2011 GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Public Affairs Section (PAS), U.S. Embassy Hanoi and Consulate General in Hochiminh city are currently seeking candidates for the 2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. First through third year undergraduate students who demonstrate leadership through academic work, community involvement and extracurricular activities and have a good command of English are invited to apply for the program. The application deadline is 5:00 PM, November 29, 2010.
Program Description
Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year, enabling undergraduate students to study in a non-degree program at American universities. The goal of the program is to provide a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a substantive exchange experience at a U.S. college or university.
For the academic year 2011-12, the program will place approximately 90 students from countries in Asia at U.S. colleges and universities, starting in August 2011 or January 2012. Up to eight scholarships are available for Vietnamese students. Scholarships are for either one academic-year (approximately 10 months) or one semester (approximately five months). The length of the scholarship award will depend upon the student applicant’s interests and availability, as well as placement options and availability of funds. In addition, participants will be eligible for two to four weeks of intensive English language instruction in the United States prior to the start of the academic portion of their program.
