The Embassy of the United States of America in the Russian Federation is pleased to announce the opening of recruitment for the 2000-2001 Freedom Support Act Undergraduate Program. Approximately 68 Russian participants in the Freedom Support Act Undergraduate Program will be selected through an open, merit-based competition, on the basis of their academic excellence, leadership potential, knowledge of English and one of the designated fields, and preparedness for study in the United States.
Additional criteria is detailed in the application package.
All participants are placed at a U.S. institution of higher learning that has been selected through an open, merit-based competition. The scholarship will cover tuition, room, board, stipend, textbooks, international transportation, professional enrichment activities, and health insurance. Participants in the Freedom Support Act Undergraduate Program will receive a United States Government J-1 visa and, as such, will be required to return to Russia for a period of two years immediately following their stay in the United States.