GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2023/24

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. The program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S Department of State, and aims to recruit participants from underrepresented backgrounds who have not had other opportunities to study in the United States. Successful applicants can expect an in-depth exposure to U.S. society, culture, and academic institutions, as well as opportunities to enhance their professional skills. All academic fields of study are eligible.* Per J-1 visa regulations, for the students of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology or other clinical fields of study, the direct patient care, including animal care, is not permitted, and therefore academic coursework and/or program activities at participating U.S. institutions may be limited.)

Participants will be placed at a U.S. university in either the fall 2023 semester (August – December 2023) or spring 2024 semester (January to May 2024). The scholarship covers international travel, tuition, room and board, medical insurance, required books, and a small monthly stipend.   All participants will be enrolled in full-time, non-degree, undergraduate coursework chosen from their host institution’s existing curriculum.  Students are required to enroll in at least two courses in their major and at least one course in a U.S. Studies field, such as U.S. history, literature, art, or government. Students are required to participate in a minimum of twenty hours of community service activities during the program. Global UGRAD participants will live in campus housing facilities with American peers. The program will include a pre-departure orientation at Post, a virtual arrival orientation, and an in-person program symposium in Washington, DC.

For application information and instructions, and to apply please visit the Global UGRAD online application

Eligibility for the Global UGRAD Program:

1. Applicants must be a citizen of the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program, currently residing in that country.

2. Applicants must be studying in the country in which they apply for the Global UGRAD Program.

3. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate, in good standing, at any accredited university. Participants must have at least one semester or an equivalent term remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the Global UGRAD Program.

4. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

5. Applicants must have a solid command of written and spoken English.

6. Preference will be given to those who have had little or NO experience in the United States or outside of their home countries.

7. Applicants are required to return directly to their home country after the completion of the program.

8. Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

9. Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (http://www.miusa.org/storymap )

Individuals in the following circumstances are not eligible for the Global UGRAD Program:

1. U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the United States;

2. Individuals currently studying, residing, or working outside of their home country;

3. Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); employees are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment;

4. Immediate family members (i.e. spouses and children) of U.S. Department of State and USAID employees; family members are also ineligible for one year following the termination of employment.

Before you begin/Useful tips:

• Prospective participants should request their academic transcripts and letters of recommendation as soon as possible, as they will not be able to add additional information after the December 15, 2022 deadline. They can provide English translations of their updated transcripts once they have been selected as a finalist or alternate.

• Student recommendation guidelines. (PDF 400 KB)

• Be patient and persistent! It takes longer than two hours to submit a quality proposal.

For additional information please write to: BelgradeG-UGRAD@state.gov

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15, 2022, 5:00PM EST

https://rs.usembassy.gov/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-2023-24/

Fulbright Graduate Study Program Competition 2023-2024

The Embassy of the United States of America in Serbia is pleased to announce the Fulbright Graduate Study Program competition for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The Fulbright Graduate Study Program enables young professionals from Serbia to study for one year or longer at U.S. universities to pursue a master’s level of study in the following fields:

Agriculture, American History, American Literature, American Studies,  Anthropology,  Archaeology,  Biological Sciences,  Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Economics,  Education,  Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Geology, Information Sciences, Journalism / Media Studies,  Law,  Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science,  Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, TEFL/Applied Linguistics

Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.  This prestigious award covers tuition and fees at a U.S. university, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and international airfare.

Eligibility requirements

• Applicants must be citizens of the Republic of Serbia. Permanent U.S. residents and persons with dual (Serbian and U.S.) citizenship are ineligible.

• Applicants must be proficient in oral and written English (Selected candidates will take TOEFL and GRE tests during the selection process).

• Applicants must be eligible for a J-1 visa, which requires the grantee to return to the Republic of Serbia for a minimum of two years at the end of the grant period.

• Applicants must have completed undergraduate education at the time of application.

• Applicants already studying in the U.S. are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.

• Applicants must receive a satisfactory medical clearance.

• Persons desiring permanent residence in the United States are not eligible.

General Selection Criteria

• Strong academic record

• Adaptability and personal suitability

• Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Serbia.

• Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the United States.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

Selection Procedures:

• Applications are subject to pre-screening.

• Applicants recommended by reviewers are invited for an interview conducted in person in English by a selection committee comprised of Embassy representatives, U.S. and Serbian scholars, and Fulbright alumni.

• Nominees are subject to final approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

How to apply

Completed applications must include:

• Online application at: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023 [ instructions for completing the application can be found here ];

• Three (3) Letters of Reference (can be submitted online by instructors, professors or work supervisors, or sent via e-mail to the U.S. Embassy);

• Academic transcripts/diplomas (certified translation into English or verified copies of original academic transcript and degree certificate – scanned and attached to the application);

• Valid results from the U.S. standardized tests – TOEFL (required for all candidates) and GRE (required in most fields of study) – if the applicant has taken these tests in the past two years. Please note that we shall organize the taking of the required tests for the selected candidates; and

• Copy of passport.

Please scan all the above-mentioned documents and upload to your online application.  Please note that all items should be translated into English.

Nominated candidates will have to submit a copy of the original academic transcript bearing all official legalization stamps to the U.S. Embassy Belgrade.  The U.S. Embassy will advise the nominated candidates to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.

Application Deadline: April 11, 2022

Any application submitted to the United States or elsewhere, separate from the official system noted above, will not be considered.

For additional information about the Fulbright Scholarship: BelgradeFulbright@state.gov

https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-graduate-study-program-competition-2023-2024/

Apply for The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program by October 6, 2021

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program cultivates and supports a highly-engaged, multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers a diverse collection of educational experiences, preparing graduates to address complex challenges facing the world. Knight-Hennessy Scholars participate in an experiential leadership development program known as the King Global Leadership Program and receive funding for up to three years of graduate study at Stanford. Two applications must be submitted separately; one to Knight-Hennessy by October 6, 2021, 1 pm PST, and one to the Stanford graduate degree program by its deadline. Visit kh.stanford.edu to learn more and apply.