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CORD USA Summer Service Visits 2025
July 27 @ 8:00 am – August 9 @ 5:00 pm
We’re excited to announce that applications for CORD USA Summer Service Visits 2025 are now open for students! To ensure the best experience for everyone involved, please take note of the following important information below:
Chaperone Selection: Student applications will open only after chaperones have been selected. Once chosen, chaperones will receive all relevant information.
Full Program Commitment: Chaperones and students must commit to attending the entire program. Partial participation is not permitted.
Individual Applications: Each student must complete their own application independently. Applications submitted by a parent or guardian will be disqualified.
Visa and OCI Requirements: Participants must meet the visa requirements set by the Government of India or hold an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.
Accurate Contact Information: Ensure all email addresses are entered correctly during the application process. We are not responsible for errors, especially in the email addresses provided.
Self-Reliance During the Program: Students will spend two weeks in rural India, away from their families. They must be self-reliant and use their own email and cell phones for preparatory meetings and communication.
Email Acknowledgment: After submitting your application, you will receive an email acknowledgment. Further updates will be communicated via email—please check your spam folder regularly.
Recommendation Letter: As a chaperone, we require a recommendation from your Chinmaya Mission Center coordinator. As a student participant, we require a recommendation letter from your current Bala Vihar teacher. An email will be automatically sent to her/him once you apply.
Payment and Visit Details: Detailed payment and visit information can be found in the FAQ document. It is essential to download, read, and accept the terms and conditions before applying. Applications are evaluated by a National team and their decisions are final.
Apply here – https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2025/
Details of the visit:
Where: CORD Siruvani, India
Dates: July 27, 2025 (Sunday) to August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
Registration Fee: $1500 ($250 non-refundable fee per person for application registration and $1250 after the application is accepted.)