New CS Fellowship for Grad Students + August Export events for you [What's New in Exporting]

As many students get ready to return to school, we are announcing an exciting opportunity for Graduate-level students to live and learn abroad.

We are privileged to help your business and community benefit from international trade! Check out upcoming events designed for your success.

CS Fellowship Program for Graduate Students Announced

Go Global with the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service! Graduate students are invited to explore a career in international trade. Apply for an opportunity to live and work abroad in Summer 2025 at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Applications due September 7

The Fellowship provides up to 20 eligible graduate students with up to $35K in financial assistance to increase their interest in pursuing a career in the U.S. Foreign and Commercial Service via learning and living overseas.

For more information, visit our website, the Fellowship listing on Grants.gov, or email CSFellowship@trade.gov.

Upcoming Events

Building Bridges to Global Markets brings export expertise to your community. Our events address issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion. You'll get introductions to reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.

• August 23: National Black Business Conference in Atlanta 
• September 12: Rural Building Bridges at the Mississippi Delta in Greenville, MS 
• October 29-30: National Veterans Business Matchmaking Conference in Detroit, MI

Upcoming Webinars

Export Opportunities for You around the World!

8/7 - Discover Business Opportunities in India  

8/7 - U.S. Environmental Technologies Market Intelligence: Indonesia

8/7 - Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region: Suriname

8/13 - Accessing Renewable Energy Opportunities: Panama and Costa Rica 

8/14 - Business Opportunities in Northern Canada & CanArctic

8/15 - Accessing Renewable Energy Opportunities: Egypt, Algeria, and Libya

8/22 - South Korea Consumer Goods: Personal Care/Cosmetics

8/28 - Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region: The Bahamas

8/28 - Discover Business Opportunities in Singapore

8/28 - U.S. Environmental Technologies Market Intelligence: Mexico 

Upcoming Trade Missions

Apply to join one of our missions and benefit from enhanced support.

• FinTech Mission to Asia (Hong Kong and Thailand)- October 28-November 1, 2024

• Design & Construction Business Development Mission to Southeast Asia- October 28-November 1, 2024

• Innovative Technologies for Urban Infrastructure Development Mission to the Philippines and Indonesia - November 12-20, 2024

• Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to the Caribbean region - November 17-22, 2024 (includes the “Opportunities for Minority-Led Businesses in the Caribbean Region Conference” in the Dominican Republic) 

• Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia - December 8-9, 2024 for women-owned, led and operated businesses

• Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to India, Singapore, and Hong Kong- March 2-8, 2025

• Genomic and Genetic Technologies Trade Mission to Greece, Türkiye, and Italy - May 19-23, 2025

• Coming Soon: Tradewinds to Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, and/or Chile- April 7-9, 2025