Ambassador and Mrs. Robert F. Cekuta, along with Cabinet of Ministers representative Mahammad Guliyev, joined 33 students to kick off the “Knowledge is Power!” English language learning program at school No. 4 for internally displaced people (IDP) from Zangilan. This program will provide Zangilan’s young people with English language skills, opening doors to other new ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 23 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, Success Stories
Today, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Gill and UK Deputy Head of Mission McCormick joined over 300 exchange alumni of U.S. and U.K. government sponsored programs. The alumni shared stories of their experiences in the U.S. and U.K., and how the skills they learned abroad have helped them in their education and careers. The U.S.-Educated ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni, Education, News
Ambassador Cekuta kicked off the 25th year of FLEX. Fully funded by the Department of State, FLEX began in Azerbaijan in 1993 and has since sent almost 1,000 secondary students to the United States, where they lived with American host families and attended an American high school for a full academic year. (function(d, s, id) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alumni, Education, Events, News
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program brings international teachers to the United States for a six-week program that offers professional development seminars at a host university. The deadline for applications is 1 March, 2018. For more information and access to the online application, please visit our website:
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning, News
Data journalism is not a new concept any more. In established media outlets using data to tell compelling stories is a norm, and professional journalists use data on daily basis to strengthen their work with evidence. Recognizing the importance of data literacy, the Eurasia Partnership Foundation and Caucasus Research Resource Center launch a free Data ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 21 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Public Affairs
Alicia Allison, Director of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts at the Department of State, and Caroline Savage, U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer, opened the Salyan American Corner, located at the Salyan Central Library, and spoke about the importance of the American Corner as a resource for the local community. Representatives of Salyan’s Executive Committee and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
Culture, Education, English Language Learning, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Secondary school students from Azerbaijan are invited to apply for participation in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program for Azerbaijan and Georgia, the On-Demand Caucasus Youth Leadership Program 2017 which will take place August 28-Sept 23, 2017. The program will employ a highly interactive approach both in workshops and in a range of public and community settings. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Study in the U.S.
Every year, Department of State offers international education opportunities for many students around the world. This June Bureau of Exchange programs is showcasing how the programs help to promote diversity. You can always explore the international education opportunities available for your country here:
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 7 June, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News
U.S. Embassy celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Baku American Center, together with hundreds of American Center staff, volunteers, and patrons. During the event, Ambassador Cekuta talked about the successes of the American Center and our continued engagement with Azerbaijan. Over the past decade, more than a quarter of a million visitors have attended events ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 2 June, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Art & Culture, Education, Embassy, Science & Tech
You can enhance your educational experience in the U.S. by taking advantage of study abroad and exchange programs. Through these opportunities, students can travel, immerse themselves in different cultures, enroll in language courses, take part in research opportunities and strengthen their global contacts. Here are three steps you should take to plan for your study ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News
We are pleased to announce a special opportunity for emerging civil society leaders to participate in a 12- to 18-month professional fellowship, funded by The U.S. Department of State. All Fellows will be placed at a leading social change organization in the United States. People with 2 to 10 years of experience working on social ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 May, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Study in the U.S.
From April 28-30 AAA – The US-Educated Azerbaijani Alumni Association, ADA University and Azərbaycan Texnologiya Universiteti organized the education conference “
Finance and Entrepreneurial Activities at Higher Education Institutions: Challenges and Perspectives ” in Baku and Ganja, which included international experts from NA, Europe and Hong-Kong. Professor Noah Drezner of Columbia University was one of the keynote speakers, discussing financing in higher education. The conference was ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 7 May, 2017 | Topics:
Education, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Chargé d’Affaires William Gill delivered opening remarks at the AzETA 12th International Conference of Teachers and talked about the role of AzETA and the importance of English language learning for Azerbaijan’s development. He pointed out the role of teachers in preparing Azerbaijan’s future leaders and praised AzETA for providing continuing professional development for English teachers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 6 May, 2017 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education
The USAID-funded SYSLAB Youth Employment Center just started another round of job skills training sessions for young people in Masalli. Participants will learn how to write a CV, improve their networking skills, and be a stiff competitor in the local labor market.
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Education, U.S. Agencies
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) is soliciting applications from Azerbaijani citizens for a Master’s Degree program in Journalism and Media Management, offered by the Caucasus School of Journalism and Media Management. The U.S. Embassy in Baku will provide full tuition support and financial assistance for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 30 April, 2017 | Topics:
Education
We are pleased to announce the 2018-2019 Fulbright Foreign Student Program! Fully sponsored by the United States Department of State, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides opportunities for Azerbaijani youth to continue their education via master’s degree studies in the U.S. universities. All applications must be submitted online by June 5th, 2017. For more detailed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 19 April, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Study in the U.S.
Five students of Baku State University’s Law School and their coach traveled to the United States to take part in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition — a simulation of a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations. The event they are attending is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, Study in the U.S.
The Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program provides international teachers with a unique opportunity to develop greater expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States. The TEA Program is a six-week non-degree, non-credit customized academic program including seminars on new teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning
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Don’t know where to get started? Before applying for a program in the U.S., you need to do a lot of research and gather information about the state, city, school, program, and courses offered during your study. Tomorrow we are going to Lives Stream Education USA’s presentation on “How to Research U.S. Universities”. You can ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events
