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Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language. Learn more about the opportunities offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
The U.S. Embassy develops and manages various educational, cultural and exchange programs focused on issues of bilateral interest and in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives. This section promotes the exchange of ideas and expertise between U.S. and Dominican leaders and experts through programs designed to contribute to the accomplishment of important local development goals.
Mission Speakers Program Funding Opportunities Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Arts Envoy American Music Abroad Opportunities for EntrepreneursThe U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has established a Mission Speakers Program, offering a great chance to hear from American Diplomats first hand on the topic of interest to you or your institution. The purpose of this program is for American diplomats to speak in front of various audiences and forums of people who want to hear from them.
Notice of Funding Opportunities are a public announcement through which the Public Affairs Section periodically invites proposals to compete for small public diplomacy grants. The goal of these grants is to enhance relations between Dominicans and U.S. organizations and people and to allow Dominican audiences to better understand the United States, its culture, society, government, language, legal, economic and political systems, and values.
Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 100 developing countries around the world. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important archaeological sites, and the documentation of vanishing traditional craft techniques and indigenous languages.
The Arts Envoy Program shares the best of the U.S. arts community with the world to foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration and to demonstrate shared values and aspirations. American arts professionals– including performing artists, visual artists, poets, playwrights, theatrical and film directors, curators, and others– travel overseas to conduct workshops, give performances, and mentor young people. Programs seek to connect with international publics who might not otherwise have the opportunity to engage with American arts professionals.
American Music Abroad artists represent the new generation of musical ambassadors; reaching beyond concert halls to interact with other musicians and citizens around the globe. American Music Abroad activities focus on younger and underserved audiences in countries where people have few opportunities to meet American performers and experience their music first-hand. AMA bands have traveled to more than 100 countries around the world since 2011.
Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
The Embassy of the United States in the Dominican Republic is organizing the fair for entrepreneurs Emprende USA. This activity seeks to connect companies and entrepreneurs in the Dominican Republic with resources from the United States government to promote entrepreneurship and access to U.S. markets. This affirms the commitment that the Embassy of the United States has with the development and strengthening of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Dominican Republic.
The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.
American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.
Resources for English learning and teaching
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, along with the Ministry of Education (MINERD) and our local partners the Instituto Cultural Dominico Americano, has developed resources for local English teachers.
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo maintains an active community of alumni of U.S. government-funded and facilitated programs to build on their exchange experiences, network with fellow alumni, find grants and funding opportunities, and actively contribute to their communities in the Dominican Republic.
Our educational, cultural, and professional exchange programs promote U.S. higher education and understanding of U.S. policies and values. Every year 65,000 youth and other emerging leaders globally participate in exchange programs sponsored by the Department of State.
Over 2,500 Dominicans are alumni of our exchange programs and help us advance mutual understanding and democracy, and promote U.S. culture. Their exchange experience provides them with skills, tools, professional and personal networks to help them impact their communities in the Dominican Republic.
Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:
There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.
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