IMPORTANT:Please note that the U.S. Academic Immersion Program (USAIP) will not be offered for the 2013-2014 academic year.
The U.S. Academic Immersion Program (USAIP) is a one-year undergraduate level, non-degree scholarship program which places 20 Bulgarian students in select U.S. colleges and universities. The program is open to applicants from all accredited Bulgarian Universities who are in their second or third year of study.
USAIP provides a unique opportunity for talented young Bulgarian students to gain first-hand knowledge of U.S. culture, society and way of life. Participants receive a generous scholarship that covers tuition, room and board, books, travel expenses, as well as a monthly stipend.
Relying on its extensive network of close to 1000 U.S. colleges and universities, IIE is dedicated to placing USAIP participants in the best academic programs available. In addition, IIE supports selected students throughout their academic year in the U.S. and helps them adjust to their new environment and build strong ties with their host communities. Moreover, throughout the course of their academic year in the U.S., students will partake in several academic enrichment and leadership training seminars organized and facilitated by IIE.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the U.S. Academic Immersion Program (USAIP) will not be offered for the 2013-2014 academic year.
USAIP Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be Bulgarian citizens who currently reside and study in Bulgaria.
- Applicants must be full-time regular students at an accredited university.
- Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at an accredited university in Bulgaria before applying (applications take place in second or third year of study). Find out if your university is accredited.
- Applicants must have a proven record of high academic achievement.
- Applicants may be in any field of study provided their English language skills are strong enough to enable them to pursue their academic program in the U.S.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in global citizenship, while also demonstrating a strong interest in giving back to their country and community.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the U.S. Academic Immersion Program (USAIP) will not be offered for the 2013-2014 academic year.
What does the program offer?
Selected applicants will spend one academic year at one of the program’s partner universities in the US on a full scholarship covering:
- Tuition fees
- Room and board
- Living stipend
- Travel to and from the U.S.
- Travel inside the U.S. to participate in the enrichment seminar
- Academic monitoring
Participation in the highly useful and informative pre-departure orientation workshop in Sofia is required.