U.S.-Kenya Freedom 250 Tech and Innovation Exchange
U.S. Mission to Kenya
Who can apply
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including American universities and think tanks; Public and private educational institutions; For-profit exchange-management organizations
About this opportunity
Project Background In honor of America's 250th anniversary and Freedom 250 celebrations of American excellence, the U.S. Embassy in Kenya announces a new academic exchange through the U.S. Department of State focused on science, technology, and engineering, which are fields of the future for both American global leadership and U.S.-Kenya bilateral ties. Through the Freedom 250 Tech and Innovation Exchange, we will catalyze and grow targeted linkages between U.S. and Kenyan universities in sectors that advance American strength and prosperity. Program Goals: Embed Rising Scientists and Engineers in American-led Tech and Business Ecosystems: Provide 76 Kenyan undergrads with a high-quality experience of American tech education through a junior-year semester of study at U.S. universities, the...