Fulbright Scholarship for International Students 2024-2025

Fulbright Scholarship for International Students 2024-2025

Fulbright Scholarship 

The Fully Funded Fulbright Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open for applications.
This scholarship is an exceptional opportunity for students aspiring to expand their academic and cultural horizons by benefiting from a distinguished educational experience in the United States of America, and includes all scientific and literary disciplines.

The Fulbright Program is considered one of the most prominent scholarship programs in the world, distinguished by its high competitiveness and exceptional quality, as it offers approximately 8,000 scholarships annually with funding amounting to approximately $240 million.

Details of the Fulbright Scholarship

• Scholarship type: Master’s, with other programs available.
• Duration of study: two years.
• Years of study: two years
• Funding: Fully funded
• Place of study: United States of America.
• Application Deadline: Applications begin annually on February 1st and close at the end of May.

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Specializations for the Fulbright Scholarship

Students majoring in fields such as medicine, nursing, counseling psychology, and dentistry should note that the program excludes support for direct clinical studies.
This exception does not completely close the door of opportunity to them; The scholarship welcomes applications for research programs closely related to their specialization.
This provides students with the opportunity to explore and deepen their knowledge and research skills in areas close to their original disciplines.

Financial Benefits:

• The scholarship covers all costs related to study and accommodation in the United States.
• The scholarship includes full coverage of tuition fees, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education without worrying about costs.
• Beneficiaries are provided with a monthly stipend to help them cover living expenses, including housing, food, and transportation, providing them with peace of mind to devote themselves to their studies.
• The scholarship includes round-trip travel costs between the student’s home country and the United States, facilitating arrival and return.
• Beneficiaries are provided with comprehensive health insurance throughout their studies.
• The scholarship may also include additional allowances for books, research, and course materials, as well as support in specific areas depending on the major and program of study.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Egyptian citizenship.
• Applicants must be residing in Egypt starting from the application process and throughout the selection, placement and pre-departure processes.
• Full time faculty member at a university in Egypt, or a full-time research member at an Egyptian research center.
• Ph.D. degree is required.
• Excellent command of English.
• Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants have to successfully complete all the steps of the application, assessment, and selection process and successfully finalize all required procedures.
• The following persons and their immediate family members (i.e. spouses and children) are ineligible to apply during and for a period ending one year following the termination of such employment: employees of the U.S. Department of State; local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); employees at organizations implementing exchange programs for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the Department of State; as well as Board Members or staff of a Fulbright Commission or their families (up to fourth kin).
• U.S. citizens and green card holders and applicants are not eligible to apply.

Notes:

• Preference will be given to applicants without prior significant experience in the U.S. and/or overseas.
• Scholars applying in medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, psychological counseling, and dentistry fields should be aware that their programs cannot include clinical studies.

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Documents Required:

• The electronic application form after completing it completely.
• Personal motivation letter.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• Evidence of English level.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A copy of the passport or ID card.
• A passport size photo.
• A copy of any previous US visas (if available).

How to Apply for the Fulbright Scholarship?

Preparing basic documents:

Motivation Letter and CV: Start by carefully preparing your motivation letter and CV, emphasizing your academic and professional goals.

Letters of recommendation:

Diversity of sources: Be sure to collect letters of recommendation from a variety of sources (academic, professional, volunteer) to strengthen your application.

Selection of universities:

Do in-depth research on three universities you would like to study at, and be prepared to explain your reasons for choosing these particular institutions.

Registration for the scholarship:

• Start the application process: Go to the scholarship application link.
• Create an account: If you are new, choose “Create an account,” fill out the necessary information, then activate your account.
• Completing the order: After activating the account, log back in and complete the order form with precise directions.

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