You are encouraged to take advantage of all means of publicity at your disposal newspaper ads, the Embassy website, posters, fliers, outreach, and word of mouth. For example, the PAO in Lebanon once did a series of television and radio interviews in order to heighten the publics awareness of the program there. The Embassy websites in Lebanon and Syria post very helpful information on the scholarship.

Depending on your specific eligibility criteria, advertising should target undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young professionals who have strong English language skills. English language centers in country are a good source of potential applicants. You might also wish to hold a Fulbright scholarship kick-off reception early on, and invite leaders in academia, government and the private sector whose support would be beneficial and who could assist with your recruitment efforts.

Application Deadline

This can be flexible although it is important to submit completed dossiers to AMIDEAST by September 1. Setting an earlier application deadline will allow greater time to screen applicants, arrange interviews, select nominees, assemble their completed dossiers, and ensure that the nominees can register for fall test dates. Deadlines in the Middle East and North Africa are typically in May and June.