American Center announces Community College Initiative programme

The American Center at the US Embassy Dhaka has announced the Community College Initiative (CCI) Programme for the academic year 2021-22, according to a statement issued on Thursday.

The CCI Programme is sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).  This in a non-degree programme; students will earn credits for two semesters upon completion of the programme, the embassy statement said.

The US embassy also urged the interested students to submit their complete application on or before Thursday January 7, 2021 by e-mail to [email protected], or submit a hard copy by courier service to the embassy.

CCI provides participants from Bangladesh and other selected countries with opportunities to study at community colleges in the United States to build mutual understanding through a non-degree programme of academic, vocational, and cultural studies.  It is an intensive programme intended to provide student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.

Since 2007, nearly 2,150 students from 15 countries have received scholarships for study at community colleges throughout the United States.

Students who have completed their higher secondary education will spend one academic year in the United States enrolled full-time at an American community college.

The 2021-22 programme provides academic instruction at community colleges throughout the US in the fields of applied engineering, agriculture, business management and administration, early childhood education, information technology, media, public safety, and 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 programme. Students will earn full credits for two semesters.

In addition to receiving professional training, participants develop leadership skills, build English language proficiency, and learn about American society and culture, including community service and social responsibility.  After completing the programme, participants will return to their home countries with new skills to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of their countries.

Successful applicants will have a proven record of a high level of motivation to succeed in the programme, exemplary academic achievement, will have completed their HSC or A-levels, and will be pursuing a course of undergraduate study, as per the statement.

The embassy requested the students to contact Ms. Tahnia Shahid at the American Center at [email protected] or by telephone at (02) 5566-2000 for further information.

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