January 17, 2001-The U.S. Department of State's
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced
a new study abroad scholarship program for
undergraduate students who are receiving financial
aid and are citizens or nationals of the United States.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Program will provide scholarships of up to $5,000 for
students of limited financial means to pursue study
programs outside of the United States for up to one
year. Interested organizations must have submitted
proposals by February 26, 2001.

November 29, 2000-Former Secretary of State
Madeleine K. Albright and former Secretary of
Education Richard W. Riley co-hosted a dinner for 250
international educators from around the nation.
The event was intended to celebrate the success of
International Education Week, November 13-17, 2000,
and to underscore the critical role of international
cultural and educational exchange programs in
preparing Americans for continued leadership in a
global environment and in attracting and educating
future leaders from abroad.

November 15, 2000-During International Education
Week, former Assistant Secretary of Education
William B. Bader visited Cardoza Senior High School.

November 13, 2000-As part of International
Education Week, a delegation with former U.S.
Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley and
former Assistant Secretary of State William B. Bader
visited Woodrow Wilson High School.

November 13, 2000-Former President Clinton signed
the Presidential Proclamation for International
Education Week, 2000.

April 19, 2000-Former President Clinton signed the
Memorandum on International Education Policy. The
U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department
of Education are working in partnership to implement
this policy and prepare American citizens for a global
environment while continuing to attract and educate
future leaders from abroad. This website provides
the latest news, activities, and information concerning
the policy and International Education Week.

November 13-17, 2000-Designated as
International Education Week. Former Secretary of
Education Richard W. Riley invited all Ambassadors
to the United States to participate in the
Classroom-to-Classroom Diplomacy Program by
visiting an American school during the week. Former
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and
Public Affairs Evelyn S. Lieberman sent a cable to all
U.S. Ambassadors abroad asking them to visit an
appropriate educational institution in their respective
countries. Materials and other information developed
for the week may be found in Information Kit.

Memorandum on
International Education
Policy

Report of the
International Education
Study Team - Survey of
U.S. Posts International
Education: Obstacles and
Opportunities

Others' Open Doors

Presidential Proclamation

International Education
Week Information Kit

Media Notes and Remarks

So Far...

Discussion Paper:
Strengthening the
U.S. Government's
Leadership in Promoting
International Education

Related Links
Department of State,
Educational and
Cultural Affairs

Department of Education
International Affairs

Coalition for International
Education - International
Education Week website

Digital Diplomacy for
Students - Department
of State page for kids

U.S. Network for
Education Information