Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A
lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to
the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,
secure websites.
Special Professional and Cultural Programs include the Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program.
19.012
As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange programs, including the exchange of scholars, researchers, professionals, students, and educators. ECA programs foster engagement and encourage dialogue with citizens around the world. Educational and cultural engagement is premised on the knowledge that mutual understanding, the development of future leaders, and the benefits of education programs influence societies and affect official decision-making almost everywhere in the world today. ECA programs inform, engage, and influence participants across strategic sectors of society – including youth, women, teachers, scholars, artists, technical experts, journalists, and other professionals – increasing the number of foreign individuals who have first-hand experience with Americans and with the values of freedom, representative government, rule of law, economic choice, and individual dignity, while building international knowledge among Americans. The purpose of the Special Professional and Cultural Programs is to carry out Congressionally-directed initiatives that support professional exchanges between the United States and select countries through grants to American non-profit, non-governmental institutions and organizations, including community organizations, professional associations, and universities.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
For more information on each of these data sources, please see the
About the data page.
No Current Data Available . The Ngwang Choephel Fellows Program provides general support to non-governmental organizations located outside of China which promote activities that preserve cultural traditions and enhance sustainable development and environmental conservation in Tibetan communities in China. There were approximately 18 U.S. participants, and approximately 24 non-U.S. participants in FY 2016.
No Current Data Available .
In 2018, 36 Tibetan professionals participated in the Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program.
In FY 2019, five U.S. fellows participated in the Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program.
Planned in-person programming postponed due to ongoing pandemic-related travel restrictions.
The Ngawang Choephel Fellows Program pivoted to alternative programming due to ongoing pandemic-related travel restrictions. The program conducted a combination of virtual and China-based programming for approximately 14 Tibetan Fellows and virtual programming for 13 U.S. Fellows.
No Current Data Available.
No Current Data Available.
No Current Data Available.
No Current Data Available.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
