Exchange Programs
Fulbright Foreign Student Program: Fulbright Application
In Lebanon
Guidelines For Lebanese Fulbright Student Applicants
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Fulbright Recommendation form in Word
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ITP TOEFL Information in Word
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You are invited to apply for a grant to obtain a master’s
degree at a university in the United States. The Fulbright
Student Scholarship Program, which covers a maximum of two
academic years of study beginning in August 2009, is sponsored
by the U.S. Department of State through the Embassy of the
United States of America in Lebanon. AMIDEAST administers
the program, which is funded by the U.S. Congress. Originally
proposed by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1945, the scholarship
has become the U.S. government’s flagship program in international
educational exchange.
The grant includes: roundtrip airfare between Lebanon and
the United States, tuition, books, health insurance, and
room and board. Funding is not
available to meet the expenses of Fulbright students’ dependents
(spouses, children, parents, etc.).
A. Applicant Requirements
A competitive applicant will have an excellent academic
record, strong English language skills, an outstanding character,
and the commitment to return to Lebanon upon completion
of the program. An applicant:
- Must be a Lebanese citizen or a legal, long-term Palestinian
resident in Lebanon.
- Cannot be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
(green card holder).
- Will have completed, or be currently enrolled in, an
undergraduate degree program at an institution recognized
by the Lebanese Ministry of Higher Education.
- Will demonstrate academic excellence within his/her
field of specialization.
- Will pursue a field of study benefiting Lebanese society
and/or Lebanese-American relations.
- May apply for a major in any field except dentistry,
medicine, nursing (nursing administration is permitted)
and pharmacy.
- Obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 213 (computer-based)
or 80 (Internet-based).
Application Deadline: Monday, May 5, 2008
B. Provisions
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not
studied in the United States previously.
- Fulbright students must return to Lebanon
for at least two years and will not be eligible for U.S.
employment, immigration or residency visas for two years
after ending the program.
C. Instructions for Application
- Complete the application online at: http://www.amideast.org/forms/fulbright/FulbrightFindOut.aspx
Note: Any student requiring assistance or access
to a computer and internet connection to complete the
application is welcome to use the AMIDEAST advising center
for free.
- Answer all questions accurately and
completely.
- Late or incomplete applications will i
be accepted under any circumstances.
- Carefully write and edit two essays, “Future Plans”
and “Statement of Purpose,” which are key components of
the application. The selection committee will review these
essays closely.
- Present the following supporting documents to the AMIDEAST
office:
- TOEFL score (CBT or iBT)
Note: The paper-based ITP TOEFL available at AMIDEAST
is acceptable at the time of application. Selected finalists
will be required to take the TOEFL iBT for entry into
graduate programs.
- Undergraduate transcript (in English)
- Documentation of class rank (if available)
- Copy of undergraduate degree in English (if available)
- Three sealed letters of recommendation (two from
university professors).
Master of Business Administration (MBA) candidates:
Three letters of recommendation (two from professional
colleagues).
Note: All recommendations must be submitted on the
official Fulbright letter of recommendation form available
at the website. Anyone writing a recommendation should
not submit a letter using any other format.
- Curriuculum Vitae or résumé
- Copy of only the biodata information
page in English from the applicant’s passport (if available)
- Two recent passport-sized photos with applicant’s
name written on the back
Optional Submission of Graduate-Level Exam Scores
- Applicants for most graduate programs must take the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
- MBA degree applicants must take the Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT) instead of the GRE and have a minimum
of two years of work experience (by August 2008).
- Applicants are not required
to submit graduate exam results at the time of application.
Scores may be submitted if available. Final selection
of Fulbright grantees, however, will be contingent upon
successful completion of the requisite exams.
Submission deadline
for all application materials is
Monday, May 5, 2008 (4:30 p.m.)
Applications must be completed online. Supporting
documents must be received by AMIDEAST by the above date.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an
in-person interview in late June or early July 2008.
For additional information about this scholarship
or application requirements, please contact AMIDEAST:
Bazerkan Building, First Floor
Nejmeh Square (next to Parliament)
Beirut Central District
Phone: (01) 989901, ext 162
Email: lebanon@amideast.org
Web: www.amideast.org/lebanon
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am
4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am 3:30 pm
Guidelines in Word format
Fulbright Recommendation
form in Word
format
ITP TOEFL Information in
Word
format
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