Studying in the USA

Scholarship Opportunities

If you wish to apply for the Hubert H. Humprey Fellowship Program, you will need the Hubert Humphrey Application Form.   Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this document.  Download it  if you do not have this programme installed on your computer.  The form may take a few seconds to download.

If you wish to apply for the Fulbright Graduate Student Program, you will need the Fulbright Graduate Student Application Form.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this document.  Download it  if you do not have this programme installed on your computer. The form may take a few seconds to download.

If you wish to apply for the Fulbright-LASPAU Faculty Development Program Graduate Student Program, you will need the Fulbright-LASPAU Application Form.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this document.  Download it  if you do not have this programme installed on your computer. The form may take a few seconds to download.

If you wish to apply for the Fulbright-OAS Ecology Student Program, you will need the Fulbright-OAS Application Form.  Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view this document.  Download it  if you do not have this programme installed on your computer. The form may take a few seconds to download.

Students who plan to study in the United States should contact the Embassy's Educational Advisor, Eva Barnes, at (876)702-6172 or via email by clicking the following link:  opakgn@state.gov . 

Questions and Answers

What is the deadline for application to a university?

It differs from university to university.  Look in the Foreign Student Supplement or one of the college directories under "Application Deadline" to find each university's deadline.  Some universities have "rolling admissions," which means there is not a particular deadline set for admission and applications can be sent in at any time.  Look in the Foreign Student Supplement for more details about which colleges and universities accept students on a rolling admissions basis.

How can I find out what courses are offered at various universities?

When writing to colleges, ask them to send you their course catalogues, which will provide a breakdown of courses offered under each major area of study.  Additionally, much of this information can now be found on-line at each particular college's website.

When should I apply for financial aid?

If you wish to apply for financial aid, do so at the same time you apply for admission. Most university application forms will have a section you can fill out asking whether you want to apply for financial aid.  However, you should work with your current school's educational advisor to research other scholarship opportunities, such as grants provided to foreign students through private U.S. organizations, well in advance of submitting applications to schools to have an idea of how you could pay for your education if financial aid is not granted, or how you can supplement any financial aid you receive.