Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Lebanon. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational and cultural exchange program.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables successful applicants to pursue graduate-level study in the United States. Participants are chosen through an open, merit-based competition in which leadership potential, academic excellence, and the ability to adjust to life in the United States.
SUMMARY:
- Program Sponsor(s): U.S. Government
- Host Institution(s): US Department of State
- Program Type: Â Fully Funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study level:Â Graduate Level
- Nationality: Asians
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Lebanon 2024, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Lebanese citizen or a holder of the Special Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees issued by the Lebanese Government.
- Residence in Lebanon throughout the application, selection and placement process.
- Two years of professional work experience if applying to MBA programs. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2025.
- Strong academic background.
- Applicants with low proficiency in English will have to attend a Long-Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of the study program if deemed necessary.
Program Benefits
- Tuition, living stipend, travel and academic allowances.
- Opportunity to experience life in the United States and share your culture with Americans.
- Pre-academic training and enrichment seminars.
- Induction into the global Fulbright alumni network.
- Earn a graduate degree in a field of your choice from U.S. university.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Lebanon are to submit their application through the online system and submit the following the following supporting documents:
- Completed online application.
- Official university transcripts; In case applicants are unable to secure official transcripts, an unofficial copy must be provided instead.
- Up-to-date CV detailing all prior education, work experience and extracurricular activities.
- Three letters of reference, in English, submitted online along with the application.
- Copy of passport biodata and photo page.
- Two essays in English, up to 600 words each in length: A personal statement and A study objective essay related to your field of study
Application Deadline: May 2nd, 2024