GLOBAL UGRAD EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Hi folks, Do you want to travel abroad not paying a penny from your pocket? We have got you covered, introducing you all to a FULLY FUNDED opportunity to learn and travel around the USA. Before I proceed further, I utterly declare that I am neither a UGRAD Alumni nor have ever applied for the Exchange Program but I took out time to gather all the necessary guidelines regarding the UGRAD Exchange Program on one page for all the aspirants out there. 

What is the Global UGRAD Exchange Program?

 The Global UGRAD Exchange Program provides one semester scholarships to undergraduate students from all over the world for a non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment. The US is offering this program to more than 70 countries. The US Department of State offers this program and is funded by US Government and International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX). This program is administrated by the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in Pakistan. According to the latest statistics, 266 students got selected out of 16,000 students. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

The eligibility criteria are much simple than for many Pakistani Institutes. The eligibility criteria s per their website is:

• A candidate must be a Pakistani citizen
• Age limit: 25 years or younger
• Must be enrolled in a 4-5 years undergrad program and is committed to returning back to the country
• Must be in their 14th or 15th year of formal education
• Strong leadership qualities
• Proficient in English
• Must have a good academic record, awards, and community services achievements
• Interest in learning about the United States

Source: USEFP (https://usefp.org/scholarships/global-ugrad.cfm)

Application Process:

The major two steps of the application process are:

1. Filling out the application form
2. Final Interview

The application form requires:

• Contact Information
• Emergency Contact Information
• Educational Information
• Language Proficiency
• Some Additional Information
• Personal Statement

What is a personal statement?

The personal statement is the most dreadful yet simplest part of the application process. A clear and detailed description of the personal statement is provided with a word limit of 250 yes, including,

• Your interest and personality
• Your academic objectives
• Your goals related to your field of study and personal development
• The reason you wish to pursue your goals in the USA and how it relates to your interest and future objectives

This is the most essential part of the selection process. Beginning with your personality and interests to the academic objectives and so forth. It must be organized in perfect shape and fashion.

QUICK TIPS!!

• Join the Facebook group named Global UGRAD Pakistan Guidance Forum. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/globalugradguidance/)
• Follow the social media pages of Global UGRAD Pakistan and USEFP 
• Keep updated via: https://www.irex.org/project/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-pakistan-global-ugrad-pakistan
• Start working on your personal statements.

That's All Folks!

I hope it was worth your time and attention.