The John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service is a program designed to give foreign undergraduate students and recent graduates from military and law enforcement colleges a deeper understanding of American leadership. The program includes a four-week academic residency at a U.S. educational institution and a one-week field experience. The grant covers the design and implementation of this program, which will take place in summer 2027.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can design and implement an academic exchange program for foreign students from military and law enforcement colleges. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting more than one proposal per organization
- Not being a private or public institution of higher education or a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status
- Proposals not focused on the specified academic exchange program
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
- Institutional capability statement
- Budget plan
- Timeline for program implementation
- Plan for academic residency and field experience
- Follow-on engagement strategy
- Organizational chart
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
Cautions
- Only one proposal per organization is allowed