Hyderabad|India|December'2009: U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad has announced the 2010-2011 Near East and South Asia Undergraduate (NESA UGRAD) Scholarship Program competition.

NESA UGRAD will award scholarships to outstanding students from India for one-year non-degree undergraduate study at a diverse network of accredited two- and four-year institutions in the United States with the aim of introducing them to American culture and society. Mandatory courses will include U.S. study courses, academic skills training and courses in students’ fields of study. Participants will take part in community service as well as an unpaid internship.

Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion, national origin or gender. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Competition for the NESA UGRAD Program is merit-based. Applications and additional information can be found on the website of the U.S. Consulate General: http://hyderabad.usconsulate.gov.

To be considered for this program, applications must arrive at the U.S. Consulate by close of business on January 22, 2010. Applications must be completed electronically and then printed out. Applicants must also submit a type written personal statement. Short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. Applications will then be forwarded to New Delhi and Washington for review.