Community College Initiative – CCI

• What are community colleges?
• AY2009-2010 Community College Initiative Program
• Offered Grants
• Program Dates
• Eligible Fields
• Eligibility Requirements
• Funding
• Submission of Application
• CCI Cairo Information Sessions
• CCI Time Frame for the Selection Process
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Contact Information

Interview Schedules for AY2009-2010

Application Form (8 pages) – Download (PDF File) – please make sure that you have printed the full application form and answer all questions contained in it

Schedule of Information Sessions in Egyptian Governorates

Calendar for CCI Information Sessions and Official Vacations

WHAT ARE COMMUNITY COLLEGES?
In the United States, a community college is a two year post-secondary institution that offers certificate programs, Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Sciences degrees, plus many other programs. It can be simply described as an educational institution providing post-secondary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees. The name derives from the fact that community colleges primarily accept and attract students from the local community.

AY2009-2010 COMMUNITY COLLEGE INITIATIVE PROGRAM
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt is pleased to announce the Community College Initiative (CCI). This international exchange program will offer educational opportunities, professional development, and exposure to American society to approximately 400 students from Egypt at U.S. Community Colleges. Grant duration may range from one to two years and will result in either a “Certificate” or an “Associate Degree”, respectively. Students are required to return to Egypt at the end of their program and may NOT transfer to a four-year U.S. academic institution.

Offered Grants

I. Certificate:

A Certificate from a community or technical college fulfills the need for a practical education that will prepare a student for the workplace in one year.

An Associate degree is a 2-year undergraduate degree awarded by community or technical colleges indicating that the student has completed a program of study with a broad base in general education and a concentration in a specific area.

Program Dates
The program will commence in Fall 2009. If a candidate is selected and requires English language training, s/he should be ready to receive in-country English language training for up to 8 months prior to travel.

Eligible Fields

Agriculture:

including but not limited to GPS GIS technology, agricultural production management, agriculture business, aquaculture, irrigation technology, horticulture and landscape technology, pest control operations, drip irrigation, and livestock.

Applied Engineering/Industrial Science:

including but not limited to personal computer technicians, communication technology, air conditioning, refrigeration and heating technology, automotive collision repair and refinishing, electronic technology, manufacturing technology, and water treatment.

Business Administration:

including but not limited to bookkeeping, small business entrepreneurship, marketing and selling, project management, and administration assistance.

Tourism and Hospitality Management:

including but not limited to hotel and tourism management, restaurant management, food service assistance, and travel industry management.

Health Professions:

including but not limited to medical assistants, medical lab technicians, nutrition, dental assisting, opticianry – vision care, and EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians)

Media:

including but not limited to communication media/public relations, journalism, reprographics and broadcasting.

Information Technology:

including but not limited to database management, programming, computer networking, graphic design, web design and development.

Eligibility Requirements

• Egyptian Citizenship
• Age between 20 and 30 in August 2009.
• Has completed a secondary degree or its equivalent with a minimum grade of 70%
• Highest Educational Degree:
  • Technical Schools/Institutes’ Graduates:
    • 3-year Technical Secondary school
    • 5-year Technical Secondary school
    • 2-Year Higher Institute
    • General Secondary school
    
    N.B.: No experience is required from technical schools/institutes graduates
  • Bachelor’s degrees: Holders should have at least two years work experience in a field totally different from the field of education. University graduates from the same field of application are INELIGIBLE. Current university students are INELIGBLE.
• Male applicants must have already performed military service or have exemption/postponement at the time of application.
• Women are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates from ALL Egyptian Governorates are encouraged to apply
• Eligible technical school teachers are encouraged to apply

Funding
The Community College Initiative Program will provide funding for selected candidates to cover the following items:

• International Travel.
• Stipend
• Tuition
• Health benefits coverage
• Cultural enhancement activities.

N.B.: Dependents are not allowed on this grant.

Submission of Application
To apply to the program, please submit the following documents:

1. Completed application form (in English OR Arabic). 1 original + 4 copies

2. Transcript of Secondary School or its equivalent (5 Copies).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Nominated Candidates will be asked to provide a translated copy of their application as well as a translation of their transcripts. Applicants are not required to submit their application forms in person, but in this case, ensuring the completion of application form contents such as questions' answers, attachments and information are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

CCI Information Sessions:
The Fulbright Commission welcomes visitors who need to learn more about the Program to attend the information sessions it will hold at its premises as of March 9 to June 30, 2008 Sundays through Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. except for Commission holidays. In addition, on June 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2008, sessions will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Commission will hold several information sessions in different Egyptian governorates. Candidates residing outside Cairo should check the CCI Announcement Calendar to find out when the Commission will be holding an information session at their governorate.

CCI Time Frame for the Selection Process:

The Commission will conduct preliminary screening and nominate qualified candidates. Final selections of candidates will be conducted in the U.S.
• Program Announcement: March 7, 2008
• Application Distribution: March 9 – July 1, 2008
• Deadline for submitting applications: July 2, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
• Preliminary review of applications: July 6 – 31, 2008
• Specialized Review of Applications: August/September 2008
• Personal Interviews for short-listed candidates: October / November 2008
• Announcement of Nominated Candidates: December 2008

Contact Information

Application Forms are available at the Fulbright Commission premises and on our website.
Address: 21 Amer Street, Messaha, Dokki, 12311 (Visitors are welcome Sundays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. )
Tel. #: 02 -3762-6308 / 3762-6306 / 3748-6063 / 0100070368, Extension 130/132.
Fax #: 02- 3762-7346
E-mail :cci@bfce.eun.eg
For more information on the Binational Fulbright Commission, click on the following link: www.fulbright-egypt.org