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: