Overview
Applications are welcomed from students qualified to study towards a Master’s or PhD degree. Applications from students registered for doctoral degrees in South Africa who wish to pursue one year of graduate study in the United States for non-degree purposes are also accepted.
Please note that MBA and medical studies are not supported by this program.
Funding:
The Fulbright program provides funding for up to two years of study.
Required qualification:
A Bachelor (Hons), BTech degree or an equivalent four-year university degree is required to qualify for Master’s studies, while a Master’s degree is required for doctoral studies in the United States.
Recipients of previous grants:
Applicants who have received previous Fulbright student grants are not eligible.
Previous travel to the United States:
Applicants who have never traveled and/or studied in the United States will be given priority over those who have spent a considerable time in the United States and/or who have regularly traveled there.
Previous study outside South Africa:
Applicants who have never studied outside South Africa will be given priority over those who have spent a considerable amount of time studying abroad.
Second Masters:
Applicants applying for a first Masters will be given priority over those who are applying for a second Masters. Those considering a second Masters should justify their reasoning for pursuing a second Masters rather than a PhD program.
Citizenship and residency status:
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Applicants holding U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency are ineligible for Fulbright grants to the United States (FSB Policy Statements, 521.1b).
Immigration regulations:
Applicants must promise full compliance with U.S. laws and regulations governing immigration and naturalization. All grant-holders must return to South Africa on completion of their studies.
Commencement of studies:
Applications for the current cycle are for studies commencing at the start of the 2011 U.S. academic year.
Dependents:
The U.S. Embassy and the Fulbright Program are not responsible in any way for dependents accompanying a Fulbright grantee to the United States. Should a grantee want dependents to accompany him/her, the grantee must show proof of financial means to provide travel, adequate health insurance, and support for them.
Application forms:
Application forms are available from the Fulbright website:
http://southafrica.usembassy.gov
• All applications must be accompanied by the document marked “Checklist”, found at the end of these guidelines.
• Please do not email or fax applications.
• Send signed and completed applications, preferably by registered mail, to:
The Fulbright Program
U.S. Embassy
P.O. Box 9536
Pretoria 0001
Closing date for applications:
The closing date for applications is APRIL 20, 2010. The deadline for all documents (applications, transcripts and reference letters) is non-negotiable. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications are complete and that all supporting documents are received by the closing date.
Applicants should emphasize to their referees the importance of submitting reference letters by 20 April.
SA students & scholars
Mareka Chabedi Tel: (012) 431-4155 (012) 431-4155
Fax: (012) 431-4618
chabedimm@state.gov
US students & scholars
Tenimba Morgan
Tel: (012) 431-4156 (012) 431-4156
Fax: (012) 431-4618
morgants@state.gov
General Information
Marjorie Julies
Tel: (012) 431-4189 (012) 431-4189
Fax: (012) 431-4618
juliesme@state.gov
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Applications are welcomed from students qualified to study towards a Master’s or PhD degree. Applications from students registered for doctoral degrees in South Africa who wish to pursue one year of graduate study in the United States for non-degree purposes are also accepted.
Please note that MBA and medical studies are not supported by this program.
Funding:
The Fulbright program provides funding for up to two years of study.
Required qualification:
A Bachelor (Hons), BTech degree or an equivalent four-year university degree is required to qualify for Master’s studies, while a Master’s degree is required for doctoral studies in the United States.
Recipients of previous grants:
Applicants who have received previous Fulbright student grants are not eligible.
Previous travel to the United States:
Applicants who have never traveled and/or studied in the United States will be given priority over those who have spent a considerable time in the United States and/or who have regularly traveled there.
Previous study outside South Africa:
Applicants who have never studied outside South Africa will be given priority over those who have spent a considerable amount of time studying abroad.
Second Masters:
Applicants applying for a first Masters will be given priority over those who are applying for a second Masters. Those considering a second Masters should justify their reasoning for pursuing a second Masters rather than a PhD program.
Citizenship and residency status:
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Applicants holding U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency are ineligible for Fulbright grants to the United States (FSB Policy Statements, 521.1b).
Immigration regulations:
Applicants must promise full compliance with U.S. laws and regulations governing immigration and naturalization. All grant-holders must return to South Africa on completion of their studies.
Commencement of studies:
Applications for the current cycle are for studies commencing at the start of the 2011 U.S. academic year.
Dependents:
The U.S. Embassy and the Fulbright Program are not responsible in any way for dependents accompanying a Fulbright grantee to the United States. Should a grantee want dependents to accompany him/her, the grantee must show proof of financial means to provide travel, adequate health insurance, and support for them.
Application forms:
Application forms are available from the Fulbright website:
http://southafrica.usembassy.gov
• All applications must be accompanied by the document marked “Checklist”, found at the end of these guidelines.
• Please do not email or fax applications.
• Send signed and completed applications, preferably by registered mail, to:
The Fulbright Program
U.S. Embassy
P.O. Box 9536
Pretoria 0001
Closing date for applications:
The closing date for applications is APRIL 20, 2010. The deadline for all documents (applications, transcripts and reference letters) is non-negotiable. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications are complete and that all supporting documents are received by the closing date.
Applicants should emphasize to their referees the importance of submitting reference letters by 20 April.
SA students & scholars
Mareka Chabedi Tel: (012) 431-4155 (012) 431-4155
Fax: (012) 431-4618
chabedimm@state.gov
US students & scholars
Tenimba Morgan
Tel: (012) 431-4156 (012) 431-4156
Fax: (012) 431-4618
morgants@state.gov
General Information
Marjorie Julies
Tel: (012) 431-4189 (012) 431-4189
Fax: (012) 431-4618
juliesme@state.gov
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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