Cairo – Today, scholarship recipients from the U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative hosted a workshop to promote career exploration among Egyptian youth as a way to enhance connections to the labor market.  The scholarship program is supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and provides assistance for talented Egyptian students to earn degrees from Egyptian private universities in fields important for economic growth.

“Workshops like the event you planned today will serve as a map that can guide youth toward their career goals,” said Dr. Arturo Acosta, Deputy Director for the Office of Education and Health at USAID/Egypt.  “Through your high academic achievements and commitment to service, you’ve proven that you can make a difference – not only in your own lives but also for the future of Egypt.”  

The student-led workshop took place at the British University in Egypt in New Cairo and was attended by nearly 300 students, as well as representatives from NGOs, partner universities, and Egyptian and U.S. government officials. By planning the workshop, students gained valuable experience in event preparation, time management, problem solving, and teamwork.

Through the U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative, the U.S. Government grants scholarships to nearly 2,000 talented Egyptians to attend Egyptian and American universities to study in fields demanded by the local economy – including science, engineering, and business administration – that will help them reach their aspirations and contribute to Egypt’s economic prosperity.   This is part of the $30 billion that the American people have invested in Egypt through USAID since 1978.