As part of the range of Fulbright programs, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program offers graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in the United States.

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is open to all fields of study, with the exception of medical sciences.

 

Eligibility:

·         Applicants must be citizens of Tajikistan residing in Tajikistan at the time of application or permanent residents holding a valid passport issued by Tajikistan.

·         Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education and hold a degree that is at least equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

·         Applicants should have a sufficient level of English to enable them to successfully complete full-time graduate study in the U.S. with a recent paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or higher or equivalent test (i.e. internet-based TOEFL (IBT) or computer-based TOEFL (CBT)).

·         Strong preference will be given to applicants who have not had extensive recent experience in the U.S.

·         An applicant who is currently in the U.S. is ineligible for a grant.

·         In order to be eligible for the program, applicants must currently reside in their country of citizenship.

·         An applicant’s financial need or status will not be a factor in the selection process.

Complete Applications Include:

·         Completed online application form

·         Academic transcripts, diplomas, and translations

·         Three reference letters

·         TOEFL and GRE test scores (if available) More information about the tests and sample exams can be found on www.ets.org/toefl and www.ets.org/gre. In some cases a GMAT is also necessary.

·         Signature form

·         Resume or CV

·         Copy of passport bio-data page

Program Provisions: All grantees receive tuition, a monthly stipend for up to 24 months, supplemental health and accident benefits, a book and equipment allowance, travel support, and the opportunity to attend Fulbright enrichment activities.

Selection Criteria:  Applicants must have a sufficiently high level of English to undertake full-time graduate-level study in the U.S.; must have outstanding academic records; must have satisfactory required test scores of TOEFL, GRE, or GMAT; and should be able to demonstrate high motivation, serious commitment to completing the program, and leadership potential upon returning home.

 

Application Deadline:  May 31, 2013.

Applicants can access the online application by going to https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/

Please address your questions to:

Shafoat Kabilova, U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section

109 A Somoni Avenue, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Tel: (992 37) 229 2314, 229 2000

E-mail: FulbrightTajikistan@state.gov

Web: http//dushanbe.usembassy.gov