English Access Microscholarship Program 2023-24

Description

1) Objective

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan launched the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) in 2007. Since its inception more than 1600 students in more than 15 regions across Kazakhstan have participated in the Access Program. With the growing interest of rural areas and secondary school youth in Kazakhstan to develop their skills in English, the U.S. Consulate General Almaty would like to continue supporting the local community through structured language training.

This funding opportunity seeks to engage local educational organizations to design and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) in regions across southern Kazakhstan (for the detailed location please refer to the “project audiences” section). Through after-school classes and intensive sessions, the program will create opportunities for talented 13-15 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors to learn English during a two-year project. The program also gives participants the opportunity to gain an appreciation for U.S. culture and values. It is intended to increase their ability to participate successfully in the socio-economic development of their country and improve their chances of participating in educational and exchange programs in the United States.

2) Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations; Civil society/non-governmental organizations; Think tanks; Public International Organizations; Governmental institutions; Public educational institutions and/or teaching English, preferably with similar projects. For this announcement, only Kazakhstan-based organizations are eligible to apply.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Kazakhstan.

4) Budget

Award amount ranges up to $100,000.

5) Application

The application deadline is 1 August 2023.