Program Announcements
U.S. Embassy accepts applications for 2009-2010 Fulbright Visiting Student Program
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the initiation of a Fulbright Visiting Student Program for citizens of Tajikistan to pursue two-year master’s degrees in the United States, beginning in academic year 2009-10.
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government and designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
Participants will be recruited through a merit-based, open competition and chosen based upon their leadership potential, academic excellence, maturity, ability to adjust successfully to life in the U.S., strong interest in engaging Americans, and potential to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Tajikistan.
Applicants may submit proposals in any field, with the exception of the following: Business Administration, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, International Affairs, Journalism and Mass Communications, Library and Information Science, Law, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, and Medicine.
Applicants must be citizens or Tajikistan and have completed their undergraduate education and hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree by the start of the grant period.
Applicants should have a sufficient level of English to enable them to successfully complete full-time graduate study in the U.S. All successful applicants will be required to earn a score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.
Strong preference will be given to applicants who have not had extensive recent experience in the U.S. An applicant who is currently in the U.S. is ineligible for a grant.
All grantees are expected to return to Tajikistan for at least two years at the conclusion of their grant in compliance with the J-visa requirements and to promote mutual understanding.
All grantees receive tuition, a monthly stipend for up to 24 months, supplemental health and accident benefits, a book and equipment allowance, travel support, and the opportunity to attend Fulbright enrichment activities.
Interested persons should submit completed application materials to FulbrightTajikistan@state.gov Applications may also be mailed to:
Maya Vakhobova
U.S. Embassy Dushanbe
Public Diplomacy Section
109 A Ismoili Somoni Avenue
Dushanbe
The application packet must include: A clearly written research objective, a professional resume, three letters of reference, official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, and any available test score reports.
Applications must be submitted by July 30, 2008.
Late applications will not be accepted. For additional information please use the e-mail above or contact Maya Vakhobova at 2292312; 2292000.