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 GLOBAL UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM IN EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA (Global UGRAD)

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia (formerly the Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program), a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State, provides opportunities for first-, second-, third- and fourth-year five-years study programs undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan for one year of full-time, non-degree study in the United States. First-year students will attend two-year community colleges and live in campus housing (dormitories) or with American host families. Second- and third-year students will attend four-year universities and colleges and will live in campus housing (dormitories). Fellows may not choose their U.S. host university/college or community college.

Below are some of the possible fields of study for Global UGRAD. Other fields will also be considered.

Accounting Hospitality management
Agriculture International relations 
Anthropology Journalism
Biology Law
Business Mass Communications
Chemistry Physics
Computer science Political Science
Criminal justice Psychology
Economics Sociology
Engineering Urban planning
Environmental management U.S. studies
Geology  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All fellows will:

  • Attend classes full-time for one academic year;
  • Perform a minimum of 20 hours of community service in their host city during the first semester;
  • Complete a part-time internship during their second semester.

The fellowship is fully funded and provides:

  • J-1 Visa Support
  • Round-trip airfare from fellow’s home city in Eurasia to host institution in the United States;
  • Accident and sickness insurance;
  • Tuition and mandatory university fees;
  • Room and board (housing and meals);
  • Small incidentals allowance;
  • Limited allowance for books;
  • Pre-academic English language training (if necessary)
  • A wide variety of alumni networking and training opportunities.

DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGES BOARD (IREX) BISHKEK REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

265a Chui Prospect, room 106, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720071
Tel.: +996 (312) 642-625
Fax: +996 (312) 610-836
E-mail: ugrad@irex.kg  
Website: www.irex.kg

2012-2013 Global UGRAD Application can be downloaded from www.irex.kg and submitted to

(NOTE: Applicants with internet access may also choose to submit online applications at
http://www.irex.org/application/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-eurasia-and-central-asia-global-ugrad-fellowship-a)

Russian version of the reference form can be used if the referee does not speak English. Recommendations in Russian must be signed and should include a stamp (if available). An English translation is required based on English reference form in the application. There is no need for stamps and signatures in the English translations.

Consultations for the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia start from

December 2, 2011 and end on December 21, 2011,

and  be held on the following days and times at the IREX/Bishkek Office, 256a Chui Prospect, Room 105:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 17:30 – 19:00; Wednesday, Friday: 10:30-12:00
 
Contact: Jazgul Arikbaeva, Program Coordinator - jarikbaeva@irex.kg
   Aizat Jakybalieva, Program Assistant - ajakybalieva@irex.kg
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