The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan announces an open competition for the 2015-2016 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). Global UGRAD will provide a select group of students with scholarships for one academic semester of undergraduate, non-degree study in the United States. The scholarship will cover international travel, tuition, room and board, accident/sickness insurance, a small monthly stipend, and funding for books.
Global UGRAD is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international educational and cultural exchange program brings future leaders to the United States to experience the U.S. educational system, enhance their knowledge, and explore U.S. culture and values. It also affords students the opportunity to share their cultures and traditions with people in the United States. Global UGRAD is administered by World Learning on behalf of ECA.
The application deadline for applicants from Tajikistan is Monday, February 16, 2015.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at: http://www.worldlearning.org/UGRAD.
For more information, please contact:
Shafoat Kabilova
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan
Tel: 2292314
Email: GlobalUgradTajikistan@state.gov
