IREX seeks regionally accredited institutions of higher education in the United States to host undergraduate students for various U.S. Department of State–funded international exchange programs for the 2019–2020 academic year. Moreover, Programs include:

• Tunisia Undergraduate Scholarship Program
• Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan
• Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program

Furthermore, international students bring a wealth of ideas, knowledge, as well as experiences to host institutions. In addition to providing institutions with diverse perspectives, these students foster cross-cultural understanding, mutual respect, as well as cultural exchange on campus.

Benefits

All programs provide the following support to students:

• J-1 visa support
• Round-trip travel from student’s home city to host institution in the US
• Also, Accident and sickness coverage
• Tuition and mandatory university fees
• Also, Room and board (housing and meals)
• A small allowance for incidentals
• Also, A limited allowance for books
• A limited allowance for cultural enrichment activities; as well as
• Alumni networking opportunities

Expectations of Host Institutions

The U.S. academic host institutions are critical partners for the programs. Host institutions will be selected based on:

• their demonstrated ability to provide a well-rounded program experience (with strong
  academic and cultural components)
• Also, their ability to provide personalized care
• the institution’s experience and ability to work with students from the targeted regions;
• Also, the institution’s ability to engage students in the local community
• the proposed cost-share and per student cost

So, Host institutions will be responsible for providing each student with:

1. academic support;
2. Also, cultural and community support; and
3. logistical support.

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