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The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the flagship international educational exchange program designed to foster mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange.
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You are invited to apply for a Fulbright Graduate Scholarship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by AMIDEAST for the 2021-2022 academic year.
There are two different Fulbright Graduate scholarships available for Tunisian students. One provides successful candidates with a maximum of two years’ funding toward a master’s degree. The other provides graduate-level students enrolled in doctoral programs the opportunity to conduct research in U.S. Institutions of Higher Education for one academic year in the context of cultural and academic exchange.
Opportunity Focus Areas:
- All major field, Per the Fulbright regulations, doctors and nurses can pursue academic degrees, such as a Masters of Public Health, and nurses can pursue degrees in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education.
Required Languages
English.
Eligible Countries
TUNISIA.
Program Period
2 years (Master degree).
1 year (PhD degree).
Eligibility Requirements (Criteria)
This is not a program exclusive for students. This program is for students who are about to graduate, recent graduates and professionals from diverse social, economic, academic and professional backgrounds. A competitive applicant should have an excellent academic record, strong English language skills, and the commitment to return to Tunisia upon completion of the program. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously studied in the United States.
All recipients of a Fulbright scholarship must return to their home country for at least two years upon completion or termination of the scholarship. They will be ineligible for an U.S.-immigrant visa until the two-year home residency requirement has been fulfilled.
APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A MASTER’S DEGREE MUST:
- Have the Tunisian nationality and must be a resident in Tunisia at the time of application.
- Have the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree (four years of post-secondary study).
- Must be proficient in English and/or able to attend a Long Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of study program.
- Relevant academic credentials in their fields. See above.
- If interested in an MBA, applicants must have a minimum of 2 years work experience.
PHD STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE ONE YEAR DOCTORAL RESEARCH MUST:
- Have the Tunisian nationality and must be a resident in Tunisia at the time of application.
- Must be enrolled in PhD program in Tunisia and have started working on their dissertations.
- Must be proficient in English and/or able to attend a Long Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of study program.
- Relevant academic credentials in their fields. See above.
- *U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (green card holder) cannot apply.
Opportunity Cost
(Fully Funded)
The scholarships cover expenses incurred for travel to and from the United States, tuition, books, health insurance, and room and board. Funding is NOT available to meet expenses related to Fulbright grantees dependents (husbands, wives, children, parents, etc).
How to Apply
First Step: Complete the application online at from here.
Second Step: Please make sure to choose the 2021-2022 Cycle and answer all questions accurately and completely.
Third Step: Carefully write the essays, which are key components of the application. Each essay must be a minimum of 250 to a maximum of 600 words. The selection committee will review these essays closely.
Fourth Step: Deliver hard copies of the following supporting documents to the AMIDEAST office by May 25, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. :
- Confirmation receipt of submission of the online application;
- Copy of the online application;
- A signed Signature form;
- TOEFL iBT, ITP, or IELTS score report;
- A certified true copy of each original post-secondary transcript and diploma starting from Baccalaureate.
- 3 recent photos passport size;
- A CV/ resume updated in English;
- A copy of passport (if available).
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