Global UGRAD Program

Global UGRAD provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment. The deadline to apply is on 31st of December.

After the completion of the course, 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.

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 United States.

Main criteria:

  • Over 18 years of age;
  • A citizen of a Global 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 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 2018 or January 2019;
  • Eligible to receive and maintain the U.S. student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program;
  • Committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.

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