Frequently Asked Questions

The AVAA Excellence Program promotes integral development of young university students in Caracas, Carabobo and Zulia through the development of five competencies: self-management, citizenship, leadership, teamwork and usage of Information and Communications Technologies, all identified by UNESCO as fundamental for the formation of professionals in the 21st century.
The program is 4, 5 or 6 years long, depending on the career, and is made up of the following components:
– Training in 5 competencies.
– English language training at the Venezuelan American Center.
– English conversation clubs.
– Volunteering program with social impact.
– Mentoring program.
– Monthly economic allowance.
– Internships and job placement.

The requirements are available on our website avaa.org on the program page, ProExcellence.

No, the program is totally free for students who are awarded the scholarship.

The application process is open all year round, except for December, due to collective vacations.

Yes. To apply, you need to have your first report card, which must show a GPA equal to or greater than 16 points on the 1-20 scale or its equivalent on the other scales.
There is an exception for students graduating from the Samuel Robinson Program, who can apply with the average grades obtained in the program. In this case, they must provide proof of enrollment at their respective school.

Yes, as long as you don’t exceed the age limit of 21.

The activities take place from Monday to Saturday during office hours. A monthly schedule of activities is sent out to scholarship holders, which allow them to participate in activities that fit their time availability. In addition to this, the program offers the opportunity to complete online training activities and chats club.

No. The program develops on a face-to-face basis in the states where it exists.

Yes, as long as they study at a university in the Metropolitan Area of Caracas, Carabobo or Zulia.

So far, the program is being developed in Caracas, Carabobo and Zulia. For more information, please go to the section corresponding to the state “Carabobo” in the main menu of our website. The Excellence Program in the state of Zulia is in its preliminary stage.

Yes. The program is aimed at university students who are enrolled in careers that are 4, 5, or 6 years long. The training is taught simultaneously with their academic studies and with special considerations regarding students’ schedules and number of subjects taught, so as not to affect the academic requirements.

No. Once the application is accepted, the student must take a free-of-charge placement test at the Venezuelan American Center (VAC), in which the degree of language knowledge is identified and the student is placed in the appropriate level.

American Spaces (AS) is a global network of public access locations that enable U.S. Embassies to build and strengthen relationships with the host country communities, showcase American culture and values, promote English language learning, education, and foster goodwill and mutual understanding.

No. Our ProExcellence scholarship program is aimed at students in Venezuela. Counseling for studies abroad is done through our EducationUSA Advising Center.

The EducationUSA program provides timely, unbiased and detailed information to those who wish to pursue higher education in the USA. You can attend one of our monthly talks for free or request personalized advice.

Check our website avaa.org in the program section, and then advising program, or send an email to [email protected] with your request.

The admission and scholarship process depends on each university and the student’s profile. At EducationUSA, we help to define the profile of the advisee, and to find out which institutions are the best for each student.

You can write an email to [email protected] or call +58212 235 78 21. You can also attend the informative talks that are held twice a month at our offices. See the calendar on our website, avaa.org, on the program section, and select ProExcellence.

AVAA’s offices are located in Centro Empresarial Miranda, 1st floor, office D. Los Ruices, Caracas.

No, the visa application and approval process depends on the consular officer handling the case. For more information, you can visit the website: travel.state.gov.

We work with short courses for students from the age of 15, but not with exchange programs during high school years (6th year).

At EducationUSA we only work with students who are looking for higher education, language studies or short courses. We do not provide advising regarding elementary or high school completion in the U.S.

If you want to work with us, send your resumé to [email protected].

If you are interested in joining our group of volunteers, please write an email with your proposal to the following e-mail address: [email protected].

Interested companies can contribute to ProExcellence through their Corporate Social Responsibility programs. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

The English classes are taught at the Centro Venezolano Americano de Carabobo (CEVAC), located in Urbanization Carabobo, in Valencia. Therefore, the scholarship holders who study or live outside the capital must go to the CEVAC headquarters.

To apply for the ProExcellence scholarships you must be formally enrolled in a five-year degree program at a university in Carabobo. Your average must be equal to or higher than 16 points and you must be in your first year or first two semesters of your university degree. To be part of the registration process, you must send your personal data to [email protected].

Through a monthly financial contribution, you can support the ProExcellence scholarships for students in Carabobo. Contact us through the following emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].

Apply as a corporate mentor and accompany a scholarship holder in his or her leadership training. As a mentor, you will receive certified training from leading academic institutions in the region. If you would like to participate, send an email to: [email protected].

Yes, ProExcellence scholarship holder can do their internship in your company once they get to that stage in their university degree.