Study of the U.S. Institutes for Global Student Leaders Program (Bangladesh)

The five-week program will be hosted by the Northern Nevada International Center at the University of Nevada in Reno, via an award to Meridian International Center. The tentative dates for this program are June 24 to July 26, 2025.  SUSI for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs that provide undergraduate student leaders a deeper understanding of U.S. culture and enhance their leadership skills.

The program includes a four-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour to a different region of the United States. During the academic residency, participants will participate in educational and cultural activities outside of the classroom. The residency will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates nominated for this program must:
  • Be a citizen of Bangladesh and have a Bangladeshi passport;
  • Be between 18 and 25 years of age;
  • Be mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful, and inquisitive;
  • Be willing to respectfully engage with fellow participants representing different backgrounds and different points view;
  • Be willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and educational travel; and
  • Be comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to adjust to cultural and social practices different from those of their home country.
  • Demonstrate commitment to community service and extracurricular university activities;
  • Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university and community activities;
  • Demonstrate English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing, listening);
  • Demonstrate interest in the topic of Climate Change and the Environment;
  • Have at least one semester left of their undergraduate studies, and be committed to returning to their home universities following completion of the program;
  • Have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of their home country;
  • Have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by grades, awards, and teacher recommendations;
  • Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States

Application Requirements

• Application forms must either be typed or completed in legible and clear handwriting.
• Please note that each application must include a letter of recommendation from either a department head or faculty dean, and a passport size photograph.

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh.