THE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

Are you are looking  forward to study in USA with a fully funded scholarship? Then this is an opportunity to avail yourself. Fulbright Scholarships are currently open. In this article we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits and  the step by step application process involved.

WHAT IS THE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP?

The Fulbright Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is only offered for masters and PhD studies.  The Fulbright scholarship covers full tuition fee, a living stipend, full accommodation fee, airfare and health insurance.

Also, This scholarship is sponsored by the U.S.  Government . This scholarship is  also awarded irrespective of an applicant’s race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The scholarship also granted to persons from economically disadvantaged families, minorities and those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. In addition, the Fulbright scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to two to five years of funding for graduate and PhD level study or research at a U.S. university.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHP

  The United States of America has been providing Fulbright scholarships to numerous international students across the globe in other to pursue their studies in United States Universities and academic institutions.

The scholarship was initiated to help artistic, young and talented international students to pursue their graduate studies and conduct first class research in the United States of America.

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

This scholarship covers tuition, a living stipend, airfare and health insurance, etc. The Fulbright program provides funding throughout the duration of your study.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

•   Required Language: English
• Eligible Countries: International students from 155 countries around the world.

NOTE: Program eligibility and selection procedures vary from country to country.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP?

• Make Online Application
• To apply to Fulbright program you need to assemble a variety of materials to help the USEFP assess your qualifications. All materials must be submitted with your application.
• Prepare Academic Transcripts and Degrees

All transcripts and degrees from a 4-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent – equivalent programs include international three-year bachelor programs or ACCA.

When submitting your application, you may report the unofficial GRE score given on the day of the test, or your official score if you have received it. GRE general (international) test scores are required at the time of application.

• Recommendation letters are required

You will need to have three recommendations submitted with your application by the application deadline. Your recommendation letter can be written by:
A teacher, an employer and a researcher.

• Prepare Academic Resume

A current and most up-to-date resume should be added to the space provided on the application form. You do not need to have it in any special format.

• Submission of online application

• Interview

After your written application has been submitted and reviewed, you may be invited to a panel interview.
Remember, an interview is a positive indicator of selection, but is not a guarantee of admission.

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