Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2022-2023

Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2022-2023:

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). 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.

University:

Universities in USA

Sponsor:

US Embassy and Consulates in South Africa.

Degree Level:

VSR (non-degree) : South African PhD students enrolled with a South African University may apply to conduct one year’s research at a U.S. University as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR). Current National Research Foundation (NRF) funded PhD students are encouraged to apply.

MA/PhD: Post-graduate students may apply for scholarships towards Master’s or Doctorate degrees. Scholarships are awarded for two years towards one degree – Master’s or Doctorate (renewable each year).

Nationality:

South African

Eligibility Criteria:

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)

For Non-Degree (Visiting Student Researcher) studies: Must be registered for a PhD with a South African university

Have a four-year bachelor’s degree, or a three-year bachelor’s degree plus honors year, or a four-year B-Tech degree when applying for Master’s

Have a Master’s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree.

Academic excellence

Required scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for each specific field of study

Clearly written study objectives

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

Experience and interest in extracurricular and community activities

Evidence of leadership potential

A desire to further the Fulbright Program and give back to your home country upon returning.

Application Procedure:

Application deadline:

14-May-2021