The American Film Showcase (AFS) has partnered with South by Southwest (SXSW) to bring five (5) international filmmakers to the annual SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin in March 2019. Their time at the festival will be devoted primarily to the Convergence Track, which focuses on use of interactive media through Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented ... Read More»
In Tribute: George H.W. Bush, Our 41st President
George Herbert Walker Bush, who served as the 41st President of the United States, died on November 30 at the age of 94. Ambassador Bill Hagerty issued a statement saying, “My family and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Bush family. President George H.W. Bush’s leadership, humility, and commitment to public service inspired me ... Read More»
Call for Applications for Students and Mentors 2019 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program Deadline: Monday, December 17, 2018 The Embassy of the United States of America is accepting applications for the 2019 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PYALP). This U.S. Department of State-funded program offers secondary school youth (ages 15-18) and adult educators the opportunity to explore ... Read More»
EducationUSA to Host Several Workshops in November
The EducationUSA adviser is running several sessions at the U.S. Embassy for students during the month of November. If you are interested in any one of the below, send an email to MaherallyIM@state.gov to confirm your attendance or call at 202-4453. There are also skype sessions with admissions officers of U.S. universities. This is an opportunity to learn ... Read More»
The International Writing Program Women’s Creative Mentorship Program
The International Writing Program Women’s Creative Mentorship Program Call for Applications from Young Emerging Mauritian Female Writers Deadline: January 1, 2019 The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce a brand new initiative, the International Writing Program (IWP) Women’s Creative Mentorship Program. Working in collaboration with the Department of State’s ... Read More»
Fraud Alert
The U.S. Embassy Mauritius is aware of an ongoing tender scam using our name to fraudulently request sample items or money. If your business receives a tender from EmbassyTenders.com,” usa@embassytenders.com or info@embassytenders.com , please do not act on this request. Read More»
Teaching English Beyond the Exam
Come join the first ever English Language Teaching and Learning Conference in Mauritius. It’s happening on September 6, 2018 at the Open University of Mauritius, in Curepipe. Click here for more information on this free event! RSVP by August 31st on ESUMAU@intnet.mu Read More»
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2018
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy to Mauritius and Seychelles is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This document outlines our funding priorities based on availability of funds, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions detailed in ... Read More»
The First Annual Conference on English Language Teaching & Learning
Exciting News! Are you an English Teacher? Do you want to share successful techniques with like-minded enthusiastic English teachers? Maybe you have teaching techniques that you have developed and mastered in the Mauritian context and that help you teach English beyond the exam, integrating communicative, creative, collaborative and/or critical thinking skills into the classroom? Maybe ... Read More»
Scam Alert!
The U.S. Embassy is aware of an ongoing tender scam using our name to fraudulently request sample items or money. If your business receives a tender from a “Mr. Kerry Collins,” usa@embassytenders.com or info@embassytenders.com , please do not act on this request and contact us immediately at Portlouis_GSO@state.gov U.S. Government procurement follows strict regulations outlined in the U.S. ... Read More»
International Writing Program
Call for applications 2018 Fall Residency with the International Writing Program Deadline: March 28, 2018 Note: Open to citizens of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Seychelles only The Embassy of the United States of America to Mauritius and Seychelles is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2018 International Writing Program (IWP) Fall Residency, ... Read More»
Sports Envoy Kelsey Perlman Highlights Gender Equality and Cohesion in Mauritius Through Soccer
Africa Regional Services’ Soccer Envoy Kelsey Perlman had a stellar week-long program in Mauritius from July 30-August 6. Kelsey’s program kicked off on July 30, where at the invitation of our partners and collaborators – the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Mauritius Football Association – she attended the final of the Council of ... Read More»
Education USA Pre-Departure Orientation Program
Wednesday July 19, 2017 – Macarty House, Vacoas Each year, the U.S. Embassy sponsors its Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) program for all students who have been accepted into undergraduate/graduate programs at various universities and colleges in the United States that start that Fall, including Fulbright and Humphrey Exchange participants. The PDO is hosted by the Embassy’s ... Read More»
Once Upon a Time… Dasha Kelly Hamilton Was in Mauritius!
From a creative writing class with authors to a talk with NGOs on how to help children express their emotions through art to discussing the creative industry with entrepreneurs, spoken word artist, writer and social entrepreneur Dasha Kelly Hamilton had a busy schedule during her stay in Mauritius. Read More»
#BeBoldForChange for International Women’s Day
Chargé d’Affaires Dr. Melanie Zimmerman hosted an afternoon tea in celebration of International Women’s Day. We were glad to have the participants of the recent The Leadership We Want conference with us! Read More»
Mauritius Hosts Cutlass Express 2017
Mauritius hosted Cutlass Express 2017, a 9-day military training exercise designed to improve cooperation, coordination, and collaboration among 250 participants from 14 partner nations to increase maritime safety and security within the Indian Ocean and off the coast of Africa. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa NAVAF) in partnership ... Read More»
Interested in higher studies in the U.S.?
Our EducationUSA Adviser participated in the annual International Education and Career Fair 2017 which was held mid-February at Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre in Pailles. If you couldn’t make it but are interested in higher studies in the U.S., drop us an email on irc_portlouis@state.gov. Read More»
Apply for the EducationUSA Academy 2017
Thinking of applying to a short-term academic program in a U.S. college or university? The EducationUSA Academy will hold its 2017 summer session during the months of June, July, and August. The Academy provides international youth aged 15-17 with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to submit strong applications for future admission to colleges and ... Read More»
MWF for Young African Leaders Seychellois
NCIS Agent Jennifer Cartaino announced the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellows – Mervin Pool, Aaron Bonnelame, Fabianna Bonne, Karine Rassool, and Vanessa Telemaque this afternoon at Augerine Restaurant in Beau Vallon. Read More»
Seychellois Journalists Trained in Investigative Reporting
Ten Seychellois journalists were trained by international journalist Eduardo Cue in “Investigative Journalism” during two two-days workshops. An initiative of the embassy in collaboration with the Association of Media Practitioners Seychelles (AMPS) Read More»
Students Discuss About Civil Rights
Ambassador Shari Villarosa met with Seychellois students, activists and members of the police force at the American Corner Seychelles to discuss civil rights and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Read More»
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