Deadline:
June 26, 2024
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
Fulbright Israel is offering fellowships to those wishing to begin their Master’s degree studies at American universities in the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Details
This program is open to students in all fields of study, expect those that require clinical activities and hands-on contact with patients.
Candidates who have been accepted to the Fulbright Master's Degree Fellowship Program can choose between two placement tracks.
Track 1: Self Placement
In this track, the candidates will research their own degree program options and independently submit, track, and follow-up on application status, university cost-share, and final admission offers. No assistance will be provided by IIE’s University Placement division at any stage during the process for candidates who have selected this track. The grant in this track is limited by a cap that is derived from the average cost of studies in a U.S. academic institute. In this track, the submission plan is not limited to a specific number of institutions.
Track 2: IIE Placement
In this track, the candidates do not apply directly for admission to US universities. Instead, submission of their applications for admission is carried out by the Institute for International Education (IIE). IIE formulates a submission plan on the basis of the candidates’ preferences, the placement officer's evaluation of the candidates’ qualifications relative to university admission standards, financial consideration and geographical diversity and considerations growing out of Fulbright program objectives.
Application submission, admission and placement at academic institutions which are far from the top of popular ranking lists may occur especially in two-year programs, and in disciplines where tuition cost sharing is less attainable and tuition costs stay high even while going down the ranking list, such as business administration, public health, architecture, practical art, practical film making, and more. Still, an academic and cultural experience which is both enriching and empowering can be obtained even in U.S. institutions which have lower brand recognition is Israel. In this track, the submission plan is limited to four institutions.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility criteria
- Candidates must be Israeli citizens. Dual American-Israeli citizens or permanent residents of the United States are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, age, and/or physical impairment.
- Candidates must be resident in Israel at the time of application and must continue to be resident in Israel until the beginning of their studies in the United States as Fulbright Fellows. Candidates working, residing, or studying outside of Israel are not eligible to apply.
- Students who have already begun their program of studies in the United States or who are planning to begin study in the U.S. before the 2025 Fall semester are not eligible to apply.
- Those who have already been awarded Bachelor’s degrees and students who will complete their Bachelor’s degree studies during the 2023/2024 academic year are eligible to apply. Selected candidates will be required to provide proof that they have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree by December 31, 2024.
- Students in medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing and other programs which involve treatment of patients are not eligible for Fulbright grants.
- Candidates who have applied on two occasions in the past and whose applications have not been accepted are not eligible to reapply.
- Candidates invited for an interview must submit a recent Duolingo English Test score of a minimum 115.
- After the nomination process, selected candidates, including those who have studied in English-speaking countries, must submit a recent TOEFL score by November 20, 2024. ETS offers a TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test. The test is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Please be sure to note that your score should be sent to USIEF (Fulbright Israel), code 5373, and to IIE, code 2326. Visit the TOEFL website for further information.
- After the nomination process, certain selected candidates will have to submit a GRE/GMAT score. When registering for the test, be sure to note that your score should be sent to USIEF (Fulbright Israel), code 5373, and to IIE, code 2326. Visit the GRE website/GMAT website for further information.
- Prior to their departure, nominees must provide proof of financial coverage for all expenses exceeding the grant, according to IIE's guidelines.
- Candidates must be in good health. All applicants selected for a Fulbright grant are required to submit a Medical History and Examination Report before their grants can be activated.
- Prior conviction or current indictment for a felony may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
- Academic excellence.
- Leadership qualities
- Demonstrable ambassadorial skills required to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Israel. Fulbright fellows serve as cultural ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their countries, cultures and research to academic and community groups.
- Potential for gaining value from the program.
- English language proficiency.
- Since the aim of the Fulbright Program is to foster cultural understanding between the US and Israel, preference will be given to applicants who have not had a substantial recent academic experience in the United States or another English-speaking country.
Dates
Deadline: June 26, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Grant Benefits
- Tuition and fees for a maximum of two years;
- Monthly maintenance allowance, fixed according to IIE estimates, for a maximum of two years for the grantee only;
- Books and equipment allowance;
- Basic health insurance for the grantee only for the duration of the grant;
- J1/J2 visa administration;
- Pre-departure orientation meeting in Israel;
- A support agency in the U.S. that assists with visas, events and networking.
Un-save Opportunity
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