Global Undergraduate Exchange Program For Ukrainian Students 2025-26

Eligibility Criteria of the Scholarship:

• Applicants must be citizens of Ukraine and over 18 years of age.
• Applicants must currently be studying at a Ukrainian University.
• Applicants must be registered in the 1st or 2nd year of the Bachelor's program in 2024-25.
• Applicants must exhibit good academic standing.
• Applicants must be proficient in English.
• Applicants must be available to begin their US studies in September 2025 or January 2026.
• Applicants must be eligible to receive and maintain the U.S. student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program.
• Applicants must return to Ukraine and continue studying for a least one academic year at a home university in Ukraine.
• Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must complete and submit the online application to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:

• Completed application form;
• A copy of the international passport bio (first) page or government-issued ID;
• Two letters of recommendation;
• Complete and certified official undergraduate transcripts;
• “atestat” of complete secondary education and “dodatok do atestatu”, both documents with certified translation (applicable to first-year students);

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates can avail of the following benefits:

• Travel to and from the U.S.
• University tuition,
• Room and board,
• Health insurance,
• Pre-Departure Orientation
• Community Service
• Required books, and monthly stipend for incidental expenses.