Requests are open for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program 2025/2026. The program offers full-time undergraduate university students from Tunisia the opportunity to spend one educational year of non-degree study at a United States institution.
Through educational prospects, occupational involvements, and leadership growth, the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program promotes economic development, stability, and democratic growth in Tunisia by preparing a connection of youth with critical proficiencies to lead favorable modifications in their occupational areas and societies.
Activities For The Program
- Go for the classes full-time for one educational session and conclude an online leadership curriculum.
- Execute at least 20 hours of community service in the United States host society during the first semester.
- Conclude a part-time occupational training during the second semester.
Financing
- This is a financed grant. The TJSP is likely created by the generous sponsorship of American individuals via the US Department of State and executed by IREX. Participants are chosen via an open, merit-based competition.
Qualification
The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program does not bias against candidates on the grounds of color, religion, age, nationality, sex, or any other covered attributes as introduced by United States rule. TJSP alums have been admitted from all 24 territories of Tunisia.
The competition is founded on merit and available to anybody who:
- Is a national of Tunisia
- Presently lives in Tunisia
- Is registered as a full-time undergraduate university student in good educational standing during the application period at an enrolled educational institution in Tunisia.
- Is in their second session of undergraduate studies or higher. Students in their first or final year of studies at the application period must be qualified to apply.
- Architecture students are qualified to make an application in their second, third, fourth, or fifth year of study.
- Students in engineering are qualified in their second year and third and fourth year of undergraduate study.
- Can get a United States J-1 visa
- Is a minimum of 18 years old by 1st July, 2025
- Is dedicated to returning to Tunisia for 24 months after the conclusion of studies, based on the US Department of State’s J-1 visa law.
- Can accomplish a Duolingo English Test point of a minimum of 100
- Concludes the educational session before studying in the US in good standing with a passing average.
Selection Procedure
The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program is a merit-based open contest. The selection council for TSJP semi-finalists and finalists will assess the request using the following measures.
- Educational merit
- Expressed dedication to add to Tunisia’s growth
- Indicated leadership prospect and commitment to community involvement
- Skill in written and spoken English
- Adjustability and flexibility as an exchange student
Application
The application must be concluded online, and all questions are required to be responded to in English unless stipulated. Candidates must complete all needed application parts and provide contact details for two references. Reference 1 and 2 are required to be completed by two different people who can attest to your suitability as a prospective scholarship recipient. Professors, mentors, and employers may offer references.
Complete copies of all application supplies, including references, must be received in one parcel based on the application directions by Wednesday, 4th December 2024, at 5 p.m. (Tunis time). Only completed applications, which comprise a filled-out application form with two reference forms, will be sent to the selection panel.