Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program provides one-semester, non-degree study in the United States combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment for outstanding undergraduate students. The program is for students from participating countries and includes an academic semester at a U.S. host institution. Administration is handled by partner organisations on behalf of the U.S. Department of State.

One-semester scholarships for non-degree full-time study in the United States combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.

Applicants must be over 18, citizens of a UGRAD participating country currently residing in that country, enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing with at least one year remaining at their home university after the program, have completed secondary education in their home country, demonstrate solid command of written and spoken English, be eligible for a J-1 student exchange visa, be cleared by a physician, and be committed to returning to their home country after completion.

Apply through the U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs Section) or the Fulbright Commission in the applicant's home country; partner organisation contact details are provided for further information.