Applications are now open for the U.S. Embassy Vienna's exchange program, Austria to America 9.0. This program offers young Austrian leaders an opportunity to engage with U.S. democracy through a two-week exchange in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and Huntsville, AL.
An online event is scheduled for January 23 at 4 pm CET where alumni will share their experiences and provide application tips. Interested individuals can register for this virtual session through a provided link. For those unable to attend, a recording will be available on the program's website.
The program includes discussions on democracy with political leaders and experts, exploration of media strategies in political campaigning, and visits to various U.S. communities to meet young leaders. All travel and accommodation expenses are covered.
Eligibility extends to Austrian university students from any field of study or young professionals aged 21-28 residing in Austria.