The U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan is pleased to announce the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD).

It is a fully-funded scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. Participants are emerging leaders committed to their home communities.  During the Program, Global UGRAD participants challenge themselves to explore U.S. society, culture, and academic learning.  They also participate in community service and enhance their professional skills.

Eligibility Criteria

The Global UGRAD Program is open to anyone who is/has:

• over 18 years of age by the start of their program;
• a citizen of a Global UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country;
• 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 Global UGRAD Program;
• has a solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible)
• able to begin studies in the U.S. in August 2020 or January 2021 (selected participants may not defer to a later date);
• 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.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan.