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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs manages a variety of academic exchange programs for Eurasia and Central and Eastern Europe. These programs provide various opportunities for study and research at the undergraduate through post-doctoral levels. The programs are authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act passed by the U.S. Congress.

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Photo of Secretary Powell with Bosnian youth

During his brief visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 31, Secretary of State Colin Powell met with thirty students representing three ethnic communities. The group was composed of former participants in ECA exchanges, including the Bosnia and Herzegovina Undergraduate Development Program, Youth Leadership Program, and Ron Brown Fellowship Program. The Secretary invited students to ask any questions they wanted. Discussion ranged from issues such as Bosnia's future and its role in U.S. efforts in Iraq to personal achievement and life choices. Mr. Powell encouraged Bosnian youth to work hard, be successful, and to give back to their communities and their country, with his main message being: "prepare yourselves for the leadership positions you will be occupying." He expressed the hope that the young people in Bosnia will take their country up to the next step and gave the example of United Sates as a multiethnic success.