Thomas Jefferson Scholarship 2025/26 Program (TJSP) For Undergraduate Students In Tunisia (Fully Funded To The USA)

Applications are open for the  Thomas Jefferson Scholarship 2025/26 Program (TJSP) For Undergraduate Students In Tunisia (Fully Funded To The USA). Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship 2025/26 Program (TJSP) For Undergraduate Students In Tunisia is Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM (Tunisia Time).

Tell Me About The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship 2025/26 Program:

The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity for full-time undergraduate students from Tunisia to study in the United States for one academic year. Funded by the United States Department of State and implemented by IREX, the program aims to foster economic growth, stability, and democratic development in Tunisia. By providing access to academic opportunities, professional engagement, and leadership development, the TJSP equips a network of youth with essential skills to drive positive change in their communities and professional fields.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Scholarship 

Who can Apply For The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship 2025/26 Program?

Furthermore, the eligibility criteria include:

• Be a Tunisian citizen and currently reside in Tunisia.
• Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at a registered academic institution in Tunisia, specifically in their second year or above. Students in their first year or final year are not eligible.
• Be able to receive a U.S. J-1 visa.
• Be at least 18 years old by July 1, 2025.
• Commit to returning to Tunisia for two years after completing the program, as per J-1 visa regulations.
• Achieve a minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 100.
• Complete the academic year prior to studying in the United States with a passing average.

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Required Documents:

Applicants are to submit the following:

• Completed application form.
• Academic transcripts.
• Evidence of English language proficiency (e.g., Duolingo English Test score).
• Any additional documents as specified in the application instructions.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Tunisia

Where will the Award be Taken?

USA

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Also, the benefits include:

• Fully funded scholarship covering all expenses related to the program.
• Opportunities to acquire new skills and professional experience.
• Participation in an online leadership curriculum.
• Community service involvement during the first semester.
• A part-time professional internship during the second semester.

How Long Will the Award Last?

One academic year

How to Apply:

• Review eligibility requirements.
• Prepare the necessary documents.
• Complete the online application form on the IREX website.
• Submit your application before the deadline.