Overview
The Traditional Fulbright program offers scholarships for Cypriot students wanting to pursue a Master’s Degree in the United States. The Fulbright competition is open for Master’s degrees in all fields except Medicine and Dentistry. Grants are for study at accredited U.S. universities beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The Traditional Fulbright Scholarship Program was established worldwide in 1946 and in Cyprus in 1962. The Fulbright Scholarship Program is a world renowned, merit-based scholarship program that aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. The title of ‘Fulbright Scholar’ carries tremendous prestige that continues to open doors for a lifetime. Fulbright scholars have been extraordinarily active and successful in the world: 39 have won Nobel prizes; 60 have won Pulitzer prizes; 22 have received MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Awards; 14 have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the U.S. highest honor. The ranks of past Fulbright Scholars, internationally, include former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the European Union High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, economist Milton Friedman, author John Updike, musician Aaron Copeland, Nobel Peace Prize Muhammad Yonus, Presidential Medal of Freedom John Hope Franklin and Olympic Gold Medalist Lee Evan. In Cyprus, Cypriot alumni include leading personalities in the political, social, cultural, economic and scientific life of the island.
The Traditional Fulbright Scholarship Program in Cyprus is funded by the people of Cyprus and the United States through governmental contributions and in some cases, financial aid from American Institutions.
AWARD BENEFITS / LENGTH OF PROGRAM
A Master’s degree in the United States usually takes two years. The scholarship is for a maximum amount of $25,000 each year, for a maximum total of $50,000. If the length of the program is less than two years, the scholarship award will be reduced accordingly. Scholarship grantees are expected to apply for financial assistance directly from the U.S. institutions, in addition to receiving the Fulbright scholarship. Financial assistance from the university is usually in the form of an assistantship. This assistance is usually renewable depending on the availability of university funds and satisfactory academic performance.
Travel costs are not included in the grants.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to be eligible, applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Applicants selected must have a Cypriot passport (they will have to travel to the U.S. with a Cypriot passport).
- Must not be citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States.
- Must have one parent who was born in Cyprus.
- Must have at least 3 years of secondary (lyceum) education in Cyprus.
AGE
Not be over 45 years of age on September 1, 2011.
MILITARY
Fulfill compulsory military obligation (males) before beginning their studies, if required by the Government or present valid exemption certificates.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
All applicants must have a minimum of 3/4, 3.75/5, 7/10 or 2/2 on their undergraduate transcripts or be ranked in the top 5% of their department.
All applicants must complete their Bachelor’s degree by the summer of 2012.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to submit test scores for the following tests. Although there are no minimum test score requirements, great emphasis will be placed on the U.S. standardized tests.
TOEFL or IELTS
The Fulbright Commission will accept the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL
Please be aware that some universities in the U.S. may not accept the IELTS; students submitting IELTS scores should be prepared to also take the TOEFL exam if they are awarded the scholarship.
TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years
GMAT or GRE
The GMAT is required for MBA and other business-related fields; the GRE test is required for all other fields.
GMAT and GRE scores are valid for 5 years
All test scores must be valid on July 29, 2011.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applicants seeking an MBA should be aware that strong preference will be given to those having at least 2 years of relevant work experience prior to beginning their MBA.
HEALTH
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health. No qualified, disabled applicant will, on the basis of disability, be subject to discrimination, provided that their physical and mental health is adequate to allow them to fulfill the terms of the grant.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The award of scholarships is primarily merit-based. An applicant’s financial need, although important for evaluation, is of secondary consideration in the selection process. Students must submit all required documentation by the deadline. All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed by the Fulbright Commission’s Scholarship Review Committee. Applicants who are approved by the Review Committee will be invited for an interview. All applicants must be present for an interview to be considered for a scholarship. Interviews usually take place in September.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The scholarship deadline for studies beginning in the U.S. in fall 2012 is Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:00pm.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Students must print out the application from our website, or pick up an application from the Cyprus Fulbright Commission’s office. Applications will be available in mid-May. Please read all the instructions which are attached to the application. Completed applications with supporting documents must be returned to the Fulbright Commission no later than 2.00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2011. Applications must be typed. All completed applications must be delivered in person by the applicant or his/her representative to a counselor at the Fulbright Commission who will review the application for complete documents.
GOVERNMENT AND SEMI-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Applications from civil servants, who have been appointed either by the Public Service Commission or the Educational Service Commission, must bear the written consent of their Permanent Secretary.
Candidates from semi-government organizations are also required to have their applications signed by their General Manager.
CONTACT INFO
Tel: 357 22669757 or 2271800
Fax: 357 22669151 or 2271385
Email: cfc@fulbright.org.cy
http://www.fulbright.org.cy/
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
The Traditional Fulbright program offers scholarships for Cypriot students wanting to pursue a Master’s Degree in the United States. The Fulbright competition is open for Master’s degrees in all fields except Medicine and Dentistry. Grants are for study at accredited U.S. universities beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The Traditional Fulbright Scholarship Program was established worldwide in 1946 and in Cyprus in 1962. The Fulbright Scholarship Program is a world renowned, merit-based scholarship program that aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. The title of ‘Fulbright Scholar’ carries tremendous prestige that continues to open doors for a lifetime. Fulbright scholars have been extraordinarily active and successful in the world: 39 have won Nobel prizes; 60 have won Pulitzer prizes; 22 have received MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Awards; 14 have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the U.S. highest honor. The ranks of past Fulbright Scholars, internationally, include former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, the European Union High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, economist Milton Friedman, author John Updike, musician Aaron Copeland, Nobel Peace Prize Muhammad Yonus, Presidential Medal of Freedom John Hope Franklin and Olympic Gold Medalist Lee Evan. In Cyprus, Cypriot alumni include leading personalities in the political, social, cultural, economic and scientific life of the island.
The Traditional Fulbright Scholarship Program in Cyprus is funded by the people of Cyprus and the United States through governmental contributions and in some cases, financial aid from American Institutions.
AWARD BENEFITS / LENGTH OF PROGRAM
A Master’s degree in the United States usually takes two years. The scholarship is for a maximum amount of $25,000 each year, for a maximum total of $50,000. If the length of the program is less than two years, the scholarship award will be reduced accordingly. Scholarship grantees are expected to apply for financial assistance directly from the U.S. institutions, in addition to receiving the Fulbright scholarship. Financial assistance from the university is usually in the form of an assistantship. This assistance is usually renewable depending on the availability of university funds and satisfactory academic performance.
Travel costs are not included in the grants.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
In order to be eligible, applicants must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Applicants selected must have a Cypriot passport (they will have to travel to the U.S. with a Cypriot passport).
- Must not be citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States.
- Must have one parent who was born in Cyprus.
- Must have at least 3 years of secondary (lyceum) education in Cyprus.
AGE
Not be over 45 years of age on September 1, 2011.
MILITARY
Fulfill compulsory military obligation (males) before beginning their studies, if required by the Government or present valid exemption certificates.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
All applicants must have a minimum of 3/4, 3.75/5, 7/10 or 2/2 on their undergraduate transcripts or be ranked in the top 5% of their department.
All applicants must complete their Bachelor’s degree by the summer of 2012.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to submit test scores for the following tests. Although there are no minimum test score requirements, great emphasis will be placed on the U.S. standardized tests.
TOEFL or IELTS
The Fulbright Commission will accept the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL
Please be aware that some universities in the U.S. may not accept the IELTS; students submitting IELTS scores should be prepared to also take the TOEFL exam if they are awarded the scholarship.
TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years
GMAT or GRE
The GMAT is required for MBA and other business-related fields; the GRE test is required for all other fields.
GMAT and GRE scores are valid for 5 years
All test scores must be valid on July 29, 2011.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applicants seeking an MBA should be aware that strong preference will be given to those having at least 2 years of relevant work experience prior to beginning their MBA.
HEALTH
Applicants must be in good physical and mental health. No qualified, disabled applicant will, on the basis of disability, be subject to discrimination, provided that their physical and mental health is adequate to allow them to fulfill the terms of the grant.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The award of scholarships is primarily merit-based. An applicant’s financial need, although important for evaluation, is of secondary consideration in the selection process. Students must submit all required documentation by the deadline. All applications and supporting documents will be reviewed by the Fulbright Commission’s Scholarship Review Committee. Applicants who are approved by the Review Committee will be invited for an interview. All applicants must be present for an interview to be considered for a scholarship. Interviews usually take place in September.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The scholarship deadline for studies beginning in the U.S. in fall 2012 is Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:00pm.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Students must print out the application from our website, or pick up an application from the Cyprus Fulbright Commission’s office. Applications will be available in mid-May. Please read all the instructions which are attached to the application. Completed applications with supporting documents must be returned to the Fulbright Commission no later than 2.00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2011. Applications must be typed. All completed applications must be delivered in person by the applicant or his/her representative to a counselor at the Fulbright Commission who will review the application for complete documents.
GOVERNMENT AND SEMI-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Applications from civil servants, who have been appointed either by the Public Service Commission or the Educational Service Commission, must bear the written consent of their Permanent Secretary.
Candidates from semi-government organizations are also required to have their applications signed by their General Manager.
CONTACT INFO
Tel: 357 22669757 or 2271800
Fax: 357 22669151 or 2271385
Email: cfc@fulbright.org.cy
http://www.fulbright.org.cy/
Please quote Scholarization.blogspot.com on your application when applying for this scholarship
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