Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Department of State’s Global UGRAD is accepting applications for a scholarship to study in the US. Sri Lankan undergraduate students are interested in studying in the US can also apply.
Sri Lankan university students over 18 years of age 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 university at the conclusion of the Global UGRAD program can be applied for the programme.
More Details and Applications – Here https://www.worldlearning.org/program/global-undergraduate-exchange-program/
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.
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 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.
