I. Download the appropriate application document. Document must be TYPED – no handwritten applications:

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Complete Application A (MS Word form – FIRST SAVE FILE then complete)

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II. Attach curriculum vitae with dates and listing of work experience and academic history.

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III. Attach 3 letters of recommendation, letters must be in ENGLISH and must include contact information for the person writing the letter. At least one letter must be from a Dean or Department chairperson at your current or former university verifying your area of study and period of attendance.

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IV. Attach a detailed proposal describing your planned activity under one of the eligibility criteria as outlined above. This proposal must be TYPED, with one inch (24.4mm) margins, and 12 point type. No longer than 5 pages.

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V. Include in the proposal a brief budget explaining how the funds are to be used and the need for such funding.

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VI. If you have been admitted to a USA degree program or invited to do a short term study at USA you must attach a copy of the admission notification or letter of invitation from the academic department. If you have not applied for admission or have not contacted a USA department for affiliation you will be required to do so prior to accepting the award.

COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION PROCESS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ADMISSION TO USA OR TO YOUR HOST SITE. YOU MUST COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (INCLUDING IMMIGRATION/VISA APPLICATIONS, ETC.) RELEVANT TO YOUR PROPOSED ACTIVITY

1. USA study abroad student interested in study in Slovakia
2. USA study abroad students interested in study in Eastern Europe: Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia,
     Lithuania, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine.

I. Download the appropriate application document. Document must be TYPED – no handwritten applications:

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Complete Application B (MS Word form – FIRST SAVE FILE then complete)

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II. Attach a copy of your USA transcript with current course work and GPA (an official copy may be requested for verification during the review process).

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III. Attach 3 letters of recommendation, letters must be in ENGLISH and must include contact information for the person writing the letter. At least one letter must be from a Dean or Department chairperson, Academic Advisor or faculty member in your area of study.

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IV. Attach a detailed proposal describing your planned activity under one of the eligibility criteria as outlined above. This proposal must be TYPED, with one inch (24.4mm) margins, and 12 point type. No longer than 2 pages.

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V. Include in the proposal a brief budget explaining how the funds are to be used and the need for such funding.

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VI. If you have been admitted to study abroad program or invited to do an internship, service learning or research abroad attach a copy of the any letter of invitation. Prior admission to your activity or program of choice is NOT required for consideration for this award however be aware that you should demonstrate strong knowledge of your intended program in your application.

COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION PROCESS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ADMISSION TO USA STUDY ABROAD OR TO YOUR HOST SITE/PROGRAM. YOU MUST COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (INCLUDING IMMIGRATION/VISA APPLICATIONS, ETC.) RELEVANT TO YOUR PROPOSED ACTIVITY

A USA Council for International Education & Scholarship (USACIES) selection committee will review all applications received by the deadline. The committee reserves the right to contact the applicant for additional information, for interviews (phone, Skype, etc.) and to contact references as well as to verify all information submitted

i. Research scholars FROM SLOVAKIA coming to USA for additional study, research activities, conferences/presentations, and related activities
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ii. USA undergraduate, graduate students and/or faculty for research and teaching activities IN SLOVAKIA.

I. Download the appropriate application document. Document must be TYPED – no handwritten applications:

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Complete Application C (MS Word form – FIRST SAVE FILE then complete)

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II. Attach curriculum vitae with dates and listing of work experience and academic and publication history. Attach copies of any letters of invitation that you may have received from the hosting institution, faculty, etc.

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III. Attach 3 letters of recommendation, letters must be in ENGLISH and must include contact information for the person writing the letter. At least one letter must be from a colleague familiar with the area of research, teaching, study, etc.

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IV. Attach a detailed proposal describing your planned activity under one of the eligibility criteria as outlined above. This proposal must be TYPED, with one inch (24.4mm) margins, and 12 point type. No longer than 5 pages.

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V. Include in the proposal a brief budget explaining how the funds are to be used and the need for such funding.

COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION PROCESS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ADMISSION TO USA OR TO YOUR HOST SITE. YOU MUST COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (INCLUDING IMMIGRATION/VISA APPLICATIONS, ETC.) RELEVANT TO YOUR PROPOSED ACTIVITY