Do you want to spend a year studying at a college or university in the USA on a generously funded scholarship worth £50,000?
Do you want to spend a year studying at a college or university in the USA on a generously funded scholarship worth £50,000?
Do you want to experience new cultures, learn new skills, boost your confidence and enhance your employability skills?
Each year between 50-60 students from Northern Ireland colleges and universities participate in the Study USA programme, which has been running since 1994.
The British Council works in partnership with over 140 institutions across the United States of America, from East coast to West coast, opportunities are spread across many states - giving students the chance to experience the huge cultural and geographical diversity of the USA.
So, what’s it all about?
Managed by the British Council on behalf of the Department for the Economy, last year Study USA celebrated its 30-year anniversary. The programme launched in 1994, initially to support Northern Ireland’s peace process.
Over its 30-year history, it has provided opportunities for over 2,500 students, who have assisted in fostering deep and long-lasting connections between the US and Northern Ireland. Alumni of the programme describe it as a ‘game-changer’ in terms of their career development when they return to Northern Ireland.
Further Education (FE) students all across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take advantage of this life-changing opportunity by applying for Study USA, when applications open in the autumn*.
Students can choose what they study during the year including a combination of subjects related to their home discipline, as well as classes in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Communications, Marketing and Modern Languages. *Check the Study USA website for information on programme launch date and the FE student deadline.