The 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.
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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 receive Fulbright grants, obtain prestigious international internships, and work in business and government in their home countries and regions.
The goal is to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries.
- Provide a fulfilling exchange experience to drive academic, cross-cultural, and leadership competencies for students from Global UGRAD countries.
- Enhance students’ academic knowledge and professional skills to pursue long-term educational and career goals.
- Cultivate students’ comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the U.S.
- Facilitate opportunities for students to establish social networks with U.S. host institutions and local communities.
- Empower students to engage constructively in the civic life of their local and global communities.
Benefits
- Fulbright grants, obtain prestigious international internships and work in business and government in their home countries and regions.
Eligibilities
Those who are:
- 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 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 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.
Application Process
- For undergrad student application:
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ugrad_student_application_2023
- For host application:
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ugrad_host_application_2023
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Application Deadline: December 16, 2022
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