Educational Programs
Program Announcement
2010-2011 Fulbright Visiting Student Program
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Fulbright Visiting Student Program for citizens of Tajikistan to pursue two-year master’s degrees in the United States.
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government and is 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 applications 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 of 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 or an equivalent score on the Internet or computer-based TOEFL. Long-term language training may be available for some applicants who fail to obtain the required TOEFL score, however, all applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills during the interview portion of the selection process. Semi-finalists will also be required to take the Graduate Record Examination.
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.
Applications may be submitted by mail, e-mail or via the online application system. Please refer to the box on the right for instructions on how to apply online or to download the paper application.
The link for applying online is - https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/
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
109A Ismoili Somoni Avenue
Dushanbe
Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2009 at 5 p.m.
Late applications will not be accepted. For additional information please use the e-mail above, or contact Maya Vakhobova at 229-23 12 or 229-20 00.