant.
- A variety of personal and professional development activities Number of Scholarship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.
Application
No information available. For further details, please check- https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/community-college-initiative-program
Selection process
- First All the application form will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info General Application Instructions
- Submit a completed original application with signature on the last page.
- Each applicant must complete his/her own application form. Applicants may consult with others for advice on how to complete the form, but each applicant must write his/her own responses.
- Please answer ALL questions on the application in English. Do NOT leave a space blank. If a question does not apply to you, enter N/A (not applicable).
- Include your full legal name with family name (surname) in CAPITAL LETTERS first as spelled on your international passport (if available).
- Include complete contact information, including postal codes for all addresses and city/country codes for all phone numbers.
- Handwritten applications must be neatly printed.
- Submit the application by the deadline established by the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission located in your country.
Contact
U.S. Embassy of Azerbaijan- Baku Public Affairs Section Email: BakuPASPrograms@state.gov 111 Azadlig Ave AZ1007 Baku, Azerbaijan Tel: +994 12 488 3300 For more information: Click here Apply Now https://exchanges.state.gov