Global Undergraduate Program
Deadline: October 31, 2008
Website: www.paef.org.ph
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) announce the opening of the competition for the 2009-2010 Philippine Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). Now on its second year in the Philippines, this program targets outstanding students from non-elite, underrepresented sectors in society who are in their first, second or third year in college to do one semester or one academic year of study in an accredited higher educational institution in the U.S.
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Philippine citizenship
2. English proficiency
3. Currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program. First year, second year or third year college students can apply.
4. Outstanding undergraduate record
5. Strong motivation and leadership skills
6. Successful applicants must be prepared to return to the Philippines upon completion of their non-degree study program.
Individuals holding dual citizenship, are permanent residents, and/or are presently studying in the US are not eligible.
A complete application consists of the following:
1. Completed, signed Global Undergraduate Exchange Program application form
2. Personal statement in English, 350-500 words, typed
3. Official transcripts of records (for years of university study; high school transcript for first year college applicants)
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation from teachers/professors. One letter must be from the applicant’s high school.
5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), minimum 450 (or 133 on CBT TOEFL) – if available.
6. Two (2) passport-size photos
For more information, go to www.paef.org.ph
