GCIV

10/22/2026

Would you be interested in hosting international visitors overnight in your home? GCIV is looking for volunteer homestay hosts for professional international exchange participants.

Similar to dinner hospitality, hosting opportunities provide Georgians with unique opportunities to personally connect with fascinating individuals and often lead to lasting friendships and invitations abroad.

Length of stay varies by program, and some programs require international visitors to have their own bedroom and bathroom. If you're interested or would like more information, send us a message or comment below.

10/20/2026

American high school students, graduating seniors and young professionals interested in living in Germany apply for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange CBYX by Nov. 1. No previous language experience required!

https://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange

Calling all American high school students, graduating seniors, and young professionals: your next big chapter starts in Germany! ✈️🇺🇸🇩🇪

Applications are now open for the 2027-28 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) High School, Vocational, and Young Professionals programs.

Live with a German host family, attend a local high school or university, and gain hands-on work experience (through the Vocational and Young Professionals programs). Along the way, you’ll represent the United States as a citizen ambassador and bring home language, leadership, and career skills that give you a competitive edge.

🗓️ Application deadlines:

Young Professionals: November 1 https://culturalvistas.org/our-programs/internships-fellowships/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange-for-young-professionals-cbyx?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=bundestag

High School: November 3 https://usagermanyscholarship.org/apply/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=applyoctober

Vocational: December 1 https://www.nacelopendoor.org/cbyx?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_campaign=cbyxnov

Click the link below to learn more, check eligibility, and start your application today. ⬇️

https://exchanges.state.gov/us/program/congress-bundestag-youth-exchange

10/14/2026

Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at 6:30 PM for the Global Decisions: Georgia and the Global Economy at Dunwoody United Methodist Church with Trevor Williams of Global Atlanta.

Click here to register: https://secure.givelively.org/event/georgia-council-for-international-visitors-inc/2026-global-decisions-lecture-series

10/13/2026

Looking for 1-2 volunteer dinner hosts for Spanish-speaking Dominican sports educators focused on water safety - https://mailchi.mp/gciv/oct26dinnerhospitality

10/12/2026

Looking forward to the GCIV Members-Only Reception with Dominican Sports Educators Focused on Water Safety tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 PM at YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Leadership and Learning Center located at 569 MLK Jr. Dr. NW.

10/08/2026

Next week, GCIV welcomes 2 international Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State from the Dominican Republic and Yemen.

AND GCIV is hosting two in-person events: GCIV Members-Only Reception with Dominican Sports Educators Focused on Water Safety and Global Decisions: Georgia and the Global Economy.
Looking forward to seeing y'all next week!

Remember to check https://www.gciv.org/calendar to see who's coming to town and for upcoming events.

Discover upcoming international programs and events at Georgia Council for International Visitors. Stay informed and engage with global initiatives in Georgia.

10/06/2026

Join GCIV on Oct. 13 for a Members-Only Reception to connect with 10 Dominican sports educators focused on water safety - https://mailchi.mp/gciv/membersonlyreception

10/01/2026

GCIV October 2026 News: Upcoming GCIV Events | GCIV Update | Program Spotlight: Free Speech as a Cornerstone of Democracy | Member Spotlight | Dinner Hospitality Opportunities | Join GCIV Global Decisions In-Person on October 15 | GCIV Members-Only Reception | Seeking Homestay Hosts | Local Ticket Discounts | Apply Now | Community Events | Connect with GCIV - https://mailchi.mp/gciv/october2026news

09/28/2026

English Language Programs place highly qualified U.S.-citizen educators in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) on projects funded by the U.S. Department of State to assist U.S. Embassies in delivering English language programs and supporting public diplomacy and mutual understanding through cultural exchange.

The Fellow application for the 2027-2028 cycle opens on October 1, 2026 (and for the first time, former English Language Fellows can reapply).

Experienced English language educators with a graduate-level degree who are willing to complete up to 10-month, in-person assignments worldwide through teaching, training, ESP areas such as security and STEM, and cultural exchange are invited to apply.

For more details: https://elprograms.org/fellow-program

Save the Date! 📅 The Fellow application for the 2027-2028 cycle will open on October 1, 2026! We encourage all Fellow alumni, Specialists, and Virtual Educators to apply.

Yes, you heard us—former Fellows can apply, too! For this cycle, Fellow alumni have the opportunity to apply to serve as a Fellow again. ✨

Check out the updated requirements on our website, and spread the word! http://www.elprograms.org

09/24/2026

The application deadline is Oct. 1 for the U.S. Department of State Gilman International Scholarship Program,, which provides up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarships to outstanding American undergraduate students with high financial need to pursue credit-bearing academic studies and career-oriented internships abroad.