Breaking News for Educators Worldwide: a fully funded U.S. government–backed opportunity is now open—and it’s not just another training course. The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Secondary Educators – Summer 2026 is officially accepting applications, offering selected teachers and school leaders a rare chance to study in the United States with every major expense covered—from flights and visas to accommodation, meals, and academic costs.
If you’ve ever dreamed of gaining first-hand exposure to American history, institutions, and society—while building global academic networks—this is your moment. Designed for experienced secondary educators, this prestigious program brings together top teachers and administrators from around the world for an intensive, postgraduate-level academic experience at leading U.S. institutions, with a one-week academic field tour across the country.
What Winning the SUSI Scholarship Means for You?
Winning the SUSIs for Secondary Educators 2026 scholarship is like unlocking a complete study-abroad package in the United States—without worrying about cost. This fully funded opportunity covers international travel, visa processing, accommodation, meals, local transportation, academic materials, cultural activities, and health coverage, allowing you to focus entirely on professional growth and global exposure.
Selected participants also receive travel allowances and institutional support throughout the five-week program, making SUSI one of the most comprehensive, stress-free international academic experiences available for educators in 2026.
Who Can Apply?
If you’re passionate about education and global learning, this opportunity was built for you. To be considered for SUSI 2026, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Be a secondary school teacher or administrator working with students aged 14–18
- Have strong professional experience in teaching, curriculum development, or educational leadership
- Demonstrate fluency in English for full participation in academic sessions
- Show clear plans to develop or improve courses related to American studies
- Have limited or no prior experience in the United States
- Be willing to commit fully to a five-week intensive academic program
- Not be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
How to Apply?
Applying for the SUSI for Secondary Educators 2026 program is refreshingly straightforward. Start by requesting the official application form via email from the U.S. Embassy contact provided for your country. Once you receive the form, carefully complete it with your academic background, professional experience, and motivation to enhance American studies in your institution.
Submit your application here (https://ro.usembassy.gov/call-for-applications-summer-2026-study-of-the-u-s-institutes-susis-for-secondary-educators/) before the deadline and stay ready—shortlisted candidates may be interviewed in English by a U.S. diplomat as part of the final selection process. From there, successful applicants will receive full instructions for travel, visas, and program onboarding—while the organizers take care of the rest.
Last Date to Apply?
The application deadline for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Secondary Educators – Summer 2026 is January 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Educators interested in this fully funded U.S. academic experience are strongly encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid missing one of the most competitive and prestigious professional development opportunities available for teachers and school leaders in 2026.