Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program in USA

Country: USA Category: Undergraduate Program Length: One academic year (9-10 months)

The Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program (TCCSP), part of the Department of State’s Thomas Jefferson Scholarships, offers full, one-year scholarships for young Tunisians studying at technical schools (ISETs) in Tunisia. The program provides participants with a deeper understanding of American culture and new globally applicable skills and expertise to help them contribute to the economic growth and development of their country.

Program participants pursue non-degree study at accredited U.S. community colleges in fields directly related to future growth sectors of Tunisia’s economy: agriculture, applied engineering, business management and administration, early childhood education, information technology, media, and tourism and hospitality.

Application Criteria for Tunisia Community College Scholarship Program

Qualified Applicants must have:

A citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country of Tunisia
Currently residing in Tunisia
Currently a full-time student at a technical school (ISET) in Tunisia and is in good academic standing
Able to receive and maintain a J-1 visa
Committed to returning to Tunisia after the program
Proficient in written and spoken English at the time of application
At least 18 years old by the time the program begins