9/21/2009 - Applications now accepted for the 2010 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
The Philippine American Educational Foundation (PAEF) is now accepting applicants to the 2010-2011 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD).
Funded by the US Department of State, the Global UGRAD program provides one-semester or one academic year scholarships to outstanding college students from non-elite, underrepresented sectors in society.
Scholars will be enrolled full-time in undergraduate course work chosen from the US host institution’s existing curriculum to allow for ample opportunity for on-going interaction with US faculty and student peers, and for exposure to US academic and classroom culture.
Successful candidates will begin their scholarships in Fall 2010 or Spring 2011.
General 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.
Deadline for applications is on October 30, 2009.
For more information, contact:
Philippine-American Educational Foundation
(Fulbright Commission in the Philippines)
10th Floor Ayala Life/FGU Center-Makati
6811 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226
PHILIPPINES
Tel.: (+632) 812-0945
FAX: (+632) 812-0822
www.paef.org.ph
Applicants who have previously participated in the YES, JENESYS, YP, and other AFS Scholarships are to send copies of their application forms to the following e-mail addresses
eve_afs@yahoo.com
danette_afs@ yahoo.com
shalee_afs@yahoo.com
The application form and detailed instructions are found below.
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