Through U.S. State Department sponsored exchange programs, thousands more talented Ghanaians have developed their leadership skills and gotten to know America. Meanwhile, Ghana attracts hundreds of American students each year seeking to experience the rich history and culture of West Africa. These types of cross-cultural exchanges have created long-lasting networks across the United States and Africa. Below are Department of State Fellowships administered by the U.S. Embassy in Ghana.

• Mandela Washington Fellowship
• The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
• Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Fulbright FSP)
• Fulbright African Research Scholar (ARSP)
• Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP)
• Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program
• Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
• International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)
• African Women Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP)
• Community College Initiative Program
• Edward R. Murrow Program
• Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES)
• Community Solutions
• American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)
• Borlaug Fellowship
• Cochran Fellowship
• Foreign Press Center Reporting Tour
• Fortune – U.S. State Department Women’s Mentoring Program
• International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
• International Leaders in Education (ILEP)
• IOWA Writer’s Workshop
• Pan-Africa Youth Exchange (PALYP)
• Presidential Young Leaders Forum
• Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Administrators and Teachers
• Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders
• Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Scholars
• USDA Faculty Exchange programs