Photo of group of students standing in front of the White House

Group of students standing in front of the White House

At-a-Glance
The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) provides a foundation of English language skills to bright, economically disadvantaged students, primarily between the ages of 13 to 20, in their home countries. Access programs give participants English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects. Participants also gain the ability to compete for and participate in future exchanges and study in the United States.Since its inception in 2004, approximately 150,000 students in more than 80 countries have participated in the Access Program.

Program length: Two years

For Eligibility and Application Overview

Contact your U.S. Embassy to find out if there are Access classes in your area.