Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program

Published by Abinaidah Chaseba

Deadline: 4 December 2024

Open to:   Tunisian citizens

Benefits:  Fully funded scholarship

DESCRIPTION

Through academic opportunities, professional engagement, and leadership development, TJSP fosters economic growth, stability, and democratic development in Tunisia by equipping a network of youth with essential skills to lead positive change in their professional fields and communities.

The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program provides 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.
Important notice: The application is open for students that are in their second year of undergraduate education or above. Students who are in their first or final year of study at the time of application are not eligible to apply.

ELIGIBILITY

The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program does not discriminate against applicants based on color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by U.S. law.  TJSP alumni have come from all 24 governorates of Tunisia.

Competition for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship 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 in their second year of undergraduate education or above. Students who are in their first or final year of study at the time of application are not eligible to apply.
    • Architecture students are eligible in their second, third, fourth, or fifth year of study.
    • Engineering students are eligible in their 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, 2025;
  • is committed to returning to Tunisia after completion of the program for a period of two years in accordance with the United States Department of State’s J-1 visa regulations;
  • is able to achieve a Duolingo English Test (DET) score of at least 100; and
  • completes the academic year prior to study in the United States in good standing with a passing average (a.k.a. moyenne générale).

Please note that you do not need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Duolingo English Test (DET) to apply for this program. Only semi-finalists are required to take the DET, which will be coordinated by IREX and at no cost to the semi-finalist.

BENEFITS

This is a fully funded scholarship. The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Department of State and implemented by IREX. Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.

HOW TO APPLY?

Before applying please complete the online registration and all questions must be answered in English, except where specified.

For further information, please visit the official website.