Scholarship In Summary
he Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) brings future leaders to the United States to experience U.S. higher education, gain critical professional skills, and explore new cultures and values.
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by World Learning.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Description Details
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.
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.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) Requirements
The Global UGRAD Program is open to Applicant 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.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Duration and Reward
- 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 applicants 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.
How To Apply for 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Step-by-Step)
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.