Global UGRAD 2022 Undergraduate Exchange Program in USA

We are updating you about Global Undergraduate Exchange Program as Applications are now open for the Global UGRAD Undergraduate Exchange Program 2022 in USA. Global UGRAD is administered by World Learning on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The 2022 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program has the Applications status as open now students can apply now for this year’s UGRAD Exchange Program. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at a U.S. college or university. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is for International Students the eligible countries list given below.

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by World Learning. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) brings future leaders to the U.S. to experience the U.S. educational system, share their culture, and explore U.S. culture and values.

Since 2008, World Learning has provided this opportunity to over 2500 Global UGRAD students.  Participants leave the U.S. with the tools to become leaders in their professions and communities. Global UGRAD alumni go on to receive Fulbright grants, obtain prestigious international internships, and work in business and government in their home countries and regions.

Program Details:

• Location: United States of America (USA).
• Countries: Global
• Duration: One semester
• Funder: U.S. Department of State
• Type: Fully Funded Program
• Gender: Males & Females
• Age limit: Maximum age limit is 25 years old
• Tentative Announcement Every Year: October/November
• Deadline: 06 January 2022

Eligible Region/Countries for Global UGRAD:

Students from following countries can apply for This Exchange Program,

The eligible candidates with the required qualifications can apply for the Global UGRAD Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program in USA. The details and descriptions of each post are given below.

Note: This program is also available for Pakistani students under the name of Global UGRAD Pakistan which is organized by THE UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IN PAKISTAN.

Global UGRAD Universities/Colleges List:

Following are universities and colleges list where Global ugrad students can be assigned,
Note: You can assigned to Universities/Colleges other than list below.

• University of Alabama in Huntsville
• University of Arkansas
• California State University
• Humboldt State University
• Colorado State University
• Florida Gulf Coast University
• Illinois State University
• North Central College
• University of Evansville
• University of Southern Indiana
• University of New England
• Endicott College
• Minnesota State University – Mankato
• St Cloud State University
• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• Jackson State University
• University of Mississippi
• Missouri State University
• University of Missouri – Columbia
• Grand Valley State University
• Montana State University
• University of Montana – Missoula
• New Hampshire University
• Barnard College
• Nazareth College
• State University of New York – Plattsburgh
• Utica College
• North Dakota State University
• Shawnee State University
• Chatham University
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Juniata College
• Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
• Augustana College
• East Tennessee State University
• Maryville College
• Tennessee Tech University
• Austin College
• University of Texas at Austin
• University of Utah
• Marymount University
• Shenandoah University
• American University
• University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
• University of Wyoming

Benefits :

The Global UGRAD Undergraduate Exchange Program is fully funded mean everything is funded by the Program United States Department global UGRAD. You don’t have to be compelled to pay one Penny the advantages are:

• Round-trip airfare
• Tuition and fees
• Housing and meals
• A limited allowance for books
• Accident and sickness coverage
• Monthly maintenance allowance

Global UGRAD Goals:

• Enhance students’ academic knowledge and professional skills needed to pursue long-term academic and career goals.
• Cultivate students’ comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the U.S.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to establish social networks with U.S. host institutions and local communities.
• To promote mutual understanding between people of the United States and other countries.
• Provide a fulfilling exchange experience to drive academic, cross-cultural and leadership competencies for students from Global UGRAD countries.
• Empower students to engage constructively in the civic life of their local and global communities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Over 18 years old by August 1, 2022.
• A citizen of a Global UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country.
• A full-time, undergraduate student 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 Global UGRAD program in May 2022.
• A solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists are possible).
• Able to begin studies in the U.S. in August 2022 or January 2023 (selected participants may not defer to a later date).
• Committed to service in your community.
• Eligible to receive and maintain the U.S. student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program.
• Cleared by a physician to participate in the program.
• Committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.

Some Important Tips for Selection:

Here you’ll realize the previous personal Statements of Global UGRAD Undergraduate Exchange Program & you will find the necessary Links. We are positively sure that this can assist you. Get a plan from these Links & build yours. Personal Statement plays a very important role in your selection. Here is that the list of Personal Statements that created to the United State of America. It is time for you to COMPOSE your essays for the Global UGRAD program if you are an undergraduate student. Hurry up and do not miss the opportunity to explore the United States!

Personal Statement Sample for Global UGRAD

You can find the sample SOP for Global UGRAD application online. This is just a sample Personal Statement to give you an idea to what to write. It is important to write your own unique Personal Statement.

Global UGRAD interview questions

Following are some of the questions asked in interview for global UGRAD,

1. Hi how are You?
2. Please Introduce yourself?
3. Why you have applied for this program?
4. Why do you want to study in USA?
5. Why you want to study “your major (accounting, finance, and engineering) or Why you chose it
   as your field of study?
6. What role you can play by studying “your specific subjects like accounting, business,
   MBBS…etc.”?
7. What role you can play between US and “Your Country” for cultural development?
8. What do you know about American culture?
9. What sports do you play? Why do you like it?
10. What are your academic goals?
11. How you can make a change?
12. If someone asked you to do something that you did not think was appropriate, how would you handle the situation?
13. Will you attend church with your host family if they are of a different faith?
14. Describe three issues that are facing your country today.
15. The customs and food will be very different from home. How will you assimilate?
16. What difficulties do you think you have to face in US?
17. What will you do if u don’t find any Hilal Food and what will u do?
18. What hardship you have seen during your career/life so far?
19. How do u think u can contribute to your country after your studies?
20. What activities you would like to do in USA other than studies? How do you see yourself there?
21. Which cultural similarities “Your Country” and USA have?
22. Which kind of role “Your Country citizens” are playing in the progress of USA?
23. Your family background?
24. How you will represent Pakistan?
25. What leadership qualities do you possess in your community? Are you involve in your community?
26. How are you different from others? (Focus to answer it very well) or what makes u special and unique from others student/applicants?
27. What are your strengths?
28. What are yours weakness? (Tell your weaknesses in term of strengths, don’t mention like
    you wake up late, miss classes for outing…etc.)
29. What are your expectations from this program? Or how this exchange will benefit you and your community?
30. What change you feel in yourself after joining university?
31. Will your family admire you if you got selection for this program?
32. Which things in life do you value the most?
33. Let’s suppose if we put you in small city in USA, how you would adjust yourself there?
34. If you criticized for wearing Hijab, how you will answer or manage the situation (for girls) or how would you adjust wearing hijab in America? (Your answer should be positive)
35. Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?
36. What is your aim of life??
37. What are your hobbies?
38. Any Extracurricular activities?
39. Can u drink in USA in a party? If your friends insist you? (You can simply say “No, I can’t” if you don’t want to)
40. Who is the personality (alive) by whom you are inspired most?
41. How you will engage yourself in American campus life?
42. What extracurricular activates do you do in your daily life?
43. They may ask you about the organizations/societies you have joined and are a part of, as well as your community service if you have done any).
44. How you will implement your learning after coming back to Pakistan?
45. What extracurricular activates do you do in your daily life?

Global Ugrad Deadline:

The last date to apply for the Global UGRAD Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program in USA is 06 January 2023.

How to Apply for Global UGRAD 2023:

Please visit the link of Global Ugrad to apply online for the Global UGRAD Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program in USA.

• Log in to the World Learning website.
• Make sure that you are eligible by answering some questions on the website.
• Create a profile and start your application.

P.S. Finalists will be contacted for an interview in the US embassy in their home country.

Global Ugrad Result

After the application process is completed the screening process starts after that selected candidates will be called for interview and Results for Global Ugrad Exchange Program will be announced later.