Annual Competition for the Fulbright and Humphrey Exchange Programs from December 1, 2020 to January 29, 2021

The United States Embassy in Burkina Faso announces the annual competition for the Fulbright & Humphrey exchange programs from December 1, 2020 to January 29, 2021. Public information sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 17:00 UTC, beginning December 02, 2020 to January 27, 2021 at “La Grande Salle de la Rotonde” behind ENAM.  *** PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY ! ALL …

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Study in the USA – is your school of choice accredited?

The EducationUSA Center at the United States Embassy in Burkina Faso is part of a worldwide network of facilities promoting U.S. higher education abroad and facilitating international student mobility to the USA. This network is committed to working with the full array of institutions, organizations, and individuals that advance opportunities for qualified international students to …

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Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2019 – Large Grants Program Funding Opportunity (DEADLINES: Round 1: December 21, 2018; Round 2: February

Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation 2019 – Large Grants Program Funding Opportunity (DEADLINES: Round 1: December 21, 2018; Round 2: February 15, 2019) Summary: The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou is accepting project abstracts and full applications for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2019 Large Grants Program.  The deadline for submitting project abstracts is …

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U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou sponsors a short film competition in partnership with FESPACO

Have you dreamed of seeing your film on the big screen?  Now is your chance! The U.S. Embassy in partnership with FESPACO is sponsoring a short film competition. The winning film will be featured / projected before every FESPACO 2019 film!  Films must be no longer than 30 seconds, in horizontal orientation, and at least 720p …

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Traditional Kassena Artists Enrich the Garden of New U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission

Hundreds of visitors are drawn each year to the village of Tiébélé, Burkina Faso to see traditional houses hand painted in elaborate geometric designs by the well-known Kassena women artists.  These women visited the residence of U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Shannon Cazeau, bringing their unique art to the official residence garden.  U.S. …

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YALI – Mandela Washington Fellowship Recruitment in Burkina Faso

The Embassy of the United States of America in Ouagadougou launches the Mandela Washington Fellowship recruitment in Burkina Faso The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative  – YALI.  This program will bring 700 African young leaders to the United States in 2019 for leadership training and mentoring and will create unique opportunities in …

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