Call for Applications: Community College Initiative (CCI) Program – Bangladesh

This U.S. Department of State exchange program provides scholarships for Bangladeshi undergraduate students (18 to 25 years old) to spend one academic year studying at a U.S. community college.

Program Pillars

• Academics: Students will complete one year of academic coursework at a U.S. community college in their selected field of study and may earn professional certificates.
• Service Learning: Students will participate in local community service activities to develop their leadership skills.
• Internships: Students will gain hands-on professional experience by working at renown organizations, businesses, and companies based in the United States.
• Cultural Exchange: Students will learn about American culture and share their culture as a youth ambassador through activities such as exhibitions and performances.
• Leadership: Students will enhance their leadership capabilities through CCI leadership programming activities focused on reflection and goal setting.
• Action Planning: During their time in the United States, students will develop an action project, portfolio, or community outreach plan to create positive change in their home communities upon returning to Bangladesh.

Fields

• The 2024-2025 program provides academic instruction at community colleges throughout the U.S. in the fields of:
  • Agriculture
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Business Management/Admin
  • Digital Media, Journalism and Communications
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Social Services, Health, and Public Safety
  • Engineering
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Although participants may earn an academic certificate in their field of study and gain first-hand practical experience through internships in their field of study, this is not a degree program. Student will earn full credits for two semesters.

Requirements

Minimum participation requirements:

• Is a citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by a country participating in the CCI Program.
• Is currently residing in the eligible country.
• Is 18 years or older by July 1, 2024.
• Has successfully earned a secondary school diploma.
• Has not completed the equivalent of three years toward a U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of study the applicant is nominated to pursue. Nominees without substantive post-secondary education will be given placement priority.
• Has demonstrated commitment to the selected field of study through some academic or professional experience. The program aims to identify participants with proven skills or interest and limited professional experience in the fields of study offered.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh.