About USKEB
U.S.-Kosovo Educational Exchange Board
At the request of the U.S. Embassy in Prishtina in 2020, American Councils launched the U.S.-Kosovo Educational Exchange Board (USKEB). This board, advisory in nature, will set priorities and oversee the general direction of the Fulbright programing in Kosovo. UKEB will be comprised of representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo, Government of the Republic of Kosovo, Kosovo United States Alumni (KUSA), academia and civil society, with knowledge of Kosovo and/or the American higher education system. In addition to the establishment and operation of USKEB, American Councils will promote, recruit, and coordinate selection for Fulbright Kosovo U.S. bound programing, consisting of Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Master’s Degree), Fulbright Faculty Development Program, Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program and The Humphrey Program as well as facilitate the Fulbright Kosovo U.S. bound programing, consisting of Fulbright Specialist Program, Fulbright U.S. Student Program and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
American Councils Kosovo
American Councils Kosovo, located in the heart of Pristina, opened in 2005. In the ensuing years, AC Kosovo has administered and supported international scholarships for hundreds of educators and other professionals, as well as graduate, college, and high school students.
One of AC Kosovo’s most well-known programs, the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF), provides graduate fellowships to promising Kosovars for top- level training at select US universities. Since its initiation, KAEF has awarded more than 100 master’s-level fellowships through its competitive, merit-based process.
Our office also works closely with the US Embassy in Prishtina and maintains relationships with vital stakeholders, including USAID and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and local community organizations and entities as well as the private sector.
American Councils
The world’s most successful institutions and determined nations work with American Councils for International Education through cultural exchange, language training, and professional development.
Since 1974, our educational portfolio has grown to include 90 countries important to national security, prosperity, and peace. Our programs are backed by thorough research to ensure their quality and integrity. Our participants represent a spectrum of learners, from high school through the postdoctoral and professional level.
To date, we have built a community of more than 94,000 alumni, including national leaders, ministers, members of parliament, ambassadors, and CEOs.
Mission
American Councils strengthens international ties and mutual understanding through excellence in academic, professional and cultural exchange, language acquisition, educational development, and research.
Vision
Empower individuals and institutions to address challenges in a diverse and interconnected world.
Contact:
Gjeni Shporta, Country Representative
Rexhep Luci Street 52, 2nd Fl.
10000 Pristina
Kosovo