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Bureau
of Educational and Cultural Affairs U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Second Group of “Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies” (PLUS) Students Set to Begin Classes for the Fall at U.S. Universities The Department of State welcomes the second group of “Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies” (PLUS) program students, who are set to enroll at American colleges and universities for the fall semester. There are 100 students in this cohort of PLUS students, joining the 71 students who began the program in 2005. The new group of students come from the Middle East and North Africa, and was expanded this year to include students from countries in South Asia. The program, which selects outstanding students who have completed two years of undergraduate study at home country or regional institutions, provides scholarships for enhancing their English language and study skills at American institutions before completing an undergraduate degree program and graduating from a U.S. university. The program is designed for students from non-elite sectors of society who have demonstrated leadership potential and are highly committed to returning to make a difference in their home countries. Applicants were assessed on their academic ability, motivation, adaptability and leadership qualities. Nominations were put forward to regional panels, comprised of American and area professors and exchange professionals. The PLUS students will begin classes for the fall semester in the following
schools:
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