Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

PARTNERSHIPS FOR LEARNING –
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM
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The Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies (PLUS) Program reaches a broad sector of college age youth who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and a desire to enhance relations between the United States and their home countries who traditionally may not have access to American higher education. PLUS students receive intensive English language training and pre-academic preparation before enrolling in an undergraduate studies program leading toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. To learn more about the program, please read the fact sheet. (PDF, 1.5 MG - Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Program Management
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, manages the PLUS Program which is designed to introduce participants to American culture, society, and values while receiving a quality undergraduate education. Joining the partnership is a variety of colleges and universities in each geographic region of the United States and their local communities who will host the PLUS students during their program.

PLUS Participants
A binational selection committee in each country reviewed applications and nominated the candidates, who were selected by an independent regional panel. A total of 175 students representing 15 countries from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia are currently studying in the United States.

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