The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has announced an academic exchange program for university undergraduate students.
Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders on Religious Diversity and Democracy: This program is geared towards undergraduate students aged 18 to 25 who are interested in exploring interfaith dialogue and religious pluralism in the United States. The program will take place from June to early August 2023.
The deadline to submit applications is December 31, 2022. Program information and application instructions/link are available here:
https://lb.usembassy.gov/2023-susi-for-global-student-leaders-on-religious-diversity-and-democracy/
As with all U.S. Embassy-sponsored programs, the U.S. Government pays for all major expenses, including roundtrip airfare, shared accommodation during the program, meals and health insurance. Competition is merit-based and Lebanese and long-term Palestinian residents in Lebanon from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, and/or physical impairment.