SCHOLARSHIP: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, USA International Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is open to all academic fields of study and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or disability. Competition for the program is highly competitive and merit based. Finalists will be selected on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential, and their preparedness for study in the U.S.
About university:
Since 2008, World Learning has provided this opportunity to over 2,500 Global UGRAD students. Participants leave the U.S. with the tools to become leaders in their professions and communities.
Global UGRAD alumni go on to receive Fulbright grants, obtain prestigious international internships, and work in business and government in their home countries and regions.
Scholarship deadline:
December 15th, 2024
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Eligible Countries: 60 Selected Countries
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly stipend | Travel Allowance
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
The Global UGRAD Program is open to anyone who is/has:
- over 18 years of age;
- a citizen of a Global UGRAD participating country*, currently residing in that country;
- enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one year remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the Global 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 U.S. in August 2023 or January 2024 (selected applicants may not choose their semester of participation;
- eligible to receive and maintain the U.S. 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 Application Guidelines:
To apply for the 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the program’s webpage
- Create an account and login through the US Embassy website of your home country
- Complete the online application, including submission of academic transcripts, a personal statement, and supporting documents without any application fee.
- Finalists will be contacted for additional steps such as the English language proficiency test (TOEFL/Duolingo) and submission of reference letters.
- The deadline for the 2024-2025 Global UGRAD applications is September 25, 2024.
Scholarship Benefits:
- The duration of the international exchange program is one semester.
- The students will be given a full tuition fee waiver for the entire semester.
- The candidates will be provided with a monthly stipend.
- A traveling allowance will be given to the students.
- Visa allowance will be provided to the students.
- Return Airfare is given to the participants of the program.
