The U.S. Embassy in Beirut offers a wide variety of academic and exchange programs for students and professionals with different interests. Navigate through the below list of programs for additional details. To see a list of currently open programs, click here.
If you have additional questions, you are welcome to send an email to BeirutPD@state.gov.

Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
Scholarships to outstanding students
18–25 year-old current undergraduate students

Study of the U.S. Institutes
Post-graduate teaching improvement
Current students & university professors

USAID Higher Education Scholarship
Full undergraduate scholarships at AUB & LAU
Meritorious but economically challenged students

MEPI Student Leaders Program
An intensive leadership training course in the US
20–24 year-old university students

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Ten months of professional enrichment
Graduates and professionals

English Access Microscholarship Program
Foundation of English language skills
13–20 year-old students

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study
Live with U.S. family and attend high school
15–17 year-old students

International Writing Program
Oldest & largest multicultural writing residency
Established writers; 16–19 year-old writers

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference
Advancing English language teaching
English language teachers

International Visitor Leadership Program
3-week professional & cultural exchange tour
25-45 year-old professionals