The U.S Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce the 2025 Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement. The five-week program will take place with a U.S. university in summer of 2025.

The purpose of the program is to provide groups of student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. 

Please send the following documents by email to TbilisiExchanges@state.gov with the subject line “2025 SUSI for Students”:

1. Completed application, saved in Microsoft Word format, applications saved in PDF format will not be accepted;
2. The latest university transcript available for 2nd and 3rd-year students; 1st-year students should provide a document confirming the ongoing assessment. (in PDF format);
3. One recommendation letter from a university professor signed (in PDF format).
4. Candidates nominated for this program should be between 18 and 25 years of age.

Program Funding:

All participant costs will be covered, including program administration; international and domestic travel and ground transportation; visa travel; book, cultural, mailing and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence.

Application submission deadline: November 29, 2024 (18:00 Georgia standard time).

For further information, please follow the link.

Good Luck!