US Embassy 2023-2024 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Non-U.S. Citizens
Published: 04 Nov 2022
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Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2023/24: The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) application is open for the 2023/24 academic session. The Global UGRAD program provides non-degree undergraduate study abroad in the United States on a competitive basis to university students.
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program also known as the Global UGRAD program provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.
US Embassy Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
Requirements for US Embassy Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
To be eligible for the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program 2023/24 aimed aimed at Non-U.S. Citizens, applicants must:
- Be over 18 years of age
- Be a citizen of a UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate 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 UGRAD program
- Have completed secondary education in their home country
- Have a solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible)
- Be able to begin studies in the United States in August 2023 or January 2024 (selected participants may not defer to a later date)
- Be eligible to receive and maintain the US student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program
- Be cleared by a physician to participate in the program
- Be committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.
Selection Process
Application timeline:
2023-2024 Global UGRAD Prospective Student Application
- Application Opens November 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time
- Application Closes December 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
2023-2024 Global UGRAD Host Institution Application
- Application Opens November 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time
- Application Closes January 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
For highlights from the Global UGRAD Program, visit our newsletter, the Global Gazette.
Application Deadline
December 15, 2022How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
United States Department of State (DOS) on webportalapp.com to apply
For more details, click here
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