DEADLINE: The applicant must personally complete and submit the application by 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Applications submitted by persons other than the applicant will be dismissed

In addition to the online application, the applicant must do the following:

1. Print and sign the Signature Page which comes up after the application has been submitted.

2. Compile or order the following documents:

   1. Official (original) credit transcripts; these are statements that document the applicant’s performance in all prior coursework and grades (or marks). The transcript must be in English or officially translated. The content of the transcripts must be officially evaluated by one of the following credentials evaluators:

      • World Educational Services
        P.O. Box 745
        Old Chelsea Station
        New York, NY 10113-0745
        http://www.wes.org
        
        Order: Comprehensive Course-by-Course Report
        Cost: $160
        

      • Joseph Silny & Associates
        P.O. Box 248233
        Coral Gables, FL 33124
        http://www.jsilny.com
        
        Order: University and Post-Secondary Course-by-Course and Grade Point Average Equivalent
        Cost: $130 + $40 = $170

      The secondary school or university degree must be accepted as valid for admission purposes and any coursework taken at an institution outside of Florida must be acceptable as transfer credit by the institution in Florida to which you are admitted before the tuition exemption is awarded.

   2. A legible copy of the Admission Letter from the Florida institution (SUS or community college) that is listed in the submitted application

   3. A copy of the passport page that clearly shows the applicant’s name and country of citizenship

   4. A clear photocopy of the applicant’s student’s visa. A legible copy of the immigration papers received from the admitting university in Florida (either Form I-20 or DS 2019) will also be accepted for the original award.

   5. A signed letter of recommendation

   6. A standard (4 1/8" x 9 1/2"), self-addressed, stamped envelope (if the applicant is from outside of the USA the envelope should not be stamped.)

   7. Typed Statements:

      • Personal Statement: Please describe your background, personal and academic interests, academic record and achievements, as well as your aspirations for the future. (approx. 1000 words)

      • Statement of Purpose: Compose an essay (3-5 paragraphs) describing how your training and education will contribute to the linkage between your home country and Florida. (approx. 1000 words)

3. Mail all the documents listed in 1 and 2 to the following address:

   Eastern Europe Linkage Institute
   University of Central Florida
   Office of International Studies, Suite 395
   P.O. Box 163105
   Orlando, FL 32816-3105
   

   If necessary the street address is:

   12424 Research Parkway
   Suite 395
   Orlando, FL 32826-3208

Deadlines – Applications all with supporting documents must be postmarked no later than:
- March 24, 2010 (International mail)
- March 31, 2010 (Domestic mail)