The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in USA

Deadline: 31 December 2016
Open to: undergraduate students in good standing at any accredited university and has at least one semester remaining at their home university
Scholarship: round-trip travel from fellow’s home city, accident and sickness coverage, tuition and mandatory university fees, room and board

Description

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international educational and cultural exchange program brings future leaders to the United States to experience the U.S. educational system, enhance their knowledge, and explore U.S. culture and values. It also affords students the opportunity to share their cultures and traditions with people in the United States. Global UGRAD is administered by World Learning on behalf of ECA.

Global UGRAD will provide a select group of approximately 250 students with scholarships for one academic semester of undergraduate, non-degree study in the United States.

Eligibility

Over 18 years of age;

A citizen of a UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country;

Enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one semester remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the UGRAD program;

Completed secondary education in their home country;

A solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible);

Able to begin studies in the United States in August 2017 or January 2018 (selected participants may not defer to a later date);

Eligible to receive and maintain the US student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program;

Cleared by a physician to participate in the program;

Committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.

Scholarship

J-1 visa support;

Round-trip travel from fellow’s home city to host institution in the United States;

Accident and sickness coverage; 

Tuition and mandatory university fees;

Room and board (housing and meals);

Small incidentals allowance;

Limited allowance for books;

A wide variety of alumni networking and training opportunities.

How to apply?

In order to apply, register HERE. Students may be required to complete preliminary English language proficiency testing in the absence of an existing TOEFL score report. Upon receipt of applications, test scores, and interview reports, the final selection will be made by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in Washington, D.C.

Finalists and alternates who do not have a valid TOEFL score will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A limited number of finalists will be eligible for intensive English language training before beginning their academic programs in the US.

All finalists must also complete a medical exam and receive required immunizations prior to beginning the program. Participation in this program is contingent upon the availability of funding. If you have any questions, check the application instructions  or please contact the U.S. Embassy in your country.

More information on the official webpage.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2016/11/18/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-usa-2/#ixzz4QNSrAy5u