The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has announced an academic exchange program for university undergraduate students and faculty as well. - Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership program: The program is for female university students between 18 and 25 years who are interested in the topic of Women’s Leadership. The program will be hosted by Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana from June 25 to July 30, 2016. The deadline to submit applications is January 1, 2016. Detailed information is available on the website: http://lebanon.usembassy.gov/scholarships.html As with all U.S. Embassy-sponsored programs, the U.S. Government pays for all major expenses, including roundtrip airfare, shared accommodation during the program, meals and health insurance. Competition is merit-based and Lebanese and long-term Palestinian residents in Lebanon from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, and/or physical impairment.