United States Timor-Leste Scholarship Program
USTL offers fully funded scholarships for Timorese students to study a wide range of undergraduate subjects in the U.S., including English training, with added focus on community service and internships.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Full scholarship covering tuition, travel, living stipend, medical insurance, and visa costs for 2–4 years of undergraduate study in the U.S.
Summary: Provides outstanding Timorese students with fully funded scholarships for associate or bachelor's degrees at accredited U.S. institutions, including English training if needed.
Key Information: For citizens or permanent residents of Timor-Leste completing secondary school; requires return to Timor-Leste after completion.
Description
The United States Timor-Leste Scholarship Program (USTL) is designed to support talented students from Timor-Leste in pursuing undergraduate study—either associate or bachelor’s degrees—at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. The scholarship covers all major costs, including tuition, travel, living stipends, medical insurance, and visa fees. Selected applicants may receive up to one year of intensive English-language training in the U.S. prior to starting their degree program. In addition to academic coursework, the program encourages engagement in community service and professional internships. USTL supports a broad range of academic disciplines, such as agricultural science, business communication, economics, education, environmental science, international relations, political science, psychology, and sociology.
