American Councils for
International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is an international
not-for-profit organization working to advance education,
research, and mutual understanding between the
United States and the
nations of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeast Europe.
EXPERTS
IN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP MANAGEMENT
American Councils’
experience administering graduate fellowship programs
ranges from the prestigious Edmund S. Muskie Graduate
Fellowship Program to smaller, country-specific fellowships
such as the Umid Foundation Scholarships in Uzbekistan.
Through these programs, American Councils has recruited,
selected, and placed more than 3,000 participants in degree-granting
graduate programs in the United States. Over 95% of participants
successfully complete their programs of study, and return
to their home countries to advance democratic and economic
reforms.
DIVERSE
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Funds for American Councils-administered
graduate fellowship programs come from public and private
sources. On average, U.S. graduate schools pay 50% of
tuition and fees for participants of American Councils-administered
graduate fellowship programs. In addition, American Councils
has established a comprehensive fundraising program that
builds awareness and receives support from individuals,
foundations, corporations, and grassroots organizations
interested in economic development in Eurasia.
MAKING
A DIFFERENCE
American Councils makes a difference in Eastern Europe, Eurasia and Southeast Europe by promoting the following initiatives:
Providing consulting services to governments on new models and methods for education
Developing and advocating policy on language education
Administering educational testing in 150 locations
Implementing exchange and training programs for students, scholars, professionals, and civic leaders
Managing 20 Educational Advising Centers across Eurasia
Organizing conferences on research, professional development, and knowledge exchange
