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Undergraduate Exchange Program

Undergraduate Exchange Program in the United States

Spend one or two semesters of undergradute studies in the United States

The Undergraduate Exchange Program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of study in the U.S. in a non-degree program. The goal of this program is to provide a substantive exchange experience at a U.S. college or university to a diverse group of emerging student leaders. Students will be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study and live on-campus with American peers. The program is open for all academic fields of study but please note that American universities do not offer undergraduate studies in law or medicine. Undergraduate Exchange Program participants must return to their home country upon completion of the program and MAY NOT stay on for degree study in the U.S.

Application Procedures:

Completed, signed, typed Undergraduate Exchange Program application form;

Personal statement in English, 350-500 words, typed;

Copy of the first page of your passport;

Official transcripts for years of university study, if available;

Official results of the national general secondary school, high school diploma, or IB exams;

Three letters of recommendation from teachers/professors, including one from the candidate’s secondary level institution;

TOEFL or ITP score report, if available;

Two passport-size photos (attached to the first page of the application)

Application must be received in the U.S. Embassy by Sunday February 24th at 10 am for full consideration.

Specific Requirements:

  • Applicants must be Bahraini citizens and residing in Bahrain.
  • Applicants must hold a General Secondary School certificate, High School diploma or IB that is recognized by the Ministry of Education.
  • Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence through indicators such as grade point average (3.0), class rank (top 5%), and special awards.
  • Applicant must have good English skills and be able to fully participate in university level coursework conducted in English.
  • Applicants should have completed secondary school by September 2007, they may be enrolled as undergraduates at University in Bahrain or recent graduates of University in Bahrain.
  • Applicants must exhibit leadership and be mature, responsible, independent, open-minded, tolerant, and, thoughtful.
  • Applicants must have a strong interest in learning about the United States.

The U.S. embassy reception desk must receive a complete application not later than by Sunday February 24th at 10 am.

For more information please Contact:
Educational Advisor:
 +973 1724-2767
hasansaf@state.gov

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