I understand that by applying to YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program:
I will be expected to be a diplomatic representative of my country. I commit to fulfilling all requirements of the program. I will complete all program requests for information by the stated deadlines. I will be open to the cultural differences experienced during the program in the U.S., including differences in society, food, and weather.
I understand that i will be rooming with someone of another country and/or religion and confirm that I am willing to do so. (The institutes will only matches individuals of the same gender withing rooming assignments.)
I certify that the information given in this application and all attached materials is complete and accurate to the best of knowledge. In signing this application i certify that i am not an employee, spouse, or a dependent of an employee of the U.S. Department of State. I understand that in addition to the selection process outlined in this application, the final descision of my application and my status as a YSEALI Academic Fellow is contingent upon program funding, on the ability of the U.S. Department of State to place me at an appropriate U.S. university, and on my ability to receive and maintain a J-1 visa to the United States. If selected as a YSEALI Academic Fellow finalist, I agree to abide by the stipuations of the J-1 visa requirements, and by all program regulations, and to return to my home country for a minimum of two years upon completion of the YSEALI Academic Fellows Program.
I agree with the above statement and i confirm that everything contained within this application is true and accurate.