Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Applications are open for the 2021-2022 academic year, closing date for applications is March 31, 2020
PRETORIA, South Africa, January 6, 2020/APO Group/ -- 
<strong>Please read through the South Africa Fulbright Foreign Student Program Application Guidelines and Instructions provided at the end of this page before commencing your application</strong>





The South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants for South African university graduates to pursue post-graduate studies at a United States university in any subject (excludes MBA and studies that require contact with patients).


The following opportunities are available:


<ul>
	<li>South African PhD students enrolled with a South African University may apply to conduct one year&rsquo;s research at a U.S. University as a <strong>Visiting Student Researcher</strong>.</li>
	<li>Post-graduate students may apply for scholarships towards Master&rsquo;s or Doctorate degrees. Scholarships are awarded for two years towards one degree &ndash; Master&rsquo;s or Doctorate (renewable each year).</li>
</ul>




Students are selected through a rigorous application and interview process and receive a high level of support ranging from visa processing and health insurance to a comprehensive pre-departure orientation and re-entry session.


<strong>Eligibility</strong>


<ul>
	<li>Be a South African citizen OR a permanent resident with a minimum of 5 years of permanent residency status in South Africa (Please note: S.A. nationals with dual citizenship from the U.S. are not eligible for the program)</li>
	<li>For Non-Degree (Visiting Student Researcher) studies: Must be registered for a PhD with a South African university</li>
	<li>Have a four-year bachelor&rsquo;s degree, or a three-year bachelor&rsquo;s degree plus honors year, or a four-year B-Tech degree when applying for Master&rsquo;s</li>
	<li>Have a Master&rsquo;s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree</li>
	<li>What do we look for in our applicants?
	<ul>
		<li>Academic excellence</li>
		<li>Required scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for each specific field of study</li>
		<li>Clearly written study objectives</li>
		<li>Demonstrable interpersonal skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United States and share with American citizens aspects of South African culture</li>
		<li>Experience and interest in extracurricular and community activities</li>
		<li>Evidence of leadership potential</li>
		<li>A desire to further the Fulbright Program and give back to your home country upon returning</li>
		<li>The Selection Committee and the Interview Panel will also be looking for clear reasons for selecting your U.S. university preferences. The Fulbright Program expects candidates to conduct a thorough university search and to identify institutions which are a strong fit for their academic, personal and professional goals.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>




For more information on the Fulbright Program visit: <a href="https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2020">https://apply.iie.org/ffsp202</a>1


For questions on the application process, please contact the Fulbright Office: fpsa@state.gov





<strong>Guidance for applications&nbsp;</strong>


<ul>
	<li><a href="https://za.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/South-Africa-Fulbright-Foreign-Student-Program-Guidelines-and-Instructions_SLATE.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">South Africa Fulbright Foreign Student Program Application Guidelines and Instructions (PDF 265KB)</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://za.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/How-to-write-a-reference-letter-for-scholarship-application.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Write a Reference Letter for Scholarship Application (PDF 102KB)</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://za.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/Research-Proposal.pdf">Writing a Research Proposal for Scholarship Application (PDF 95 KB)</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://za.usembassy.gov/?page_id=9417&amp;preview=true">University Admission Exams</a></li>
	<li><a href="https://za.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educational-exchanges/fulbright-flagship-programs/foreign-student-program-frequently-asked-questions/">Additional Frequently Asked Questions</a></li>
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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy Pretoria, South Africa.