The implementing organization will consider students who: 1. Would be considered refugees under U.S. law – to be accepted into the program and ultimately travel to study in the U.S. will need to meet the U.S. definition of a refugee. Generally speaking, refugees are people outside of their country who are unable or unwilling to return home because they fear serious harm. 2. Possess academic potential to succeed at a U.S. college or university – students will need to demonstrate that they have the requisite academic skills for a U.S. college or university, including an advanced level of English. Additionally, in the program’s initial years, students will need to reside in a country where the program operates. While ultimately the program should be open to any refugee student anywhere in the world, at first, it will only be available in specific locations.