American Spaces Philippines

🗣️🗳️📢 Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to learn how to effectively engage in civic activities and political processes? Join us for an insightful and dynamic webinar where we will explore the vital role young people play in shaping the future of our societies.

📆 See you on July 26, 5:30PM (Manila) on Facebook Live.

🌟 Join the First-Ever YSEALI Economic Forum 2024!

Save the date! Saturday, August 3, together with other like-minded youth to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and fuel Southeast Asia's economic growth! Network with visionary leaders and trailblazing industry experts as we explore cutting-edge solutions for sustainable development. Empower yourself and be a part of the transformative wave shaping our future!

🌍 Key Themes

🔻 ESG/Impact Investment: Create positive change for the environment and society.
🔻 Green/Agriculture: Discover sustainable solutions for agriculture in Southeast Asia.
🔻 Technology/Artificial Intelligence: Unlock AI’s potential to revolutionize the economy.
🔻 Health/Education: Enhance access to quality healthcare and education.
🔻 Human Capital (DEI): Foster diversity, inclusion, and equality in the organization and beyond!
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👉 Register NOW: https://ysealieconforum.com/
📅 Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:30 – 17:00 hrs. (ICT)
📍 Location: Zoom


📸: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative

📊💼 📬 We are excited to launch the second cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Quezon city with SPARK Philippines.

AWE uses a hybrid model that gives enterprising women the knowledge, networks, and access they need to launch and scale successful businesses. Through AWE, participants learn core business skills, then get together as a class to discuss the material with experienced implementers, local mentors, and U.S. ExchangeAlumni.

Stay tuned to get more details about the application process. AWE is a free program implemented by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' American Spaces.

📚🎓 Attention Iloilo! 🌟

Join us for an exciting opportunity with EducationUSA from July 22-24! Whether you're looking to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies in the U.S., we've got you covered!

📅 Dates and Registration Links:

• Undergraduate Session: July 23, 2-4:30 PM | educationusa.ph/Iloilo2024UGRAD
• Graduate Session: July 22, 6-7:30 PM | educationusa.ph/Iloilo2024GRAD
• Guidance Counselor Workshop: July 23, 10 AM-12 PM | educationusa.ph/Iloilo2024GC

📍 Location: Central Philippine University (American Corner)

Get ready to explore endless possibilities, gain valuable insights, and take the next step towards your academic dreams!

Tag your friends, spread the word, and see you there! 🎉

📸: EducationUSA Philippines

The latest issue of English Teaching Forum (Volume 62, Number 2) is now available for reading and downloading on the American English website:

🔗 bit.ly/ETF2

Among the topics in this long-awaited issue:

➡️ Suggestions and resources for planning and conducting a successful English Camp
➡️ Using pop songs productively with young adults—for language practice and much more
➡️ Turning Forum’s “Lighter Side” puzzles into versatile teaching tools
➡️ Giving students question-and-answer practice with light-hearted interviews that have serious benefits
➡️ Creating customized “vocabulary wheels” for fun, interactive language practice
➡️ A “Lighter Side” puzzle about AI—with a twist

Authors in this issue are from (or are currently working in) the United States, Belarus, Argentina, Canada, and Cameroon.



📸: American English for Educators

: Are you looking for full funding for an undergraduate degree? Check out the Global Scholar Award at Marquette University!

The Global Scholar Award recognizes the importance of diverse world views and international perspectives within the Marquette University community. This competitive award offers full tuition based on a student’s high academic achievement, demonstrated interest in global perspectives, and the student’s potential for providing significant global contributions. The scholarship is renewable each year of the recipient’s four-year (eight-semester) undergraduate program. Applications are typically due each February/March.

Learn more ➡ bit.ly/Marquette24

📸: EducationUSA Philippines

The Philippine-American Educational Foundation will be opening programs for visiting scholars very soon.

To learn more, follow our social media channels for announcements and information or visit our website at http://fulbright.org.ph/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.page&utm_campaign=simplified&utm_content=simplifiedca413 to read up on the program best suited for you.

📷: Fulbright Philippines

📚✏️ What an incredible day at our writing workshop for teachers with Fulbright Philippines! ✏️📚

The workshop facilitated by Brown University lecturer Grace Talusan was a resounding success, filled with:

- dynamic sessions on innovative writing techniques
- hands-on activities that sparked creativity
- thought-provoking discussions on best practices
- collaborative brainstorming with passionate teachers

A huge thank you to all the participants for their enthusiasm and to our amazing facilitator for sharing her expertise.

Enroll now in our Creating and Implementing Online Courses MOOC! You will learn best practices and tools for creating and implementing online courses for your students.💻This course is self-paced, and enrollment closes on September 23.

👉 Visit the OPEN website to learn more and register: https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC

📸: American English at State

📣 Happening tomorrow, July 10, 8PM (Manila).

What is one thing you find challenging about listening instruction in the ELT classroom? Teachers, please respond to each other in the comments with suggestions. 🗣️ ↔️

You can also receive some helpful tips about during our upcoming webinar! 🙂



📸: American English for Educators

EducationUSA is going to Iloilo! Take the next step, dream, and learn more about pursuing a graduate degree in the U.S.! ✈️

Join at our FREE Study in the U.S. Information Session for Graduate Students on July 22, 2024, Monday, from 06:00 - 07:30 PM at the American Corner Iloilo at Central Philippine University (CPU)! 📚

Sign up through our link: educationusa.ph/Iloilo2024GRAD



📸: EducationUSA Philippines

🌟 Exciting news for entrepreneurs! 🚀 Applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) will open soon!

📊 Are you ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level? AWE is a hybrid course from the Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management. Through , participants learn core business skills, then get together as a class to discuss the material with experienced implementers, local mentors, and ExchangeAlumni from Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State. Learn more at eca.state.gov/awe.

Stay tuned for more details on how to apply!

AWE is implemented with American Corner Bacolod, American Corner Baguio,
American Corner Manila - De La Salle University Libraries, Academy for Women Entrepreneurs - Puerto Princesa City, Philippines , Academy for Women Entrepreneurs - Bacolod City, Philippines, and SPARK Philippines.

🎉 Happy Independence Day to all our friends and learners! 🎆 How do you celebrate freedom and independence in your own culture? Share your traditions with us!


📷: American English at State

📚 Exciting announcement! 🎉 We are thrilled to share some great news with all our bookworms and knowledge seekers: eLibraryUSA individual accounts are now available for FREE! 🌟

Whether you're diving into the latest bestsellers, searching for a movie, exploring audiobooks, or brushing up on your English language skills, having your own account means personalized access and enhanced convenience. 📖✨

Ready to embark on your literary journey with us? Visit an American Space near you to sign up: ph.usembassy.gov/education/american-spaces/.

Our Q3 2024 courses are here! 🤩📚 OPEN Massive Open Online Courses are tailored to boost your educational and professional growth. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn! Let us know in the comments which course you are eager to enroll in.

👉Visit the OPEN website to learn more and register: https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC

📸: Regional English Language Office - Manila

GOOD NEWS! Application deadline for the 2025-2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program has been EXTENDED until JULY 5, FRIDAY.

To interested applicants, find all our eligbility requirements by scanning the QR code below or by visiting tinyurl.com/2024humphrey.

To those currently working on their application, finish your application by visiting IIE's application portal directly at https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey.

For any more inquiries about the award or application process, e-mail us at [email protected] and include the title of your grant of choice in your subject.

📸: Fulbright Philippines

❗CALL FOR PROPOSALS❗

The U.S. Embassy is looking for groups and organizations to develop and implement a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Regional Workshop on Advanced Media Literacy for Digital Creators.

The workshop sessions include:
💡Strategic and data-based content ideation
📱Responsible content creation
👥Effective audience engagement
🚫Identifying and countering mis/disinformation
💻Impact of AI on social media.

Learn more about this opportunity here: tinyurl.com/nofomedia

📸: U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

📢 Join a growing network of young leaders working with communities to address society's pressing issues, including women’s rights, environmental sustainability, youth empowerment, government transparency, and peace-building. Apply to be part of the Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program 2025 cohort!

The year-long CEE Program is open for civil society leaders, ages 21 to 28. The program connects participants from across 100 countries and engages them to harness the power of networks and information for the public good. To learn more about how to apply for the 2025 cohort, visit bit.ly/CEElearnmore.

📸: U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

The YSEALI Academy is proud to launch the application for its 2024 Entrepreneurship Seminar on “Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling Through Female Entrepreneurship”! Through highly immersive, competency-promoting workshops, this seminar will equip you with leadership skills that promote female entrepreneurship in the innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystems. We invite all current and emerging leaders across ASEAN and Timor Leste to read more about this unique opportunity and apply!

🔗 For more info go to yseali.fulbright.edu.vn
❗ Apply before July 14, 2024

📸: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative

EducationUSA Philippines is thrilled to announce the launching of the College Prep Program Website! 🌐🎓

Access relevant information, announcements, and updates on the program. Read the stories of our CPP graduates and what the program has to offer.

Click the link to view more: https://educationusaph.org/CollegePrepProgramInfo

📸: EducationUSA Philippines

🌈 Join us this June 21, 5:30PM (Manila time) for a Pride Month webinar recognizing love, diversity, and equality!

🏳️‍🌈 This webinar will explore policies and initiatives that promote equal rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ community and how we can create inclusive spaces where individuals can express themselves without fear of judgment.

Don't miss out on inspiring discussions, personal stories, and a celebration of love in all its forms. 💖

The U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN) is opening up grant funding opportunities! Do you want to know more on how to apply? Click the links here:

❇️ 2025 YSEALI Seeds for the Future: bit.ly/2025-ysealiseeds-nofo
❇️ 2025 Women’s Leadership Academy: bit.ly/2025-ysealiwla-nofo

Good luck! 🫰

📸: Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative

📣Calling all Philippine Higher Education Institutions!

In partnership with the USA Study Abroad, Fulbright Philippines is organizing an in-person workshop on advancing internationalization and continuing engagements between the United States and the Philippine Higher Education Institutions. This workshop is ideal for the Philippine Higher Education Institutions officers or staff performing responsibilities on external affairs, international/global linkages, and partnerships.

To learn more about the guidelines, eligibility, and application please visit https://bit.ly/3UUYFgs and apply by 🗓️July 05, 2024.

For questions or concerns, please contact Fulbright Philippines at [email protected] using this email subject: ATTN: US-PH Global Partnership Workshop 2024.



📸: Fulbright Philippines

📢Do you want to learn more about creating an effective and communicative language classroom for your students? We have the perfect course for you. Enrollment for TESOL Methodology MOOC is now open!

🤩In this course, you will discuss and practice a wide variety of strategies and techniques for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The course begins on July 15 and ends on August 19.

Visit the OPEN website to learn more and register: https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC



📸: American English at State