Deadline:
May 10, 2024
Location(s)
United States of America
Various locations
Overview
The Fulbright-LASPAU program supports graduate study in the United States for professionals who are dedicated to college or university teaching. The grant competition is open to professors who are nominated by institutions of higher education in Trinidad and Tobago and who have outstanding academic and professional qualifications.
Details
Objectives
- Foster interaction among Fulbright Alumni in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Promote links with Fulbright Alumni at the regional and international levels.
- Enhance the professional development of its members by organizing and encouraging their participation in workshops, seminars, symposia and continuing professional development programs relevant to the needs of the members.
- Promote the ideals and spirit of Senator William Fulbright as embodied in the Fulbright Program.
- Foster nation building and regional integration among the countries of the Caribbean region.
- Assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of Fulbright Fellows, including arranging pre-departure meetings and re-entry assistance, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and the Institute of International Education (IIE).
- Facilitate Fulbright Alumni from other regions on visits to, and travel within, the Caribbean region.
- Maintain relationship with other Fulbright Alumni Associations and their programs around the world.
- Undertake programs of action in accordance with the identified needs and problems of the Caribbean region.
- Do all other things incidental to and conducive to the attainment of the objectives of the Association.
Fulbright-LASPAU grantees receive a monthly maintenance stipend (which varies according to the cost of living in different locations in the U.S.), a book allowance, health insurance, and round-trip airfare to the U.S. Funds are also available to cover expenses related to graduate study such as thesis preparation. The admitting university covers tuition. Grantees receive up to two years of funding for master’s level or doctoral-level studies. Candidates for doctoral-level study must already possess a master’s degree. The grant does not provide funding for grantees’ family members. Expenses for dependents are the grantee’s responsibility. Please see the following link for supplemental forms for Trinidad and Tobago applicants:
Application Process:
- Qualified candidates must submit their applications online at https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2025 no later than May 10, 2024. When completing the application form, applicants must select the 2025/2026 cycle.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter should be from an academic who can attest to your academic potential. Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly by your recommenders via the online application.
- Once notified as a finalist, you are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), dependent on the field of study, before September 30th, 2024.
- Copies of diplomas, university degrees and transcripts must be submitted with your online application. If not currently available at the time of application, please justify.
- Once notified of finalist status, you are required to have sealed official transcripts mailed to our Fulbright Office at:
Attention: Kervelle Durant-Julien
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy, Trinidad and Tobago
15 Queen’s Park West
Port of Spain
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility requirements:
- Be a national of Trinidad and Tobago;- Be a holder of a Trinidad and Tobago Passport.
- Not be a Permanent Resident of the United States or a holder of a U.S. “Green Card” (U.S. alien registration card; No dual citizens of the U.S. and TT);
- Graduated from a local tertiary-level institution with a high passing grade (e.g. upper second class hons. or first-class hons. Bachelor’s degree).
- Applicants must not have spent a considerable time living or studying in the U.S. within the past 3-5 years. The objective of the Fulbright program is to provide an educational exchange experience to those not previously afforded such an opportunity, preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the United Sates or any other foreign country.
- Applicants should clearly indicate career goals in the application and exceptional promise of contributing to national development.
- Candidate must be dedicated to returning to Trinidad and Tobago upon completion of their studies for at least two years, as required under the J-1 visa awarded to recipients of Fulbright Scholarships.
- Candidates can apply for a Masters or PhD in any field of study; but must not require student to fulfill clinical practicum on clients or patients.
Dates
Deadline: May 10, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Scholarship Coverage:
- Airline travel to and from the United States (NB: this only covers the initial flight at the beginning of the program and for the return flight to Trinidad and Tobago at the end of the program)
- Tuition assistance in the form of a scholarship as placed by the administering partner Institute for International Education (IIE)
- A monthly stipend
- A monthly book allowance
- Health insurance (basic coverage)
- J1 visa
- Students are only eligible for up to two years of funding
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
