PHNOM PENH: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh organized the annual 2024 EducationUSA Fair in Phnom Penh on September 30 to highlight U.S. educational and exchange opportunities for Cambodian students. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Jason D. Kalbfleisch, and Dr. Som Ratana, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport, officially inaugurated the fair and toured the booths.
The 2024 EducationUSA Fair provided a unique opportunity for Cambodian students to learn about higher education in the United States, scholarship opportunities, the visa process, and to connect with representatives of 20 U.S. educational institutions, who provided more information about their programs, admission requirements, and the application process.
“Education opens up economic opportunity and contributes to the development of your communities, Cambodia, and the world,” said Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Kalbfleisch. “Last year, the number of Cambodian students in the United States jumped 21%, and this year, I’m confident we will see even more.”
In Cambodia, the U.S. Embassy promotes educational opportunities through free EducationUSA Advising Centers in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. These centers offer free one-on-one coaching through the application process and access to books and preparatory materials. The U.S. Embassy also offers exchange programs and scholarships; holds regular events at four American Spaces in Battambang, Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap; and conducts outreach at schools across Cambodia.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Cambodia
