Speakers:

Eric Catalfamo, Cultural Affairs Officer  

Ahsan Khasimuddin, Academic Exchange Coordinator

Elizabeta Delalic, Cultural Specialist

Sonja Pržulj, EducationUSA Student Advisor

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Benefits of International Education: Two - Way

Exchange“The Fulbright Program aims to bring a

little more knowledge, a little more reason, and a little more compassion into world affairs and thereby to increase the chance that nations will learn at last to live in peace and friendship.”

Senator J. William Fulbright, Arkansas(1905-1995)

Programs that Bring Bosnians and Herzegovinians

to the United States

TYPES OF U.S. GOVERNMENT FUNDED

PROGRAMS Fulbright Foreign Student Program (August 1 deadline) Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

(Fall 2014 deadline) Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship (July 14 deadline) E-Teacher Fellowship Program (Rolling Deadlines)

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Fulbright Foreign Student Program: 9 month, non-degree program that brings

student researchers to the U.S. for an academic semester or year.

Intended for independent library and/or field research toward a Master's or PhD degree. 

Students establish professional contacts in their field, enhance their scholarly work, and gain international experience and personal enrichment.

All academic fields encouraged to apply DEADLINE: June 1, 2014. http://sarajevo.usembassy.gov/fulbright-stu

dent.html

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program 2015-2016

Brings scholars to the U.S. for up to one academic year of professional research with the goal of increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of BiH. 

Fulbright scholars serve as cultural ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their country, culture, and research to academic and community groups.

More info: http://sarajevo.usembassy.gov/fulbright-visiting-scholar.html

Application Deadline: TBD, Fall 2014.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, 2015-2016: Brings accomplished mid-level

professionals to the United States for 10-months of combined academic and professional work at selected U.S. universities.  Fellows are selected based on potential for leadership and commitment to public service. 

Important: undergraduate or graduate degree and minimum 5 years of substantial professional experience;

More info: http://sarajevo.usembassy.gov/humphrey-fellowships.html

DEADLINE: July 14, 2014

E-TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP

This program offers English teaching professionals living outside of the United States the opportunity to take nine innovative, online, graduate level classes through the University of Maryland and the University of Oregon. The courses explore major areas of the academic specialty of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

No need to travel outside BiH, but possible award travel to the US.

Rolling Deadline: Check Embassy website for updates

Most Common Questions

How much does it cost? NOTHING! What are my chances? GOOD! Needed For Application: Grade Transcripts Letters of Recommendation Statement of Intent *Stand out! Why do you want to go to U.S.? *How will you benefit all involved?

More info at:

Academic Exchange Coordinator

Telephone: 033 704 066 Email: KhasimuddinSA@state.gov and/or

bhexc@state.gov; Web:

http://sarajevo.usembassy.gov/educational-exchanges.html

Programs that Bring Americans to Bosnia-

Herzegovina

U.S. Exchange Programs

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program intended for U.S. scholars to lecture and/or conduct research at institutions worldwide in a variety of academic disciplines, including TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).

U.S. Fulbright Student Program is non-degree program for U.S. Masters or PhD students to conduct research in BiH for an academic semester or year; intended for independent library and/or field research.

U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETA)  great for recent U.S. College graduates who are placed in English classrooms overseas generally underserved high schools, as resource persons, assisting teachers and conducting enhancement activities that support students' facility with English and increase their understanding of U.S. society and culture. ETAs also generally pursue a research project or take courses during the exchange.

 

Continued:

The Fulbright U.S. Specialists Program awards short-term grants of two to six weeks to U.S. scholars and professionals to collaborate with professional counterparts at non-U.S. institutions of higher education worldwide.

English Language Specialist Program designed for American experts in English teaching go overseas to work on specific, well-defined projects for periods ranging from two to 16 weeks. Projects can include teacher training, needs, assessments, curriculum upgrades, and related topics.

English Language Fellow Program brings American expert educators in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to local institutions overseas for 10 months.

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) brings established or potential foreign leaders and opinion makers to the U.S. for two to three week programs to gain firsthand knowledge of U.S. policies, politics, society and culture, and offers a number of projects for officials and educators in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages every year.

Contact:

Elizabeta Delalić, Cultural and Educational Specialist, U.S. Embassy

Sarajevo delalice@state.gov

033-704-000

Non-Immigrant Visas for Study and Summer

EmploymentFull-Time University

Programs or One Year High

School Exchange (F1 visa).

Fulbright Scholarship,

Summer Work and Travel

Program (J1 visa).

Vocational Education (M1

visa)

The Process

Research and Apply

Pay SEVIS Fee

I-20 DS-

2019

Apply for VisaStudy/Work in USA

Student Visas

Bona fide students, accepted to a study or exchange program in the United States, with the resources to cover the cost of education and related expenses should encounter no problems obtaining a visa for that purpose.

The applicant must demonstrate intention to return to their home country after completing their studies.

INA 214(b)

Applies to all (Student) Applicants:

“Every applicant shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for a visa, and the immigration officers, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status…”

EducationUSA Advising Centers

Sonja Przulj, Director, American Corner Banja Luka.

BanjaLuka@EducationUSA.info; Phone: 051-466-993

EducationUSA Advising Centers

Information on study in the U.S. 450 EducationUSA advising center in

170 countries Supported by the U.S. Department of

State Goal: providing objective information on

the range of study opportunities available in the U.S.

www.educationusa.info

EducationUSA Advisers can help!

EducationUSA Advisers

Professional advisers in hundreds of EducationUSA Advising Centers guide students in their search for institutions or programs of study in the United States that meet their individual needs.

Advisers can help you understand the application process, establish timelines, prepare to take required tests, learn about the U.S. student visa process, and make a smooth transition to a U.S. campus.

Why study in the United States?

QUALITY

CHOICE

DIVERSITY: 819,644 International Students in

2012/13 FLEXIBILITY

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Five Steps to US study

1) Research your options2) Complete your application3) Finance your studies4) Apply for your student visa5) Prepare for your departure

www.EducationUSA.state.gov

Your 5 steps Facebook app.

Degree Type

Degree Type

Step 1: Define your priorities

Financial Aid

Special

Needs

Type of

School

Admissions

Sports &

Activities

Location

Cost

Housing

Majors

Costs

Financial Aid- UG

Merit-Based

• Academic achievements, high test scores

• Special talents (music, art, etc.), athletic abilities, and/or leadership potential

• Other personal characteristics

Need-Based

• Family income & financial need

• May also consider certain merits

On-campus Employment

• Up to 20 hours/week when school is in session

• Up to 40 hours/week during breaks

• Depends on availability - average earning can be $1,500 - $2,500 per year

Financial Aid- Graduate  

Assistantships

• Work for institution in research/teaching

• Provides tuition + living stipend

• Typically requires an interview and good academic standing

Fellowships

• Government, institutions, and organizations

• Conduct research for degree

• Covers costs, admin, living, etc.

On-campus employment

• Up to 20 hours/week when school is in session

• Up to 40 hours/week during breaks

• Depends on availability - average earning can be $1,500 - $2,500/year

Research and Narrow Your Choices

.

“Look at pictures, download videos, and try to become familiar with the school. Picture yourself on the campus. If you don’t like the picture, then try another one!”

- Management student from Brazil

“ Don’t try to match yourself to a university, rather try to pick a university that matches you.”

- Undergraduate student from the United Kingdom

Prepare For Standardized Tests UG

Prepare for Standardized Tests Grad

Preparing Successful Application

Application process: 12 to 18 months before

Limit the applications between 4 to 7 programs

Application Form Application Fee Transcripts Personal Statement Recommendations Financial Statement

CONTACT:

SONJA PRZULJ, Student Advisor and Director of the American Corner

Banja Luka

banjaluka@educationusa.info

acbl_nub@yahoo.com

THANK YOU!

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR APPLICATION!