NAFSA: Association of International Educators
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The world's largest and most comprehensive nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, NAFSA promotes policies that ensure the continued growth and impact of global learning, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding.
The freeze of State Department study abroad and international exchange programs continues. “These programs are not charity...This is about smart diplomacy. It is an investment in our future, and in our national security and economic interest.” Urge Congress to intervene. nafsa.org/SaveECAFunding
Funding freeze leaves Fulbright and study-abroad scholars stranded
The Trump administration paused State Department money for international exchange and study-abroad programs. Participants wonder: Will it ever resume?
www.washingtonpost.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The freeze of State Department study abroad and international exchange programs continues. “These programs are not charity...This is about smart diplomacy. It is an investment in our future, and in our national security and economic interest.” Urge Congress to intervene. nafsa.org/SaveECAFunding
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“Congress appropriated this funding to make us safer, stronger, and more competitive. ... We’re urging Congress to advocate for and believe in their own appropriations.” — Melissa Torres, the Forum on Education Abroad
#SaveStudyAbroad #SaveGilman #SaveECAFunding
#SaveStudyAbroad #SaveGilman #SaveECAFunding
The State Department said it was freezing grant programs to conduct a 15-day reviews. The review period has expired, and funding has not been restored to international education and exchange programs, including Fulbright and Gilman. www.chronicle.com/newsletter/l...
Worried About the Future, International-Ed Groups Go on Offense
State Department funding for programs including the Fulbright and Gilman scholarships was paused for review. It’s still frozen.
www.chronicle.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“Congress appropriated this funding to make us safer, stronger, and more competitive. ... We’re urging Congress to advocate for and believe in their own appropriations.” — Melissa Torres, the Forum on Education Abroad
#SaveStudyAbroad #SaveGilman #SaveECAFunding
#SaveStudyAbroad #SaveGilman #SaveECAFunding
Join @nafsa-official.bsky.social, the Alliance for International Exchange and The Fund for Education Abroad in urging Congress to intervene! nafsa.org/SaveECAFunding #StandwithFulbright #SaveStudyAbroad #SaveGilman
March 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Join @nafsa-official.bsky.social, the Alliance for International Exchange and The Fund for Education Abroad in urging Congress to intervene! nafsa.org/SaveECAFunding #StandwithFulbright #SaveStudyAbroad #SaveGilman