The 糖心传媒 has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an 聽grant that will enable up to 25 University students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad. In its fourth year, IIE awarded 51 institutions in the IIENetwork membership for this opportunity, the largest cohort to date.
Operating under the , the American Passport Project is committed 聽to expanding access 聽to international education opportunities by removing financial barrier, thereby increasing the cultural competence of students studying abroad. The program prioritizes students early in their higher education experience to allow them ample time to go through the passport application and study abroad planning process with advising and support from the awarded institutions.
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To date, the initiative has assisted 176 institutions across 41 states since 2021. In this year糖心传媒檚 cohort, 41% of the institutions serve racially and ethnically diverse populations, including HBCUs, HSIs, AANAPISIs, and MSIs, as well as community colleges. These institutions prioritize demographics such as first-generation college students, racial/ethnic groups, students with demonstrated financial need, and those who have never traveled abroad.
罢丑别听Center for Education Abroad聽(CEA) at the University of Rochester is committed to building access and equity in education abroad opportunities. Through partnerships with campus and community organizations, the CEA is organizing informational sessions, peer mentorship programs, and a Passport Fair. These initiatives aim to streamline the passport application process and encourage students to seize the opportunity for international experiences.
Students interested in learning more about the IIE American Passport Project and upcoming events can contact Jen O糖心传媒橬eil, Enrollment & Special Programs Manager, at聽Jennifer.oneil@rochester.edu.
About IIE
罢丑别听聽is the leader in designing and implementing international education strategies and program services. We work with governments, policymakers, educators, and employers across the globe to prepare students and professionals for the global workforce and equip them to solve the increasingly complex challenges facing our interconnected world. With support from donors, we also create initiatives that assist students, scholars, and artists whose lives and work are threatened; expand teaching and learning across cultures; and provide opportunities to underserved populations. A not-for-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE has a network of 16 offices and affiliates worldwide and over 1,600 higher education partners.
罢丑别听 is IIE糖心传媒檚 global membership association supporting the strategic advancement of international education. Through the IIENetwork, IIE shares decades of experience and expertise, generates resources, and leverages knowledge and practices with members who are working to strategize and actualize international education efforts, including building international and academic partnerships, recruiting international students, and advocating for study abroad and student mobility.