For more than half a century, the people of the United States have supported international educational and cultural exchange programs as an investment in global understanding and peace. In that tradition, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with funding from the American people and through its contractor World Learning, has implemented a program for Serbian students, the FORECAST Exchange Program.
FORECAST Exchange has provided scholarships for one academic year of undergraduate, non-degree study in the United States. The scholarship covers international/domestic travel, tuition, room and board, accident/sickness insurance, a small monthly stipend, and funding for books. Students take courses in their major field of study as well as electives. They live in university dormitories and have the opportunity to participate in campus organizations and activities and possible internships. They are also required to take part in community service activities in order to gain a better understanding of U.S. society and values.



The FORECAST Exchange Program is open to all academic fields of study and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin, or disability. Competition for the program is merit based. Finalists are selected on the basis of academic excellence, leadership potential, knowledge of English, and their preparedness for study in the United States.