Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) which is aimed at providing opportunities for full-time, undergraduate, university/institute students from Tunisia to spend one academic year of non-degree study at a U.S. university or college is open for application.

Through academic opportunities, professional engagement, and leadership development, the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) fosters economic growth, stability, and democratic development in Tunisia by equipping the youths with essential skills.

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Key Fellowship Details

These are some of the key details about the ongoing Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP):

• Scholarship Sponsor(s): United States Department of State
• Host Institution(s): Institutions in the United States
• Study Level: All study level
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Worth: Not specified
• Number of Awards: Several
• Nationality: Tunisians

Eligibility Criteria for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP)

To be considered for the 2023-2024 Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP), applicants are to note that the program is merit-based and open to anyone who:

• is a Tunisian citizen;
• currently resides in Tunisia;
• is enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate, university/institute student in good academic standing at the time of application at a registered academic institution in Tunisia;
• is NOT in the final year of their undergraduate program at the time of application Engineering students are eligible in their first or second year (preparatory classes), and third and fourth year of undergraduate study;
• is able to receive a U.S. J-1 visa; is at least 18 years old by July 1, 2023;
• is committed to returning to Tunisia after completion of the program;
• is able to achieve a TOEFL score of at least 500; and
• completes the academic year prior to study in the United States in good standing with a passing average (a.k.a. moyenne générale).

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How to Apply

Interested applicants for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) 2023-2024 must complete their applications online. Applicants must fill out all required sections of the application and provide contact information for two references. Reference 1 and reference 2 must be completed by two different individuals who can speak to your suitability as a potential scholarship recipients.

Visit the Official Website for Further Details

Application Deadline: November 30, 2022 at 5 p.m Tunis time.