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Watch videos of our recently returned participants as they talk about their experience in the USA.View all videos?
| It sounds too good to be true, what’s the catch? | ||||||||
| There isn’t one. See the endorsement by one of Australia’s leading post-war diplomats, Rawdon Dalrymple AO. Mr Dalrymple was a previous Australian Ambassador to the USA. | ||||||||
| Am I guaranteed a scholarship by enrolling in the Program? | ||||||||
| Even though the program maintains a100% success rate in obtaining scholarships, the institutions' admissions departments determine the scholarships to be awarded. In the unlikely event that a participant does not receive the stipulated scholarship offers, they will be given a 100% refund of the monies paid to us & IDEA. |
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| How many universities participate? | ||||||||
| Around 70 Institutions participate each year and are renewed annually depending on their recruitment needs and objectives. Click for a full list of participating Universities. > Back to the top |
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| When can I begin or continue my university studies in the USA? | ||||||||
| Once selected by a university, participants can select to begin or continue their studies in August (fall semester) as well as in January (spring semester). |
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| Can I participate in the Program if I do not speak English? | ||||||||
| Yes. Participants who need to improve their knowledge of the English language prior to beginning with university studies will generally be able to study English at the recruiting institution under the same scholarship arrangement. So, knowledge of English is not a requirement for participation in the Program. > Back to the top |
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| Can I transfer previous university work to the U.S. institution? | ||||||||
| Yes. However, each class taken, along with its academic program, must be evaluated by the American institution to determine its equivalency to the American system. |
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| How long are the scholarships valid for? | ||||||||
| Generally, most of the institutions participating in the Program offer scholarships for the duration of the university career provided that performance is maintained. > Back to the top |
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| What type of visa do I need to study in the USA? | ||||||||
| Once selected and offered a scholarship by an institution, the student must obtain a visa to enter and study in the USA. We will assist in obtaining all necessary documentation to be presented to the institution and be admitted. The institution will then issue the I-20 form that must be personally presented by the beneficiary at the American embassy in the country of origin in order to obtain the student visa. |
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| Can I work in the USA? | ||||||||
| Every institution has its own rules but students may work as long as they follow the regulations imposed by the U.S. Government with regards to International students. Currently, International students may legally work up to 20 hours per week. > Back to the top |
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| What are the benefits of participating in the Program? | ||||||||
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| How do I apply? | ||||||||
| Go to the How to Apply page to find out about the application process and download the application forms. > Back to the top |
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| Do I need travel and medical insurance? | ||||||||
Yes.
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| I’m not very good at sports; do I still have a chance? | ||||||||
| The Sports Scholarships Program targets recreational or amateur sports men or women of low, average, and high level ability who meet the eligibility criteria. Your current abilities are less important than your commitment and potential. |
