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FULBRIGHT VIETNAMESE STUDENT PROGRAM 1

FULBRIGHT VIETNAMESE STUDENT PROGRAM

Grants for Master’s study programs in the United StatesApplication Guidelines



2 FULBRIGHT VIETNAMESE STUDENT PROGRAM

Dear Fulbright prospective applicant:

I am pleased to introduce you to the FulbrightVietnamese Student Program and welcome you toexplore the opportunities it presents to you.

The Fulbright Vietnamese Student Program is amasters program in the U.S. which encompasses

various disciplines in the social science andhumanities, business, economics, communicationstudies, development studies, communitydevelopment, governance and so on. Whateverthe eld of study of its grantees, the Fulbrightexperience has enlarged and deepened theperspective of potential leaders.

Challenge yourself by making a determination topursue a Fulbright grant, this process requires a lotof preparation and effort, but in the end you willnd that your success was worth the effort. Apartfrom gaining academic excellence and professionalskills from the top-notch U.S. graduate programs,you will have the chance to represent Vietnam asa cultural ambassador to the United States and tocarry out the Fulbright mission of promoting crosscultural understanding between the two countries.By participating in the Fulbright program, you join acommunity of exceptionally well qualied Fulbrightalumni who are now making great contributions tothe development of Vietnam.

Our application and selection process is openand transparent. Winners are selected based onindividual merit and leadership qualities. Thisbooklet provides you an overview of the FulbrightProgram worldwide and detailed instructions onapplication and selection process that you need tofollow. By following the instructions, you will be well

on your way to becoming a successful Fulbrightapplicant.

I hope that the information provided in thisbooklet will encourage you to learn more aboutour program and to apply for a Fulbright grantfor the academic year 2017-2018. If you need anyother information, please do not hesitate to contactMs. Nguyen Thi Hanh, who is in charge of theVietnamese Student Program at Tel: (+844) 3850-5089or Email: [email protected].

Again, welcome to the Fulbright VietnameseStudent Program and we look forward to hearing

from you!

Sincerely,

Vu Quynh Nga

Director

FROM THE DIRECTOR




CONTENT

HISTORY OF THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM

4 The Fulbright Program

4 The Fulbright Program in Vietnam

THE FULBRIGHT VIETNAMESE STUDENT PROGRAM

5 Overview

5 Grants Benets

5 Past Fulbright Student Grantees’ Proles

6 Eligible Fields of Study

6 Eligibility Requirements

6 Selection Criteria

7 Application and Selection Process

7 Placement at U.S. Universities

PREPARING THE APPLICATION8 Instructions For Completing The Fulbright

Vietnam Graduate Application

13 Frequently asked questions

15 Program’s Statistics




THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM

The Fulbright Program was established in 1946under legislation introduced by former Senator J.William Fulbright of Arkansas to increase mutualunderstanding between the people of the UnitedStates and those of other countries. The FulbrightProgram is administered by the Bureau of Educationaland Cultural Affairs of the United States Department

of State. Approximately 310,000 “Fulbrighters,”116,900 from the United States and 192,800 fromother countries, have participated in the Programsince its inception more than sixty years ago. TheFulbright Program awards approximately 8,000grants annually. Currently, the Fulbright Programoperates in over 155 countries worldwide.

The primary source of funding for the FulbrightProgram is an annual appropriation made by theUnited States Congress to the Department of State.Participating governments and host institutionsin foreign countries and in the United States alsocontribute nancially through cost-sharing andindirect support, such as salary supplements, tuitionwaivers and university housing.

The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board(FSB), composed of 12 educational and publicleaders appointed by the President of the UnitedStates, formulates policy for the administration ofthe Program, establishes criteria for the selection ofcandidates and approves candidates nominated forawards.

The United States Department of State, Bureau ofEducational and Cultural Affairs, develops policiesto assure fulllment of the purposes of the Program

and administers it with the assistance of bi-nationaleducational commissions and foundations in some50 countries that have executive agreements withthe United States for continuing exchange programs,United States embassies in 90 other countries and anumber of cooperating agencies in the United States.

The Institute of International Education (IIE), aprivate nonprot organization, has been contractedby the United States Department of State, to placesuccessful Fulbright candidates at suitable programsat different U.S. universities and colleges. IIE alsoassists and maintains contact with Fulbright grantees

and their academic advisers for the duration of theirstay in the United States.

THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM IN VIETNAM

The Fulbright Program in Vietnam started in 1992before the U.S. re-established the diplomatic

relationship with Vietnam. The Program administeredand coordinated by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) ofthe U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, works with appropriateVietnamese and American educational andgovernmental organizations to provide opportunitiesfor study and research in the social sciences andhumanities to all candidates who qualify throughopen competition on the basis of academic andprofessional merit, without regard to race, religion,gender or afliation.

The Fulbright Program in Vietnam has four corecomponents:

• U.S. Scholar Program• Vietnamese Scholar Program

• U.S. Student Program

• Vietnamese Student Program

and other components:

• Senior Specialist Program

• English Teaching Assistantship Program

• Occasional Lecturing Program

- In-country Travel Plan

- Regional Travel Plan

• Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship Program

• U.S. – ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program• Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching

Program

HISTORY OF THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM




OVERVIEW

The Fulbright Vietnamese Student Program (also knownas the Fulbright Foreign Student Program) is an open,competitive, merit-based scholarship program. TheProgram recruits and nominates young Vietnameseprofessionals for Master’s degree programs at U.S.universities. Approximately 20 to 25 fully-fundedscholarships are granted on an annual basis.

The mission of the Fulbright Program is to increasemutual understanding between the people of the UnitedStates and people of other countries. It aims to provideeducational exchange experiences to a maximumnumber of individuals not previously afforded suchan opportunity. The experience should be of intrinsicvalue to the student, the recipient’s home institution,as well as to the U.S. host institution. Fulbright studentsserve as cultural ambassadors and should be preparedto speak about their countries, cultures and study toacademic and community groups.

The Program has provided thousands of studentswith the opportunity to return home personallyinvigorated and professionally stimulated.

GRANT BENEFITS

The Fulbright Grant is a full-scholarship that coverstuition and fees, monthly stipend, round-trip airfareto the U.S. and health insurance. The monthly stipendrates are set by the U.S. Department of State. Theserates are the estimated costs established to covera grantee’s cost of living, including housing, food,transportation and incidental expenses. The rates foreach location may vary according to the standard ofliving in a given locality.

The Fulbright grants are for the full length of themaster’s study program, and are renewable onan annual basis. Students are eligible to apply forgrant renewal on the condition that they are in“good academic standing” (has a “B” average). Uponsuccessful completion of the program, students willearn a Master’s degree in 1-2 years, depending onthe length of each academic program.

A grant may be revoked, terminated, or suspended.

Grounds for revocation or termination include, butare not limited to: (1) violation of any law of the UnitedStates or the home country; (2) any act likely to giveoffense to the United States; (3) failure to observesatisfactory academic or professional standards; (4)

physical or mental incapacitation; (5) engaging in anyunauthorized income-producing activity; (6) failureto comply with the grant’s terms and conditions; (7)material misrepresentation made by any grantee inthe application form or grant document; (8) conductwhich may have the effect of bringing the U.S.Department of State or the Fulbright Program intodisrepute; and (9) violation of the policies of the J.William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB).

A grant may be suspended if (1) the grantee ceasesto carry out the project or academic program duringthe grant period or (2) the grantee leaves the UnitedStates for more than two weeks without authorizationof the Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy orsupervising agency.

FULBRIGHT GRANTEES’ PROFILES

The Fulbright Program has been able to selectdiverse groups of grantees to participate in the

Program. Since 1992, more than 500 Vietnamesestudents have been awarded Fulbright grants topursue their graduate studies in the United States.They have a broad representation of elds of study,age, geographical areas and afliations.

• All ages: in their 20s, 30s, 40s

• Diverse elds of study in social sciences andhumanities

• All areas of Vietnam: An Giang, Can Tho, QuangTri, Nghe An, Hue, Da Nang, Thanh Hoa, KienGiang, Lang Son, Ninh Binh, Lam Dong, TayNguyen, Bac Lieu, Khanh Hoa as well as Ho Chi

Minh City and Ha Noi• All types of companies, institutions, organizations:

universities, high schools, NGOs, privatecompanies, state-owned companies, governmentministries, etc.





ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS

All candidates must meet the following minimumrequirements to be eligible to apply for a Fulbrightgrant:

1. Be a Vietnamese citizen (no dual citizenship)

2. Have at least one undergraduate degree

3. Have at least two years of work experience aftergraduation by the time of application

4. Have a valid minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 orIELTS 6.5

(These requirements must be strictly followed.)

Ineligibility factors:

The following persons are ineligible to apply for aFulbright student grant:

1. Candidates who already received one FulbrightStudent Program grant

2. Candidates who are currently living or studying inthe United States

3. Candidates who have earned a Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree from a U.S. college or university

within the last 3 years (from the date on the diplomato the application deadline)

4. Local employees of the U.S. missions in Vietnamwho work for the U.S. Department of State and theirimmediate dependents are ineligible for grants

during the period of their employment and for oneyear following the termination of employment

SELECTION CRITERIA

Competition will be based on academic andprofessional merit, without regard to afliation, race,religion, or gender. Preference is given to thosewithout recent experience in the United States. Asuccessful applicant is someone who can:

• Demonstrate a clear and detailed descriptionof the study objectives, and show a clearconnection between their study objectives andfuture goals through a compelling set of essays

• Have a depth and breadth of work experiencein their intended eld of study, and a fullunderstanding of the eld

• Show dedication to Vietnam & potential impactupon return

• Contribute to the mutual understandingbetween the people of the United States andVietnam based on the participation in academic,extra-curricular, community and professionaldevelopment activities, and personal attributes

• Obtain excellent letters of reference that reect/

cite/support the qualities above

• Have academic excellence and strong Englishprociency


ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY

The Fulbright Vietnamese Student Program supports all elds in social sciences, humanities, and business.Most typical elds can be found below:

(A brief introduction of each eld of study can be found on the Program’s website: http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/fvst.html. Please contact the Fulbright ofce if your desired eld of study is not on the list.)

American Literature

American Studies

Agricultural Economics

Anthropology

ArchaeologyArt/Film StudiesBusiness (all elds)Communications

Development Studies

Economics

Education

Environmental Studies

Management of IT/Informationsystem

JournalismLaw

Library Science

Linguistics/Language teachingPhilosophy

Political Science

Project/Program ManagementPsychology

Public Administration

Public Policy

Public HealthSocial WorkSociology

Urban/Community PlanningWomen/Gender Studies




PLACEMENT AT U.S. UNIVERSITIES

Applicants do not need to obtain an admissionoffer from a U.S. university before applying to theFulbright Program in Vietnam. If you are selected asa nalist, the Institute of International Education (IIE)will apply to the universities on your behalf. IIE hasyears of experience in placing international graduatestudents at U.S. institutions of higher education.The knowledgeable placement specialists are

dedicated to matching each student with the bestpossible academic program.

Each IIE Placement Ofcer specializes in a eld ofstudy and conducts extensive research, seekingthe best academic “t” for each candidate. IIE, withconsultation from the Fulbright Program in Vietnam,will apply for each student to four universities tocreate a balance submission plan. We take intoaccount Fulbright program priorities, cost-sharingneeds, the candidate’s competitiveness, and thecandidate’s preferences. Ofcers advocate on thestudent’s behalf to acquire admission and universitycost-sharing. IIE will conrm nal placements forthe students at a certain university upon receivingapproval from the Fulbright Program in Vietnam.

APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS

Application Technical Screening(May, 2016)

If identied as “ineligible”, you mayre-apply next year

If you submitted IELTS at the application

round, you will be required to take theTOEFL iBT after you are selected as aFulbright nalist. If you already submittedTOEFL iBT, you can choose to retake it ornot. Besides, MBA candidates will have totake the GMAT. Candidates in other elds(except Law) will have to take the GRE.

*** The Fulbright Program in Vietnam willprovide all nalists with vouchers to coverthe test fees and travel expenses withinVietnam border as necessary.

Finalists take TOEFL iBT/GMAT/GRE(September – October, 2016)

Placement at U.S. universities(December – March, 2017)

Placement Conrmation(April – May, 2017)

Issuance of grant documents(May – June, 2017)

Pre-departure Orientation in Vietnam(May, 2017)

Medical check-up & Visa application(June – August, 2017)

Departure

(June – September, 2017)

If not selected, you mayre-apply next year

Eligible application review &SEMI-FINALIST SELECTION (June-July, 2016)

INTERVIEW & FINALIST SELECTION(August, 2016)

If not selected, you mayre-apply next year

Application Submission Deadline(April 15, 2016)




PREPARING THE APPLICATION

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION IN THISDOCUMENT VERY CAREFULLY AND REFERTO IT FREQUENTLY AS YOU FILL OUT YOURAPPLICATION. IT IS A GUIDE FOR VIETNAMESEGRADUATE APPLICANTS.

The application form itself is a generic Fulbrightform for all countries. Some of the requirementsfor Vietnamese applicants will vary from thisgeneric form, so please follow the Vietnam specicinstructions below.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT:

https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/ international/20/

A complete online application package mustinclude:

1. Application form

2. Two essays (study objectives and personalstatement)

3. 03 letters of recommendation

4. Transcripts and diplomas

5. TOEFL iBT and/or IELTS score reports

6. Curriculum vitae

Applications open January 1, 2016 and closeApril 15, 2016

STEP 1 - General Instructions:

Below is a screenshot of the Fulbright Onlineapplication form when you click the above link:

STEP 2 – Application registration process:

You will be asked to create a user name andpassword – the username is your email address. Anemail will be sent to you conrming your User IDand Password.

If you have applied for a Fulbright Scholarship in the

previous year, you will need to create a new accountusing a new email address and password.

NOTE:

• When registering, you will be asked to selectthe program to which you are applying. Pleaseselect Fulbright Foreign Student Program andthe cycle is 2017-2018.

• To nominate the state in which you live, pleaseselect “Other / outside of U.S.” from the dropdown menu

• When registering, you will be asked to contactthe Fulbright Ofce prior to commencing yourapplication. This is NOT a requirement of theFulbright Program in Vietnam, so there is noneed to call. Please select “yes” in answer toquestion 3.

• Question 4 will ask at which level you will bestudying - please select “graduate” (this is theU.S. equivalent of postgraduate.) Please note,Fulbright scholarships are not available forVietnamese applicants looking to undertakestudy at the undergraduate level in the U.S.

STEP 3: Complete your Application

Some general tips:

• Download and read the instructions carefullybefore you start completing the application.

• You can save and retrieve your applicationat any time. There is a 40-minute “time-out”function, so make sure you frequently save thedata.

• All forms in this application are to be completedin English.

• Avoid using all capital letters when answeringitems, e.g. name, address, etc. It is better to useupper and lower case, e.g. Nguyen Thi ThanhVan

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FULBRIGHT VIETNAM

GRADUATE APPLICATION




• You can type directly or copy and pasteinformation into all text boxes. In the text boxes,you must limit your responses to the spaceprovided. Information that exceeds the spaceprovided will not display, or will not print.

• You can upload text from another document.This is the only option where you will be ableto have special formatting, e.g. bold, underline,headers, double spacing, etc. While you cannotedit an uploaded document online, you candelete your upload, make your corrections inyour document off-line, and upload again.

Screenshot of application home page




1. Instructions:

Please look for Vietnam and download theinstructions that are customized for Vietnameseapplicants only.

Click “continue to application form”

2. Application Form: Page 1 of 13

General Information

1 - Name:

Please use upper and lower case when enteringin your name. Follow the format requested on theapplication

(Family/First/Middle). This will differ from theorder written on your passport or other ofcialVietnamese documents. Example: Nguyen Thi ThanhVan (Vietnamese order) should be listed Nguyen(Family), Van (First), Thi Thanh (Middle). Also, do not

use symbols as this can sometimes create computer-related problems.

3 & 4 - Mailing Addresses

You are required to supply two mailing addresseswith your application.

• Current mailing address: This is where youcurrently reside, and where you can be reachedvia post mail. If you are shortlisted for aninterview, Fulbright will assign you to aninterview site based on the current city/provinceyou’re living, so be accurate when you ll out

this section.

• Permanent mailing address: This is where youcome from. In some cases, it can be the same asyour current mailing address.

11 - Application Cycle

• Please select 2017-2018 from the drop-down menu.

• Degree Objective: Please select Masters from thedrop-down menu.

12 - Field of Study

From the choices, select the eld of study mostappropriate to your study objective. If your desiredeld is not on the drop-down menu, you can choosethe most similar one on the menu, and then type theexact name and briey elaborate on the exact natureof your objective in the text box that follows.

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14 - Education

List all postsecondary institutions you have attendedthat have issued a diploma (đại học, cao đẳng, caohọc). Do not list high school or middle school.

Even if the degree program you attended is notrelated to your Fulbright proposed eld of study, youshould list them all.

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21 - Occupation Experience: Position code

Please select from the drop down menu the positiontitle which best describes the activity in which youare currently (or most recently) involved.

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3. Documents and Essays

27 - Study/Research Objective: (1 page – about 1000words, single line spacing, min 11pt font)

The study/research objective description that youprovide is an essential and highly important part ofyour application. You should take great care to writea clear and very detailed description of the programyou want to pursue. Clearly identify the area(s) withinyour eld of study in which you want to specializeor concentrate. If there is specic research that youwant to accomplish, please describe. Rememberto leave a 4 cm margin at the top of every page toallow room for the header that will appear on thePDF view. Preview your essay to check the formattingbefore submitting your application.

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28 - Personal Statement: (1 page – about 1000 words,single line spacing, min 11pt font)

It is a requirement by the Fulbright Program inVietnam that you attach a one page essay describingyourself as an individual outlining your personalhistory, inuences on your intellectual development,the educational and cultural opportunities to whichyou have been exposed, and the ways in which theseexperiences have affected you. Also include yourspecial interests and abilities, career plans and lifegoals etc.

It should not be a record of facts already listed onthe application or an elaboration of your statementof proposed study. The Personal Statement shouldbe uploaded to your application.

Again, remember to leave 4 cm margin at the topof every page to allow room for the header that will

appear on the PDF view. Preview your essay to checkthe formatting before submitting your application.

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29 - Resume/Curriculum Vitae: (Please attachMAXIMUM TWO PAGES – longer will be cut down,min 11pt font)

This page is required by the Fulbright Programin Vietnam. Please upload your most updatedprofessional resume (useful if you intend to pursuea professional degree, e.g. business or law), orcurriculum vitae (useful if you intend to pursue

a theoretical, academic degree). While there isno ‘header’ on this page for which you need toleave space, it is still advisable that you previewyour information to check the formatting beforesubmitting your application.




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30 - Transcripts:

The Fulbright Program in Vietnam requires you toupload both degree and transcript of each highereducational institution you’ve attended though theonline system only indicates transcript. If you do not

attach the degrees, your application is incompleteand won’t be reviewed.

You can scan copies of your diplomas & transcriptsinto one le and upload it into your application atthis point.

If your degrees and/or transcripts were issuedin English or bilingual, you just need to uploadthe scanned copies of the original documents. Ifyour degrees and/or transcripts were issued inVietnamese only, you need to upload the certiednotarized translations of the documents.

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31- Personal Information:

The information provided on this form will be usedby the Fulbright Program in Vietnam for selectionand internal purposes only.

32 - National Identication Number:

This is not a required eld.

37 – References – IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE THATENTERING REFERENCES HERE WILL NOT TRIGGERTHE AUTOMATED EMAIL TO YOUR REFEREES

Please ll out these details and proceed with yourapplication, further instructions on nominating yourreferees will follow at “5. Recommendations”

Please note, recommendations are CONFIDENTIALand will not be available to applicants.

39 – Approximate Arrival Date

Please note you may NOT start your program beforeJuly of the award year (i.e. July 2017)

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42 - Personal Financial Information:

This is not a required eld. You do not need tocomplete this section.

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43 - University Preference: It is not an expectationthat you will have U.S. university preferences.However, if you do, please complete this page asfully as possible. Do not just list the name of auniversity in which you are interested. Be specic.Provide the name of the department and thespecic program within that department in which

you are interested. If you have been in contact orcorrespondence with a faculty member, pleaseprovide the name and contact information for thatindividual.

If you have applied to a U.S. university within thepast three years, please list the programs and theresults. If you have letters of admission, letters ofinvitation, or other correspondence from a school,especially a preferred program, please forward acopy (not the original) of this correspondence to theFulbright Program Ofce.

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44 - Writing Sample: This is not a required eld. Youdo not need to complete this section.

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45 - Additional Upload Page: Please upload thescanned copies of your test score reports (TOEFLiBT, IELTS, GMAT, GRE). If you have more than onescore reports, please scan them all in one le. Pleasenote that TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores must be validby the application deadline. The validity of TOEFLiBT and IELTS is two years from the test dates to theapplication deadline.

STEP 4: Supplemental Forms

NONE of these are required for Vietnameseapplicants, you can skip this step.

STEP 5: Recommendations

IMPORTANT - You must click on theRecommendations button in the left- hand sidemenu of this application to register your referees.

You MUST have three letters of recommendationsubmitted on your behalf. Letters ofrecommendation are an extremely important aspectof your application. An application will be consideredincomplete without three letters of recommendation.All letters of recommendation should be writtenby teachers/supervisors under whom you havestudied or pursued research, or by someone whohas supervised you in work related to your proposedeld of study. Letters of recommendation should notbe written by persons related to you either by bloodor marriage or by personal friends. At least oneacademic and one professional or work related lettershould be included among the letters. The letters

must be written in English.

Your recommenders can complete the forms onlineand submit electronically. You must register youronline recommenders by providing their namesand email addresses, then press submit. The systemwill automatically send each recommender anemail and a set of links and instructions on how tocomplete and upload their recommendation to yourapplication. Please note that your recommendersmust complete all parts of the Fulbright ReferenceForm.

Your recommenders can work on their letters

of recommendations while you are working onyour application. These are the two independentprocesses. You will not be able to view yourrecommendation; however you will receive emailnotication that your recommender has uploaded




your recommendation to your application, so youcan keep track and ensure they are uploaded to yourapplication before the deadline.

You can also check the status of yourrecommendations at any time once you haveregistered your referees.

Late recommendations will not be accepted. It isyour responsibility to ensure that three letters ofrecommendation are submitted by the deadline.

4. Application inspector

Before you can submit your applicationelectronically, your application will be reviewed forcompleteness. If there is missing data, you will beprompted to correct.

Review and print your application

Review a PDF version of your application and print acopy for your records.

5. Submit Application

Please ignore the instruction to “print signature formand send to country ofce”, this is not a requirement.

Sign electronically per the instructions and click“conrm signature”. This will take you to anotherpage which reminds you to print and send your

signature form, again please IGNORE this. If you areready to submit, click “Submit my application now” –note you will no longer be able to make changes toyour application.

THANK YOU AND ALL THE BEST!




What does the Fulbright scholarship provide?

The scholarship provides grantees with theopportunity to pursue a master’s degree at a

university in the United States. The grant providesfull tuition and fees, a living allowance, round-triptravel and health insurance.

How long is the program?

Most M.A. programs take 2 academic years tocomplete, although in some cases, the M.A. coursewill only be 10-12 months. Law students will takeone academic year to complete their degrees. Allgrantees must remain in good academic standing tocontinue their program.

How many awards are there?

The number of scholarships depends on the amountof funding allocated by the US Department of State.Approximately 20-25 new grantees go to the U.S.each year.

Is there a certain number of scholarships for acertain elds of study?

No. There is no quota for each eld of study. Thecompetition is based on merits.

Eligibility requirements

What are the minimum eligibility requirements

for a Fulbright scholarship?

Vietnamese citizens from all regions in Vietnam arewelcome to apply. Applicants must have at least aBA degree and have two years of work experienceby the time of their application. All applicants mustbe procient in English, as measured by a minimum79 on TOEFL iBT or 6.5 on IELTS. Finally, the eld ofstudy that an applicant intends to pursue must besupported by the Fulbright Program.

The Program requires two years of workexperience since graduation. I graduated recentlybut I had worked full-time for more than two years before graduation. Can that experiencesatisfy the requirement?

Unfortunately, the Fulbright Program counts thework experience based on the date of issuance ofyour rst bachelor’s degree. For example, to beeligible for the academic year 2017-2018 of whichthe application deadline is April 15, 2016 your rstbachelor’s degree must be issued before April 15,2014. The experience you gained before graduationonly add bonus to your competitiveness but doesnot necessarily meet this requirement.

Does the Fulbright Program require applicants tosubmit contracts of employment and certicatesof extra-curricular activities?

No. Contracts of employment and certicates ofall kinds are not required. You just need to list your

work history and extra-curricular activities in your CV.

Do I need an offer of admission from a universityin the US prior to applying for a Fulbright award?

No. All grantees will be placed at universities by theInstitute of International Education after attainingnalist status.

Which elds of study are supported by theFulbright program?

In general, most elds in the Humanities and SocialSciences are supported by the Fulbright Program.Please contact the program ofce if your desiredeld of study is not listed.

Is there a minimum GPA for applicants?

No. Applicants will evaluated based on the meritsof their entire application, including their GPA, workexperience, references, essays, and TOEFL/IELTSscore.

Is there an age limit for applicants?

No, although most successful candidates are at anearly or mid-point in their careers.

Do I need a Bachelor’s degree in the same subjectthat I want to study for a Master’s degree?

No. Master’s degree programs in the U.S. do not

require that applicants have a Bachelor’s degree inthe same subject. However, it is recommended thatapplicants have substantial work experience relatedto their intended eld of study. One exception isLaw: candidates for a Master’s in Law must havea B.A. in Law. A master’s in Economics may alsorequire an academic background in economics ornance.

Applying

When should I apply for a Fulbright award?

Applicants who wish to obtain the scholarship to for

the fall of 2017 should submit an application by April15, 2016.

What are the components of an application?

All applicants are required to apply online.A complete online application consists of anapplication form, three condential lettersof reference, diplomas and transcripts fromundergraduate and graduate degrees, and TOEFLiBT/IELTS score reports.

I applied last year and was not successful. Can Iresubmit that application for the new cycle?

Unfortunately, once the application is submitted, youcan no longer have access to it. You need to createa new log-in account using a new email address andpassword.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS




When I register online, the Embark system asksme to contact the Fulbright Ofce prior tocommencing my application. What should I do?

This is NOT a requirement of the Fulbright Programin Vietnam, so there is no need to call or email theFulbright ofcer. Please select “yes” in answer toquestion 3 and start your application.

I do not have much work experience in mychosen eld. Will my application be at adisadvantage?

Work experience in the eld you wish to pursue is anindication of your commitment to that eld and isconsidered additional preparation for graduate work.Work experience can often make up for any academicexperience you may lack. While it is not a mandatoryrequirement, a lack of relevant work experience maydiminish your chances to earn the scholarship.

Is there another way to submit the reference

letters if my referees cannot submit them online?

Online references are preferred; however, if by nomeans your referees can submit online letters,you can go to “Supplemental Form” on our onlineapplication system, download the FulbrightReference form and forward it to your referees forcompletion. Your referees should complete bothparts of the Fulbright Reference Form (rating chart &recommendation). The reference form must be sentto the Fulbright Ofce in a closed envelope with thereferees’ signature on the seal.

InterviewsHow many interview slots are there?

It depends on the number of qualied applicants.In general, we usually interview 50-55 applicantsper year.

When are interviews held?

Interviews are held in the fall in Hanoi and Ho ChiMinh City.

How long is an interview session?

An interview session lasts approximately 30-40minutes.

Is the interview conducted in English orVietnamese?

The interview is entirely in English. Applicants areencouraged to improve their English speaking skillsfor the interview.

What is the purpose of the interview?

The purpose of the interview is to more fullyunderstand the candidate’s overall goals and studyobjectives, their reasons for wanting to study in theUnited States, as well as their professional, academic,and personal experiences. The interviewers wantto learn more about the candidate as a person andwhat they hope to accomplish if they are selected asa Fulbright grantee.

Who is on the selection panel?

The selection committee is composed of Vietnameseand American experts in a variety of elds of study.

Receiving the scholarship

What happens after I am chosen as a nalist?

You will be required to sit for the ofcial TOEFL(Internet-based) and GRE exams. MBA studentswill take the GMAT exam instead of the GRE, andLaw students will only take the TOEFL exam. TheFulbright Program will provide you with testvouchers for these exams, as well as transportationto and from the test site if necessary.

Your application will then be sent to the Institute ofInternational Education (IIE) in the United States. TheIIE Placement ofce will review your application andsend your dossier to a variety of universities. TheFulbright Program and IIE will make the nal decision

regarding your placement at a university, based onwhether the program ts your academic needs andwhether your qualications meet the requirementsof the university.

Will my score on the TOEFL/GRE/GMAT affect myplacement at a university?

Yes. Each university in the U.S. has differentadmissions criteria, and therefore a low TOEFLscore may make your application less competitive.Therefore, the Fulbright Program encourages naliststo prepare carefully for these exams. In general, theProgram is able to successfully place Vietnamesegrantees at appropriate university programs.

The application instructs applicants to namethree-four universities of their choice. Will IIEhonor my choice?

IIE will try to honor your choices. However, if there isno match between you and your choice, IIE will ndother universities where you have a better chance ofgaining admission.

Can I defer or delay the scholarship to thefollowing year?

No. You should plan to apply for the year that youwill be able to participate fully in the program.

Does the Fulbright Program provide anyorientation for grantees before leaving for the U.S.?

Yes. The Program will organize a pre-departureorientation in Vietnam for all grantees in May 2017.

Are there any requirements attached to theFulbright grant?

As part of a U.S. government-funded study program,all Fulbright grantees are subject to a 2-year home

country residency requirement. This means thatgrantees may not apply for a work or immigrantvisa to the U.S. until after two years of residence inVietnam upon the completion of the Fulbright grant.




PROGRAM’S STATISTICS

NUMBER OF GRANTS PER YEAR (2005-2015)

DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTEES BYGEOGRAPHICAL AREAS (2005-2015) DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTEES BYAFFILIATION (2005-2015)

27%

21%24%

28%

State International organization

Non-state Univer sity/school

2% 0% 3%

3%

1%

1% 1%

53%

4%

2%

1%

22%

7%

An Giang Bc Liêu Can Tho Danang

Da Lat Dong Nai Hai Phong Hanoi

Hue Khanh Hoa Quang Tri Tp. Ho Chi Minh

Others

14 166 15

111

124 8

20 26

10

28

12

27

40

2 1

68

34

5 6

32

5

18

25

20 20 21

28

22

25

1716

19

15

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

DISTRIBUTION OF GRANTEES BY FIELDS (2005-2015)



“The essence of intercultural education is the acquisitionof empathy - the ability to see the world as others see it,

and to allow for the possibility that others may seesomething we have failed to see, or many see it more

accurately. The simple purpose of the exchangeprogram… is eroding the culturally rooted mistrust that

sets nations against one another. The exchange programis not a panacea but an avenue of hope.”

Senator J. William Fulbright

Fulbright Vietnamese Student Program

Public Affairs Section – U.S. EmbassyRose Garden Tower, 170 Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Phone: (+844) 3850-5089 / Fax: (+844) 3850-5120Email: [email protected]

Website: www.vietnam.usembassy.gov/fvst.html

Fvst2017 Booklet

Documents

Transcript of Fvst2017 Booklet