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- How do I study in the United States?
- How can I apply for a Scholarship?
- What exchange student opportunities are available?
- Can I apply for an internship with the US Embassy?
- Have some fun while learning about US Government.
How do I study in the United States?
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides two nonimmigrant visa categories for persons wishing to study in the U.S. At an educational institution approved by the Beaureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, the "F" visa is for academic studies, and the "M" visa is for nonacademic or vocational studies. All academic and vocational educational institutions and exchange visitor program sponsors must enter student and exchange visitor data into the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) electronic Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
Students accepted at academic institutions will receive, from the school, Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status for Academic and Language Students. Nonacademic or vocational institutions issue Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students.
Student Visa applicants must provide the following documents:
- Form I-20.
- Financial evidence showing sufficient funds to cover the costs for the first year of intended study and a reasonable source of funds thereafter.
- Evidence of ties to your country and that you will depart the United States when you have completed your studies.
- An application form (DS-156/157 and 158) completed and signed. One form is needed for each person, including children. Blank forms are available at the bank where the application fee is paid. You can pay the $100.00 application fee (or peso equivalent) at a designated BPI or Citibank branch. See Where To Pay The Application Fee for a list of bank locations.
- A valid passport.
- One color photograph 2.0" x 2.0" against a white background glued to the application form where specified.
Being accepted by a U.S. school and being issued an I-20 will not by itself result in issuance of a student visa. Students must demonstrate that the primary purpose for their travel to the United States is for study. Under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, applicants still must prove that they will leave the U.S. upon expiration of their authorized period of stay. A school admission as demonstrated by the I-20 is only one of the factors we must consider.
More Information:
www.students.gov - This site has everything for a student from studying in the U.S., internships, job search, scholarships, financial aid, military, and community service.
http://www.paef.org.ph/student.asp - Student application for Fulbright Scholarship.
How can I apply for a Scholarship?
- The Fulbright Program in the Philippines selects outstanding candidates
for its awards program. Since 1948 more than 2000 Filipinos and American
postgraduates, academics and professionals have completed Fulbright
Fellowships to study, research or lecture in each other's countries.
For more information visit the Philippine-American Educational Foundation web site.
- The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides opportunities for mid-career
professionals through participation in specialized non-degree programs
at selected US universities.
For more information visit the Philippine-American Educational Foundation web site.
- Scholarships for Filipinos to study at the graduate level (master's
or doctoral studies) at the University of Hawaii and participate in
East-West Center programs. Awards are also given to Filipino professionals
for non-degree advance work at the Center.
For more information visit the Philippine-American Educational Foundation web site.
For more information on scholarship, please visit: http://www.scholarship.gov
What exchange student opportunities are available?
International Visitors Leadership Program (IVP) - A three to four week study tour to 4-6 cities in the U.S. where topics include security, trafficking, U.S. Judicial System, Conflict Resolution, U.S. Foreign Policy, Environmental Protection and others.
- Aquino Fellowship Program – An IV program in honor of the late husband of former President Corazon Aquino, which focuses on Journalism and Public Service. Awarded to persons who are making significant contribution to the Philippines.
- Thomasite Legacy Award – An IV program in education given to a Metrobank Outstanding Teacher of the Year awardee. Upon completion of IV program, the participant will tour the Philippines for one year, sharing lessons learned.
The YES Program - This was established in October 2002
to provide scholarships for secondary school students from countries with
significant Muslim populations to spend an academic year in the U.S. This
program seeks to expand communication between the people of the United
States and the partner countries in the interest of promoting mutual understanding
and respect.
For the 2004/05 academic year, forty students from various parts of the
Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) have been chosen to participate
in this program. The students will live with host families, attend school,
engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire
leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and
cultures. When they return, they will be expected to work together to
share what they have learned and make a difference in their home communities.
ACCESS Program: Philippines
This program was initiated by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS)
and the International Training Office (ITO) of Northern Illinois University
(NIU), undertaken in partnership with Capitol University in Cagayan de
Oro City, Misamis Oriental Province in Mindanao, and is coordinated by
the Youth Programs Division of ECA. Under this program, thirty Muslim
and non-Muslim Filipino students and adult leaders, selected from all
geographic parts of the ARRM in an open, merit-based recruitment process,
attended a four-week institute at NIU which started on April 1, 2004.
Can I apply for an internship with the US Embassy?
For U.S. Citizens: http://www.careers.state.gov/student/index.html
For non-U.S. Citizen: http://philippines.usembassy.gov/wwwh3051.html
Have some fun while learning about US Government:
- State Department Web Magazine For Students
- State Dept. Student page
- Guide to the U.S. Government for Kids
- Department of Interior
- The White House
- CIA
- NSA