U.S. Mission to Greece Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarships

This year, the U.S. Mission to Greece will offer 20 scholarships for Greek university students, who will be selected to participate in the 2024 Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship program.

 

Applications will open on October 1 and will close on November 15, 2023. Please see details on the flyer attached.

 

Recipients of this scholarship will travel to the United States for up to four months during their university summer break. Recipients will be matched with host employers in seasonal communities throughout the United States, and will work in seasonal, entry-level jobs with a high-level of interaction with American colleagues and guests. Recipients will meet, work, live with and learn from both people of the United States and other international students while sharing daily experiences. The scholarships will offer a unique opportunity for university students interested in building diverse skills, as well as exploring the United States and building networks with fellow students from the U.S. and around the world. The program is implemented by Greenheart International and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Mission to Greece.

 

Applications open on October 1^st and close on November 15^th, 2023. Space is limited.

 

Additional information and details on the application process, program, eligibility, job placements, and selection process can be found at: www.ambassadorscholarshipfund.org

 

Greek university students who are interested in traveling and working in the United States over the summer months with a scholarship can apply on October 1 — November 15, 2023, at: www.ambassadorscholarshipfund.org

Scholarship covers:
All program fees, round-trip flights to United States, visa interview, flight to Athens for visa interview (if
applicable), travel to host employer, SEVIS fee, and health insurance on program. We ask individuals to have
access to emergency money just in case.

Jobs:
These jobs will be entry-level (cashier, waitress, bussing, hotel clerk, lifeguarding, hotel cleaning, etc.) and will
give participants the opportunity to practice English, earn a fair wage, and experience summer activities.

Number of participants:
Up to 20 participants will be chosen for the 2024 Summer season.

Website Details: www.ambassadorscholarshipfund.org

1) Experience the United States: You will be able to live like “a local” for up-to 4 months while on the
program. You will learn local culture, improve your English, and may have an opportunity to travel to
see more of the U.S.

2) Build your CV: While working during your program, you will learn skills like American customer
service, intercultural competencies, adaptability, and quick, critical thinking.

3) Meet new people: You will meet Americans from all levels of society and participants from all around
the world, just like you!

4) Program fees included: Program fees, visa interview fees, SEVIS fees, health insurance and round-trip
flights to and from the United States are included!

Note: The Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship is
sponsored by the U.S. Department of State under BridgeUSA. This U.S. Mission to
Greece Ambassadors Fund for Summer Work Travel (SWT) Scholarship is a
unique public diplomacy program and distinct from the general BridgeUSA
Summer Work Travel Program (SWT). For information on SWT, currently offered
in more than 150 countries, please visit j1visa.state.gov.