[wanabidii] Press Releases: English Access Microscholarship Program Alumni Convene in the U.S. to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Access

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: English Access Microscholarship Program Alumni Convene in the U.S. to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Access 04/21/2014 10:36 AM EDT English Access Microscholarship Program Alumni Convene in the U.S. to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Access Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 21, 2014 From April 20-May 4, a select group of English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) alumni from 23 countries will participate in a special exchange program in the United States in recognition of the Access program’s 10th anniversary. These high-achieving alumni will travel to both Bozeman, Montana and Washington, D.C. to develop leadership and community service skills and to learn more about the U.S. higher education system. In Montana, the students will stay with host families, volunteer at local area food banks and meet with representatives from the American Indian Council. In Washington, the alumni will meet with U.S. Government officials, visit a local high school, and interact with community service organizations. The English Access Microscholarship Program is one of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ core public diplomacy programs. Over 100,000 students in more than 85 countries have participated in the program since its inception in 2004. Access provides a foundation of English language skills to talented 13-20 year-olds from underserved communities through after-school classes, cultural enrichment activities, and intensive summer learning activities. Through the Access program, participants gain English skills valuable to their future education and careers, and an appreciation for U.S. society and culture. Please contact ECA-Press, ECA-Press@state.gov, (202) 632-6552 for press inquiries and detailed agenda. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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