Overview
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Department of State United States is calling for a worldwide contest to participate in the Fulbright Program in Science and Technology. This program awards doctoral scholarships in science, technology and engineering in the most prestigious U.S. universities. For the year 2010 will give approximately 45 scholarships worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique and innovative skills in scientific fields. Students have an outstanding academic record.
The study areas considered are: aeronautics and astronomy / aeronautics engineering, agriculture, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, energy, engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean), environmental science, geology / science land and atmosphere, engineering and information science, mathematics, neuroscience / brain and cognitive sciences, oceanography, physics. You can find a brief description of each area of study http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech.html
Eligible Candidates
Applicants must be Costa Rican citizens or legal permanent residents in Costa Rica. Not be taken into account for U.S. citizens, a Costa Rican resident permit holders in the United States, Costa Rican or father or mother (or both) Americans or U.S. born. Depending on the area of study must have a bachelor's degree or a full degree at the time of filing the application. The English language is a prerequisite (minimum 600 points or its equivalent in TOEFL - recent). The GRE will be asked to candidates who are nominated to the selection committee in the U.S.. In addition, candidates in biology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics, must submit the GRE - "subject test", should be nominated for the scholarship. Each country can nominate up to two main candidates and an alternate.
Fellows undertake this program, without exception, to return to Costa Rica after finishing their studies and to reside permanently in this country during the two years following that date. The process began in February 2010. Selected candidates will begin their program of study in the United States between July and September 2011.
Application Process
Preliminary forms complete and two complete copies (including copies of documents) must be submitted by Monday April 12 at the office of Cultural Affairs of the United States Embassy in San José. Subsequently be notified to shortlisted candidates to prepare the final application form. Documents will not be returned.
Besides the application form must submit the following documents:
- Official academic record showing all courses taken, grades obtained (higher education) will not accept partial transcripts that show only the approved materials;
- Copies of diplomas obtained;
- Results of the TOEFL or TOEIC to demonstrate mastery of English;
- Three letters of recommendation
Inquiries
For inquiries, call the Office of Cultural Affairs to mobile 2519-2211 or 2519-2282, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, or e perezal@state.gov or brenessx@state.gov
Application Deadline: Monday, April 12
Para bajar el formulario presione aquí: Versión en Word o Versión en PDF
Spanish Version: http://sanjose.usembassy.gov/education/fulbright_sta.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Department of State United States is calling for a worldwide contest to participate in the Fulbright Program in Science and Technology. This program awards doctoral scholarships in science, technology and engineering in the most prestigious U.S. universities. For the year 2010 will give approximately 45 scholarships worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique and innovative skills in scientific fields. Students have an outstanding academic record.
The study areas considered are: aeronautics and astronomy / aeronautics engineering, agriculture, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, energy, engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean), environmental science, geology / science land and atmosphere, engineering and information science, mathematics, neuroscience / brain and cognitive sciences, oceanography, physics. You can find a brief description of each area of study http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/scienceandtech.html
Eligible Candidates
Applicants must be Costa Rican citizens or legal permanent residents in Costa Rica. Not be taken into account for U.S. citizens, a Costa Rican resident permit holders in the United States, Costa Rican or father or mother (or both) Americans or U.S. born. Depending on the area of study must have a bachelor's degree or a full degree at the time of filing the application. The English language is a prerequisite (minimum 600 points or its equivalent in TOEFL - recent). The GRE will be asked to candidates who are nominated to the selection committee in the U.S.. In addition, candidates in biology, biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics, must submit the GRE - "subject test", should be nominated for the scholarship. Each country can nominate up to two main candidates and an alternate.
Fellows undertake this program, without exception, to return to Costa Rica after finishing their studies and to reside permanently in this country during the two years following that date. The process began in February 2010. Selected candidates will begin their program of study in the United States between July and September 2011.
Application Process
Preliminary forms complete and two complete copies (including copies of documents) must be submitted by Monday April 12 at the office of Cultural Affairs of the United States Embassy in San José. Subsequently be notified to shortlisted candidates to prepare the final application form. Documents will not be returned.
Besides the application form must submit the following documents:
- Official academic record showing all courses taken, grades obtained (higher education) will not accept partial transcripts that show only the approved materials;
- Copies of diplomas obtained;
- Results of the TOEFL or TOEIC to demonstrate mastery of English;
- Three letters of recommendation
Inquiries
For inquiries, call the Office of Cultural Affairs to mobile 2519-2211 or 2519-2282, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, or e perezal@state.gov or brenessx@state.gov
Application Deadline: Monday, April 12
Para bajar el formulario presione aquí: Versión en Word o Versión en PDF
Spanish Version: http://sanjose.usembassy.gov/education/fulbright_sta.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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