The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) offers students worldwide the opportunity to study in the United States, gain critical professional skills, and immerse themselves in American culture. Open to all academic fields, the program is highly competitive, selecting finalists based on academic performance, leadership potential, and readiness for U.S. study.
Since 2008, over 2,500 students have participated in the program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by World Learning. Many Global UGRAD alumni have gone on to receive prestigious Fulbright grants, secure international internships, and take on influential roles in business and government. By participating in the program, students enhance their academic knowledge and develop leadership skills that help them make a positive impact in their home communities.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Summary:
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 60 Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly stipend | Travel Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 15, 2024
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Benefits:
- Students will receive a full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the semester.
- The international exchange program has a duration of one semester.
- Students who are selected for the program will receive a monthly stipend to support their living expenses throughout the duration of the semester.
- Selected students will receive a travel allowance, visa allowance, and return airfare to cover their travel expenses for the program.
Global Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) Requirements:
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:
- The applicant must be over 18 years old.
- The applicant must be a citizen of a UGRAD participating country and currently reside in that country.
- The applicant must have a strong command of written and spoken English (English language training may be available for some finalists).
- The applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at any accredited university, whether public or private, and have at least one year remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the UGRAD program.
- The applicant must have completed secondary education in their home country.
- The applicant must be eligible to receive and maintain the U.S. student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program.
- The applicant must be able to begin studies in the United States in August 2025 or January 2026.
- The applicant must be committed to returning to their home country after completing the program.
- The applicant must be approved by a physician to participate in the program.
List of the Global Undergraduate participating Countries:
- Africa (Sub-Saharan): Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Zimbabwe
- East Asia and the Pacific: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pacific Islands (Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu), Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam,
- Europe and Eurasia: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine
- Near East (Middle East and North Africa): Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories (West Bank), Saudi Arabia, Tunisia
- South and Central Asia: Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal*, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
- Western Hemisphere: Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Venezuela
How To Apply for 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program:
To apply for the 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Click on the link 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.
Global Undergraduate 2025 Deadline:
The application deadline for the Global Undergraduate Exchange program in the USA is December 15, 2024
Click on the link below to apply:
https://www.globalugrad.org/apply/
