Fulbright Fellowship Program
International Fulbright Science and Technology Award
The International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Outstanding Foreign Students provides talented students with an opportunity to pursue Ph.D. study at top U.S. universities. Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, the Award is designed to be the most prestigious international scholarship in science and technology. This exciting Award Program, a result of the 2006 U.S. University Presidents Summit, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, demonstrates the United States’ commitment to welcoming top-notch future researchers and leaders to pursue serious scientific study and research at U.S. institutions.
International Fulbright Science and Technology Award recipients come from all regions of the world and engage in a wide-range of scientific inquiry. Recipients are chosen through a rigorous multi-tiered, merit-based selection process in their home countries. This is followed by a field and discipline review committee of well-known U.S. academic leaders. Final nominations are from a blue-ribbon Advisory Panel including U.S. university deans, presidents, a Nobel Laureate, and approval from the Fulbright Scholarship Board.
The Award recipients receive assistance in gaining admission to prestigious U.S. institutions and three years of fiscal support which includes: academic tuition and fee coverage, a monthly living stipend, book and supplies allowance, conference and research allowances, health and accident coverage, round trip airfare from home country to the United States, and specially tailored enrichment activities. Hosting U.S. institutions are expected to provide support for the remaining expenses toward the completion of the Ph.D. J-1 visa sponsorship is granted for up to five years.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible you must:
- be a citizen of a country where there is an active Fulbright Foreign Student Program;
- apply through the Fulbright Commission or Post in your country of citizenship; and
- have completed your bachelor’s degree (comparable to a U.S. bachelor’s degree) on or before August 2009. It is highly recommended that your bachelor’s degree is in the same or a related field for which you plan to pursue Ph.D. study.
You are ineligible if you:
- are currently studying in the U.S.;
- have received a previous Fulbright award; or
- only plan to pursue non-degree study.
APPLICATIONS
Online Application - for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award
Application Instructions - for the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award
FREE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EXAM
To support your participation, we invite you to take the free English Proficiency Exam which will be administered on the following dates:
- San Salvador. Centro Cultural Salvadoreño Americano, Av. Los Sisimiles, next to Metrocentro, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., on April 26, 2008.
Please confirm your participation in the exam to: stadvisor@hotmail.com no later than Thursday, March 27, 2008. Only applicants registered for the exam will be admitted. It is important to arrive at the test site 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Photo ID will be required for admission.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
May 17, 2008
PROGRAM CALENDAR
- Promotion of the Program
March 2008
- English Proficiency Exam
April 26, 2008
- Deadline for Application
May 17, 2008