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2018

UNDERGRADUATE
SEMESTER EXCHANGE
PROGRAM FOR PAKISTAN

Awareness Session
UGRAD Alumni Experience
AGENDA

What is UGRAD?
Eligibility and Ineligibility Criteria
Documents Required
Guidance to Fill the Online Application Form
Shortlisting and Selection Criteria
Process after Selection
Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Personal Statement
WHAT IS UGRAD?

The Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program


for Pakistan provides full-time undergraduate
students from Pakistan with the opportunity to
enrich their education and experience through
one semester of full-time, non-degree academic
study in United States.
WHAT IS UGRAD?

Background of UGRAD

Purpose: To promote mutual


understanding between the people of
the United States and the People of
Pakistan.
WHAT IS UGRAD?

Cycle and Important Date(s)


Tentative Announcement: Oct/Nov
Two batches: Fall and spring semester
Duration: One semester - approximately half attend in
fall and other half in spring
Grantees start studies: Fall next year
Deadline UGRAD 2018
October 12, 2017
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education
Applicants of this program are required to be in
either their 14th or 15th year of formal education
Students enrolled in either, a four year bachelor's
program or a two year bachelor's programs are
eligible to apply
High level of academic achievement, as indicated in
grades, awards and reference letters
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Other Eligibility Criteria
25 years or younger, Pakistani citizens
Strong leadership qualities and potential in their university
and community activities
Serious interest in learning about the United States
Proficiency in English
Students from diverse backgrounds, especially those
students who have not previously had opportunities to
travel internationally are encouraged to apply
INELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants with a dual U.S./Pakistani nationality
or U.S. permanent residence
Those who have a parent, spouse or fianc who
is a U.S citizen or permanent U.S resident
Employees of the Fulbright organization or the
U.S. Department of State
Students in their final year of university
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Scanned
Recent Degree Transcripts
Intermediate or A-Levels Transcript
Matriculation or O-Levels Transcript
Strong Personal Statement
Other Supporting Documents (Certificates) to help
ensure successful processing.
CNIC Number (while signing up for application
form)
GUIDANCE TO FILL THE ONLINE
FORM

Application Form Filling Guide


SHORTLISTING AND SELECTION
CRITERIA

Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of:


Originality of SOP/Personal Statement
Measures from Application form
Documents Required
Leadership Skills and Community Services
SHORTLISTING AND SELECTION
CRITERIA

After Shortlisting of Application Form:


Applicants will receive email and/or phone
call for interview
Interviews are conducted in Karachi, Lahore, and
Islamabad
Applicants will have to appear in the
interview on the stated date
What happens in the interview?
PROCESS AFTER SELECTION
After selection:
Applicants would receive email and/or phone call
Applicants will have to send their passport within very
few days
Applicants will have to appear in TOFEL test
Universities are assigned on the basis of TOFEL score
Applicants will have to attend Orientation Session in
Islamabad
Airfare and accommodation will be provided by them
PROCESS AFTER SELECTION

NOTE: Once you are selected you will be required


to provide a Reference Letters and No Objection
Certificate (NOC) from your current academic
institution.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Personal Statement MUST Contain:
Your interests and personality
Your academic objectives
Your goals related to your field of study and personal
development
The reasons why you wish to pursue them in the U.S.A
and how it relates to your interests and future objectives
Word limit: 200-250 words
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
How does a strong and effective Personal
Statement look like?
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
How to write a strong and effective Personal
Statement?
Tell the TRUTH
Follow the Seven Cs of Effective Communication
Avoid being too modest
Dont tell your entire story
Avoid plagiarism
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs of Effective Communication
Completeness
Conciseness
Consideration
Concreteness
Clarity
Courtesy
Correctness
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs (Cont.)
Completeness
Provide all the facts/information that are
required
Answer all the questions
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs (Cont.)
Conciseness
Eliminate wordy expressions
I enjoy writing beyond a shadow of a doubt
I enjoy writing beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Include only relevant material
Avoid unnecessary repetition
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs (Cont.)
Consideration
Put yourself in the place of receiver
Show receiver his/her interest or benefit
Emphasize on positive pleasant facts
Visualize receivers desires, emotions and his
response
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs (Cont.)
Concreteness
Use specific facts and figures
Put actions in your verbs
Choose vivid, image building words
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs (Cont.)
Clarity
Choose precise, concrete, and familiar words
Construct effective sentences and paragraphs
Important characteristics to consider:
Length
Unity
Coherence
Emphasis
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs (Cont.)
Courtesy
Be sincerely tactful, thoughtful, and
appreciative
Use expressions that show respect
Choose nondiscriminatory expressions
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OR
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The Seven Cs (Cont.)
Correctness
Use the right level of language
Check accuracy of figures, facts, and words
Maintain acceptable writing mechanics
WORKSHOP

Date:
05 October, 2017.
Time:
3:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue:
Seminar Room, 2nd Floor, Knowledge Center,
Sukkur IBA University
Do register yourself when emailed.
WORKSHOP
Things required in Workshop
Statement of Purpose
All required documents (Scanned)
Recent Degree Transcripts
Intermediate or A-Levels Transcript
Matriculation or O-Levels Transcript
Strong Personal Statement
Other Supporting Documents (Certificates) to help
ensure successful processing.
CNIC Number (while signing up for application
form)

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