Basic Requirements for program participation are as follows:

·  Applicant must be a United States Citizen.

· Applicant must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at participating institutions in Maryland*, Delaware*, Virginia*, Florida* and Washington, D.C.*

· Applicant must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the College or University level and an official transcript should accompany the application.

· Applicant should be at least a junior by the end of Fall Semester.

· Applicant must submit an essay (500 words or less) explaining why he/she wishes to study abroad and how it is related to his/her professional (academic) and personal (social) goals.

· Applicant must submit a copy of financial aid award letter detailing the financial aid he/she is currently receiving from his/her home institution.

·  Applicant must submit two letters of reference, one from a Faculty Member and the other from an Academic Advisor.

The Participating institutions are:

*Maryland (University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Bowie State University; Coppin State College; Frostburg State University; Salisbury University; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; University of Maryland, College Park and Towson University).*Delaware (Delaware State University), * Virginia (Hampton University and Norfolk State University), *Florida (Florida A and M University), and *Washington, D.C. (University of the District of Columbia).