Students have scholarships in the U.S.

Twenty-four students and Etec Fatec of 15 cities in the region were chosen for exchange program

The Paula Souza Center yesterday released a list of the names of the 250 best students of the Technical Schools State (Etecs) and Colleges of Technology (Fatecs) that will be awarded scholarships to improve the English language in the United States. In the region, and 24 students Etecs Fatecs of 15 cities were chosen to take courses outside the country

The Cultural Exchange Program is sponsored by the institution for the second consecutive year. In total, 500 students and 100 teachers - 50 of 50 English language and technical disciplines - will benefit. The complete list of covered this second stage is available at the Paula Souza Center (www.centropaulasouza.sp.gov.br)

The 250 students are embarking between April and June this year for U.S. cities. The dates and destinations will be communicated soon. In the second half, is expected to more than 250 boarding students. The Student Travel Bureau (STB) is the company responsible for travel and subsistence costs for students and teachers outside of Brazil.

The scholarships offered include airfare, four-week intensive course, accommodation in host family, transportation, health insurance and stipend of $ 400 or currency equivalent. Not included are costs of passport and visa, which will run on its participants.

To confirm participation in the program, students must present approved at the end of the semester, a Declaration of Graduation. The STB will contact those selected and provide instructions regarding the necessary documentation and travel.

This year, England was included as a target of 50 teachers of English. Another novelty is the provision of grants to 50 other teachers of technical subjects, except Languages. The investment of the State of Sao Paulo in the program in 2012 will be $ 6.32 million.