Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

@StateDept’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — building enduring connections through exchanges for people across the globe.

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

#SportsDiplomacy in action! 🇺🇸

Met with leaders from the @NFL and @FFFA_officiel to talk momentum ahead of #LA28. Our public diplomacy partnership inspires next gen athletes, delivers real economic benefits for America, and is expanding flag football’s global footprint.

The wins keep coming. 🇺🇸🏈✨

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Ever wonder how @NASA ensures deep-space missions are safe before launch? Every complex system has to work seamlessly together. 🌕🚀

@FulbrightPrgrm alumna Dr. Ruth Siboni helps @NASA test those systems, applying her leadership and project management skills to support America's future missions to the Moon and Mars.

Equipping American talent. Driving space exploration. Delivering results. 🇺🇸

Read more: https://t.co/Bh5hGNbNiw

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Now, she's putting those skills to work helping U.S. businesses adopt emerging technologies, improve operations, and build a stronger, more competitive American workforce.

What could your CBYX journey look like?

📅 Young Professionals: Nov. 1 - https://t.co/rdMv45gRks
📅 High School: Nov. 3 - https://t.co/glcpHsdnXL
📅 Vocational: Dec. 1 - https://t.co/iiQCyrptpD

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

At 16, she took a chance on a year in Germany. Today, Anabelle Capois Espinal guides American companies through superintelligence.

CBYX gave Anabelle Capois Espinal the confidence to embrace new challenges and the skills pursue a career in technology. 🇺🇸🇩🇪

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

For 80 years, the @FulbrightPrgrm has advanced American interests and strengthened strategic partnerships around the world. 

Along with @SecRubio, I congratulate #Fulbright on 80 years of impact. This program remains an essential investment in national security and global stability.  🇺🇸✨

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

The journey to #LA28 kicks off with the NFL International Games. 🌎

As @NFL and @StateDept join forces to grow flag football worldwide, excitement is building for the sport’s Olympic debut in Los Angeles.

Born in the U.S.A. Growing Worldwide. Headed for #LA28. 🇺🇸

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Modern technology and national defense depend on critical minerals—and America is launching global efforts to build trusted supply chains. 🇺🇸

This year, eight @StateDept #IVLP exchanges showed international professional leaders how America is securing critical mineral supply chains – from production strategies to meaningful partnerships. Read the full story on LinkedIn:
https://t.co/0BUuWsBAH4

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

President Trump is putting the U.S.-Norway partnership to work for the American people — and Ambassador Kavoukjian is ready to deliver on that mission. Through our exchange programs, we're building the next generation of Norwegian leaders who choose America as their partner.

Strong allies. Clear ROI. ✨ 🇺🇸🇳🇴

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Before Bose became an industry leader, Dr. Amar Bose was a @FulbrightPrgrm scholar sharpening his skills abroad. 🎧

He turned that experience into revolutionary acoustics—powering tech for @NASA, the U.S. military, and music lovers worldwide.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/S8K2XG59J4

[Department of State @StateDept]

Calling America’s best and brightest.

The Pickering, Rangel, and Payne fellowships are back, and we want to fill them with our Nation’s top talent.

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

A different kind of heavyweight diplomacy in action at the @NationalZoo! 🇺🇸🐘

Meeting the National Zoo’s first elephant calf in 25 years, Linh Mai, highlights American scientific excellence and world-class conservation tech. More examples of American leadership.

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

Thank you, #BridgeUSA sponsors, for joining the recent Open House!

Your partnership turns American workplaces, classrooms, and homes into places where diplomacy happens.

Let's keep building exchanges that reflect the best of America. 🇺🇸✨

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

Ready to spend a year in Germany? ✈️🇺🇸🇩🇪

Applications for the 2027-28 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange are OPEN! Represent the U.S. and gain valuable experience and skills that set you apart.

Deadlines:
Young Professionals: Nov. 1

High School: Nov. 3

Vocational: Dec. 1

Check eligibility and apply: https://t.co/x5rMEPncQS

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

American expertise. New markets. More opportunities for U.S. businesses. 🇺🇸

#ExchangeAlumni Michelle Samuel is connecting Saint Lucian entrepreneurs with U.S. industry experts — creating new commercial pathways for American businesses.

There is no doubt that exchange programs deliver for the U.S. economy. 📈

https://t.co/OIBKfGztP3

@USinBridgetown

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

America is the undisputed leader in combat sports. 🇺🇸 🤼

This month, a @StateDept #IVLP exchange brought sports leaders from 48 countries to the U.S. to experience American leadership in action—from world-class tech to elite athlete development.

The relationships built by this program will foster new collaborations and help expand the global reach of the U.S. combat sports industry.

[ECA Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon @ECA_AS]

Great opportunity to connect with international exchange leaders and advocate for American diplomacy.

My question for every exchange program is simple: What does this deliver for the United States?

The program’s purpose must be clear: to advance American interests and deliver results at home. 🇺🇸✨

[U.S. Consulate Edinburgh @USAinScotland]

Great to visit the Minnesota Vikings flag football clinic today! Flag football brings people together through teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship and it’s exciting to see it growing in Scotland before it makes its Olympic debut at #LA28. 🇺🇸🏈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @ECAatState]

U.S. high school students: ready to spend a year abroad? 🇺🇸✈️🌍

The FLEX Global Abroad exchange is OPEN for 2027–2028. Study abroad, live with a host family, and build real-world leadership skills.

Apply now: 🔗 https://t.co/1pKpbB9waw

[Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program @CLSscholarship]

The 2027 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is OPEN!

America needs people who speak languages that shape global security and markets.

📢 U.S. undergrads & grad students: Study overseas ✈️ or online 💻(select languages).

📅 Apply by 11/17/2026: https://t.co/8WKHUA9mYK