This is how the US interfere in others countries' affairs through layers of NGOs, foundations, offering sabbaticals, fellowships, etc. Good to see that they can apply same techniques to their own population.
As person from "other-country" I'm all for USA so called "interference" in any form and size. Because alternative is an occupation by shitholes like China, Russia and so on. USA so called "interference" usually brings progress and civilization, while quite real interference of anti-americans brings conservatism, corruption, slavery and general degradation. This works like a clockwork, all across the globe.