The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce
the opportunity to compete for 2015-2016 Fulbright Student Fellowships
for graduate study in the United States leading to a Master’s or
Doctoral degree. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to
qualified candidates under the auspices of the J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Program, subject to the availability of funding.
The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress as
a means “to increase mutual understanding between the people of the
United States and the people of other countries.” For more than sixty
years the Fulbright Program has provided opportunities for foreign
nationals to study, teach, and pursue research in the U.S.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have a strong academic background and a record of excellence in previous studies;
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Master’s degree program, or have a Master’s degree from a recognized college or university for those applying to study in the U.S. for a Doctoral program;
- Be proficient in English (minimum score of 570 on TOEFL or TOEFL ITP, or 230 on computer-based TOEFL, or 88 on internet based TOEFL, or 7.0 on IELTS);
- Demonstrate ability to adapt readily to a foreign environment; and
- Be in good health and able to undergo a rigorous study program.
Fulbright Student Fellowship grants provide round-trip transportation
to the United States, as well as tuition, fees, and living expenses for
full-time graduate study. Grant provisions do not include financial
support for dependents.
Application Instructions
Applicants who do not already have a minimum TOEFL score of 570 or
equivalent should plan to take a proficiency test prior to the
application deadline. Proof of English proficiency must accompany the
complete application form. Applicants will be deemed ineligible without
providing evidence of English proficiency.
All costs associated with English language tests are borne by the applicants themselves.
Students receiving a 570 or above on the TOEFL ITP or equivalent are invited to apply for the Fulbright program online. Click here to apply. The Fulbright Selection Committee will only accept online applications, which will be due by June 1, 2014.
Click here to download Instructions for Completing the Fulbright Student Program Application.
Applicants must submit all required supporting documents and test
score reports directly to the online application. For further
information, please contact:
Mr. Ou Socheat
Public Affairs Specialist
Tel: 023-728-248
Email: ous1@state.gov
Public Affairs Specialist
Tel: 023-728-248
Email: ous1@state.gov
