Congratulations Global UGRAD 2015-2016 fellows!

It is my honour to share that last week, I was part of the joint selection committee, along with the Cultural Affairs Officer, Education USA director ,Cultural Specialist at the US Embassy San Salvador and my fellow former UGRADer, for the Global UGRAD scholarship. For the ones who have asked me what this program entails, it is a 6-month/1 year international exchange program in the United States. This prestigious program is funded by the US Department of State and for many years, students from different geographical locations have the opportunity to conduct their studies and foster their academic development in the United States.

It motivates me so much to know the outstanding activities Salvadoran students are currently enrolled to; it truly gives me hope and brings happiness to see how empowered and committed young people are, regardless our social issues. Nonetheless there is so much to be done yet this is a good start. I strongly encourage all young Salvadoreans who are currently within their bachelors degree (and other international students) to give this opportunity a go, I guarantee it will be a life changing experience !

Again, congratulations to our new scholarship holders!


FYI in regards to this program

Quick Overview

"Several organizations administer the Global UGRAD Program on behalf of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Application deadlines vary by program and region. Please visit the program websites below, or contact the U.S. Embassy in your home country, for further details and eligibility requirements.

East Asia and the Pacific - Administered by World Learning

Eurasia and Central Asia - Administered by IREX NOTE: This program is formerly known as the Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program

Near East and South Asia - Administered by American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS

Serbia and Montenegro – Administered by World Learning

Pakistan - Administered by IREX

Western Hemisphere - Administered by World Learning"

For more information visit http://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-global-ugrad