Global Undergrad Exchange Fellowship (UGRAD)

Competition for the GLOBAL UGRAD program is merit-based. Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion, national origin, or gender. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The competition is open to anyone who:

Is a citizen of Nepal

Is currently enrolled in first-, second-, third-, full-time undergraduate study at the time of application at a registered academic institution in Nepal and is in good academic standing.

Part-time students or correspondence students are not eligible;

Is between the ages of 18-25;

Submits a complete online application with all required documents by the application deadline;

Is able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States;

Is able to receive and maintain a J-1 visa;

Is committed to returning to his/her home country after completion of the program; and

Is proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application.

Individuals in the following circumstances are not eligible for the GLOBAL UGRAD Program:

Under the terms of the grant and the laws governing the J-1 visa required for participation in the GLOBAL UGRAD Program, participants must return to their home country immediately upon completion of the program for a period of at least two years. Participants are not eligible for visa extensions under any circumstances. No exceptions will be made.

If selected, the GLOBAL UGRAD Program will cover a participant’s:

J-1 visa support;

Round-trip coach class travel from participant’s home city to host institution in the United States;

Health benefits;

Tuition and mandatory university fees (including required books and supplies);

Room and board (housing and meals);

Settling in allowance;

Monthly maintenance allowance; and

Other special allowances where applicable.

TOEFL scores are not required at the time of application. If you pass the initial screening then you are required to take the TOEFL test, which is offered free of cost by the Commission.