FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

DOS-ECA Posted DFOP0017975

Description

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $4,800,000, pending the availability of FY 2026 funds. The Global UGRAD Program places small cohorts of participants at a broad range of colleges and universities, including community colleges, land-grant institutions, rural campuses, and Senior Military Institutions, giving participants a “real American” experience in small towns and rural communities. Participants build skills in strategic U.S. priority fields such as business, entrepreneurship, semiconductors, AI, engineering, critical minerals, manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. All participants are required to study U.S. history, civic engagement, and American culture, deepening their understanding of American excellence, innovation, and culture. Funding should support approximately 160 participants, pending the availability of FY 2026 funds. Every effort should be made to maximize the number of scholarships awarded; staffing levels should be adequate to ensure that participant health and safety are prioritized. Please see the NOFO for additional information.

Eligibility

Please see announcement.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$4,800,000.00
Award Ceiling
$4,800,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
March 26, 2026
Closes
June 2, 2026
Archive Date
July 2, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Agency Code
DOS-ECA
Funding Instrument
Other