15 November 2022 Manama Bahrain: In cooperation with the U.S. Embassy, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Bahrain hosted the 6th annual U.S. alumni networking reception to honor the alumni of American universities and educational exchange programs. U.S. Ambassador Steven Bondy along with the Chief of Strategic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. …
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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program for 2021. The Fulbright FLTA is a nine-month, non-degree seeking program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The FLTA program provides participants with an opportunity to increase their English language proficiency, extend their knowledge of U.S. society and culture, …
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On Monday, February 24, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Margaret Nardi opened the International Student Network (ISN) College Fair 2020 at the Wyndham Grand Hotel. Admissions representatives of more than ten American universities met with students, parents, and school counselors, providing information on academic programs, financial aid opportunities, the admissions process, and American campus life. The …
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On November 17, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in partnership with the U.S. Embassy organized the Fifth Annual Alumni Networking Reception at the Darseen Café in the Bahrain National Museum to mark the Annual Education USA week. U.S. Alumni wore their schools jersey and hats to proudly represent their schools. The event celebrated Bahraini …
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On October 10, 2019, Linden Tours visited Bahrain to meet with potential students interested in pursuing higher education in the United States. During the fair, students and parents met with representatives from American colleges and universities and learned about the university admissions process, scholarship, campus life, etc.
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U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Margaret Nardi opened the U.S. Educational Group (USEG) Fall 2019 University Fair at the Bahrain Sheraton Hotel. Admissions representatives from more than twenty-five American universities met with students, parents, and school counselors. They provided information on academic programs, financial aid opportunities, the admissions process, and American campus life. The …
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On September 18, Chargé d’Affaires Margaret Nardi met with recently returned students from the Embassy’s Global Undergraduate Exchange program. Ali Al Banna and Razan Al Humaid were enrolled at a U.S. university in the United States and had an opportunity for substantive interaction with U.S. faculty and student peers, and exposure to U.S. academic and classroom …
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On September 22, 2019, the International Student Network (ISN) organized a university fair in Bahrain to meet with students interested in studying in the United States. The fair featured representatives from over 12 American colleges and universities who met with students interested in studying in the U.S. Over 300 people attended the university fair and …
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On Thursday, September 12, PAO Karin Ehlert welcomed back high school students who participated in summer exchange programs, the Women-to-Women International Leadership (W2W) and Women in Engineering (WIE) in the United States. The students spoke about the cultural and academic aspects of their respective programs. They pointed out that the program was an opportunity for …
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On Wednesday, May 15th, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell and Mrs. Siberell hosted an Iftar for Bahraini youth to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and the strong friendship between the United States and Bahrain. During the Iftar, Ambassador Siberell recognized a number of the U.S. Embassy exchange program participants and participants in the Crown Prince Scholarship …
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Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program The U.S. Embassy is accepting applications for the 2020 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program. The FLTA Program is a nine-month, non-degree academic exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The FLTA program provides teachers and those interested in a teaching career an opportunity to …
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By Justin Siberell, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain I want to congratulate all students in Bahrain who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields …
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In cooperation with the Bahrain IVLP Alumni Network, the U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell celebrated the 78th anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on March 13. In his remarks at the event, Ambassador Siberell said: “This evening is an opportunity for us to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the establishment of the International Visitor …
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A member of the U.S. Embassy volunteered as a judge at the annual VEX Robotics Tournament in Bahrain. Teams from schools all over the island vied for a chance to compete in the VEX World Championship which will take place in Louisville, Kentucky. These incredible students not only came up with the robotic concept, but also …
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On February 24, 2019, Deputy Chief of Mission Aimee Cutrona opened the International Student Network university fair. The fair featured over 12 U.S. university representatives that provided students with information about their institutions, academic programs, application process, financial aid, and American campus life. Public Affairs Officer Karin Ehlert and Education Advisor Samar Hasan were also present at the fair …
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On February 3, the Rotary Club of Manama hosted Ambassador Justin Siberell to talk about the Bahrain-American Relationship: A Rich History and Promising Future. Ambassador Siberell highlighted the work done by the U.S. Embassy in bringing Bahrainis together with other students from all over the world to help them develop skills that they can bring …
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The Royal University for Women (RUW) received U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell at the RUW campus to discuss cooperation between the University and the U.S Embassy in the education field. During the visit, President Dr. David Stewart gave a comprehensive overview of RUW programs and the RUW partnership with West Virginia University.
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The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) received U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell at the BIBF premises to discuss existing relationships, and aspects of cooperation between the Institute and the U.S Embassy in the training and education field. During the visit, the Management presented a comprehensive overview about the various training programs and development initiatives …
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On Monday, October 1, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell opened the U.S. Educational Group (USEG) University Fair at the Bahrain Sheraton Hotel. Admissions representatives from 25 American universities met with students, parents, and school counselors, providing information on academic programs, financial aid opportunities, the admissions process, and American campus life. The fair was attended by over 400 people interested in …
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On September 25, 2018, the International Student Network (ISN) visited Bahrain to meet with students interested in studying in the United States. The fair featured representatives from over 10 American colleges and universities who met with students interested in studying in the U.S. Over 400 people attended the fair and learned about the university admissions …
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On May 21, U.S. Ambassador Justin Siberell hosted an Iftar for Bahraini youth to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and the strong friendship between the United States and Bahrain. During the event, which took place at the Downtown Rotana Hotel in Manama. Ambassador Siberell congratulated a number of outgoing U.S. Embassy-sponsored exchange program participants, as well as the Crown Prince International Scholarship Program participants who will be …
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On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Consular Chief Jeff Austin and Education Specialist Samar Hasan held an information session for students interested in learning about higher education in the United States at the Riffa Views School. During the session, students learned about university admissions, financial aid, student visas, and U.S. government exchange programs.
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On December 19, Deputy Public Affairs Officer Joslyn Mack-Wilson and Cultural Assistant Janan Shaikh Abdulla met with recently returned students from the Embassy’s Student Leaders program. Student Leader Alumni Adil Bakhsh and Abdulaziz Alsaibiey welcomed the new 2017 class of Student Leaders: Hayat Hasan, Maram Seroor, Mohamed Al Qassab, Noof Al Murbati, Noor Yusuf, Zahra …
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On November 16, the U.S. Embassy in Bahrain, in cooperation with Venus Interiors International, delivered the grand finale event in a series of entrepreneurship salons. The event, entitled “Engineering to Entrepreneurship,” was organized by Venus Interiors International CEO Hoda Sangoor, who is also an alumna of the U.S. Government-sponsored IVLP exchange program. The final event concluded …
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In recognition of International Education Week, November 13-19, the U.S. Embassy organized a series of sessions for students interested in using social media in enhancing their English language skills and in learning about studying in the United States. Information session topics included explaining the student visa application process and exploring resources that the education specialist …
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On October 30, 2017, Chargé d’affaires Aimee Cutrona opened the US Educational Group university fair in Bahrain for students interested in studying in the United States. The fair featured representatives from 28 American colleges and over 350 prospective students and parents attended the fair and learned about the university admissions process, scholarship opportunities, and campus …
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On October 30, 2017, Deputy Public Affairs Officer Joslyn Mack-Wilson, Educational Advisor Samar Hasan, and Vice Consul Sarah Grebowski participated in the Gulf EDU Tours university fair in Bahrain for students interested in studying in the United States. The fair featured representatives from nine American colleges and universities including Ohio State University, Michigan State University, …
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