Scholarships to study in the United States

Let's introduce some scholarships for Vietnamese students and scholars studying in USA.

1. Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)

This program provides scholarships for one semester or one academic year of study at U.S. university. The goal is to provide a diverse group of emerging student leaders, from non-elite and under-represented groups, with a substantive exchange of experience at U.S. college or university, with in-depth exposure to U.S. society, culture and academic institutions. Students are selected based on 1) academic record, 2) leadership skills and potential, 3) community involvement and extra-curricular activities, and 4) English proficiency (minimum TOEFL score of 525 (paper-based) or 70 (iBT).

Timeline:

. September: Call for applications

. November: Deadline for submission of applications to Embassy

. Nov-Dec: Screening of applications; interviews of shortlisted candidates

. December: Nomination of finalists to Washington

. March: Selection results available from Washington

. June: Placement information available

. July: Departure of selected candidates (whole academic year program)

. January: Departure of selected candidates (semester program)

Source: http: //vietnam.usembassy.gov/educational_exchange.html

2. Fulbright Vietnamese Student Program

The Fulbright Vietnamese Student Program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program which recruits and nominates young Vietnamese professionals for Master's degree programs at U.S. universities. Approximately 20 to 25 fully-funded scholarships are awarded on an annual basis for students in social sciences and humanities. Successful applicants will receive support in university placement and a full scholarship which covers tuition and fees, monthly stipend, round-trip airfare to the U.S. and health insurance. Selection is based on study objectives, work experience, understanding of the chosen field of study, impact potential, leadership, academic excellence and English proficiency.

Timeline:

. December: Grant announcement

. April: Application deadline

. June - July: Application review and semi-finalist selection

. September: Interviews & finalist selection

. October: Finalists take GRE / GMAT / TOEFL iBT

. November: U.S. universities placement

. April - May: Confirmation of final university placement

. May: Pre-departure orientation

. June - July: Medical check-up and visa application

. July - August: Departure

Source: http: //vietnam.usembassy.gov/educational_exchange.html

3. Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI)

The SUSI Program is divided into two sub-categories: SUSI for Scholars and Secondary Educators, and SUSI for Student Leaders.

SUSI for Scholars and Secondary Educators: These are six-week intensive post-graduate academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide a federal faculty and other scholars an opportunity to deepen their understanding of American society, culture and institutions. The ultimate goal is to strengthen teaching about the U.S. in academic institutions abroad. The ideal participants are young scholars who research, teach, compile textbooks and design curricula on American Studies at undergraduate or graduate levels at Vietnamese universities.

SUSI for Student Leaders: These are five-week intensive academic programs whose purpose is to provide the leaders of the UD. while also enhancing their leadership skills. Participants are selected based on 1) academic record, 2) leadership skills and potential, 3) community involvement and extra-curricular activities, and 4) English proficiency.

Deadline: Monday, October 14, 2013.

Source: http: //photos.state.gov/libraries/vietnam/8621/pdf-forms/susi-scholars2014-announcement.pdf

4. Competition for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program AY 2014

The Fulbright FLTA Program is a nine-month, non-degree program that provides young teachers an opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English proficiency and extend their knowledge of the United States, while being teaching. assistants for Vietnamese language to US students and English instruction at the US level colleges and universities.

Fulbright FLTA participants will assist in up to twenty (20) hours of Vietnamese classes per week, and are required to enroll in at least two courses per semester, one of which must be in U.S. Studies. The remaining coursework should relate to their careers in English language teaching. Coursework is offered on either an audit or a credit basis. Fulbright FLTA participants will also be expected to offer extra curriculum activities, cultural events, language clubs, conversation groups, and community projects.

The Fulbright Program in Vietnam, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Hanoi will coordinate