Ukrainian Student Association in the USA (USA/USA)

The purpose of USA/USA is to recruit and advise a select number of Ukrainian students who are considering pursuing an American college education. Tens of Ukrainian students apply to USA/USA each year by submitting a free essay and an essay of purpose, and a biography all written in English, recommendations from both a teacher and a friend, high school transcripts, and a personal photo. Applicants are also required to describe a project with reference to Ukraine that they would implement while studying in America. All applicants are tested in English and interviewed in their
regional center. Ten students are then invited to attend a two week workshop in Ukraine. USA/USA hosts the week-long workshop, which explains the U.S. educational system to the students and gives them information on the TOEFL, SAT I, and SAT II tests. Students are advised on how to choose a college, complete applications, apply for fee waivers and compete for scholarships. If students are unable to obtain fee waivers, USA/USA will provide the necessary funding. The selected students choose the universities and colleges, then then fill out and send in their own applications. 

Last updated:    April 2001

A print version of much of the information contained in this NIS Third Sector Organizations section can be found in the The Post-Soviet Handbook (Seattle and London: University of Washington Press, 1999).

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