Deadline:
May 02, 2024
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
U.S. Embassy Beirut is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Program, which covers a maximum of two years of graduate-level study at a university in the United States starting in August 2025. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State in honor of former U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright and demonstrates the United States’ commitment to welcoming outstanding international students to pursue graduate study at U.S. institutions.
Details
The grant includes roundtrip airfare between Lebanon and the United States, university tuition, books, health insurance, and lodging. Expenses of Fulbright students’ dependents (spouses, children, parents, etc.) are not covered.
Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously studied in the United States. Fulbright students must return to Lebanon for at least two years upon completion of the program and will not be eligible for U.S. employment, immigration or residency visas during that time period. Fulbright students are immediately eligible to apply for student, tourist, and business visas to the U.S. after completing the Fulbright program.
Submission deadline for all application materials is Tuesday, May 2, 2024 (11:59 p.m. Beirut Time) including the online application and the supporting documents to AMIDEAST.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview in June 2024.
For specific inquiries on the program, please email BeirutPD@state.gov. For application-related questions, please email: lebanon@amideast.org or call 01-989901 ext. 162.
Originally proposed by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1945, this scholarship has become the U.S. government’s flagship program in international educational exchange. The program is fully funded by the U.S. Congress and administered by AMIDEAST.
Competition is merit-based and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, sex, age, and/or physical impairment.
The Application:
- Online applications are available at https://apply.iie.org/fvsp2025
- Applications will be accepted in most fields of study, including the humanities, social sciences, science, technology, and engineering. However, master’s programs with a clinical studies component, such as medicine and nursing, are not permitted. Medical professionals may apply for academic degrees.
- Applications and materials must be submitted through the online system (except for official transcripts, which must be submitted to the Amideast office).
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Official academic transcripts;
- An up-to-date CV detailing all prior education, work experience, and civic activities;
- Three letters of reference, in English;
- A personal statement and study/research objective, in English, up to 600 words in length each.
Application Tips:
- Write clearly, using professional and understandable language;
- Demonstrate why you have chosen your field of study and how you are qualified;
- Proofread all materials for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes;
- Refrain from using sarcasm, jokes, or inappropriate humor;
- Cite any outside sources used in your essays. Plagiarism will result in disqualification.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who is eligible to apply?
- Must be a Lebanese citizen or a holder of the Special Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees issued by the Lebanese Government.;
- U.S. citizens or green card holders are not eligible to apply;
- Must reside in country throughout the application, selection and placement process;
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of the program start date;
- Must have a strong academic background;
- Must be proficient in English and/or able to attend a Long-Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of the study program;
- Preference is given to students who have little or no previous experience studying or living in the United States;
- Preference is given to students who will pursue a field of study benefiting Lebanese society and/or Lebanese-American relations.
- Interested applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply as are those of all backgrounds.
Dates
Deadline: May 02, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
The Fulbright Program provides:
- Tuition and required fees for graduate study in the United States;
- Book, equipment, and travel allowances;
- Monthly stipend for accommodations and meals;
- Supplemental health and accident insurance coverage plan;
- Opportunities to participate in Fulbright Enrichment Programs.
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