English Access Microscholarship Program Bangladesh

The English Access Microscholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is part of the Office of English Language Programs suite of initiatives. The mission of the Access Program is to provide a foundation of English language skills to bright, 13- to 20-year-old students from economically disadvantaged sectors, and to help participants gain an appreciation for U.S. culture and democratic values through cultural enhancement activities. The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access Program) provides a foundation of English language to talented 13- to 20 - year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors through after school classes and intensive summer activities. Participants gain English skills that may lead to better jobs, educational prospects, and increased opportunity to participate in future exchanges. Since its inception in 2004, over 95,000 students in more than 85 countries have participated ...