Deadline: 30-Apr-23
The Fulbright Philippines is now accepting applications for its Foreign Student Program.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a scholarship opportunity for Filipinos to study at the graduate level (master’s or doctoral studies) or pursue non-degree doctoral dissertation research in the United States.
Grants under the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Filipinos are for a maximum of one academic year for non-degree, one to two years for masters, and two years for doctoral degree studies. The grant provides for round-trip international travel, monthly maintenance allowance, tuition and fees, book/supplies allowance, and health and accident insurance.
Fields of Study
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Study of the United States – the study of American culture, life and society through such fields as government, education, arts and humanities, law, economics, literature, history, the multi-disciplinary field of American Studies or any other humanities or social science field with significant study of the US subject matter.
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Global Issues – Fields of study include the environment, human rights, governance and public administration, peace studies/conflict resolution/transformation, international relations and transnational issues, international economics, international business, international law, public health and STEM fields.
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Open Grants – Fields of study not covered by the first two field categories with the exception of medicine, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, clinical psychology, medical technology, and accountancy.
Eligibility Criteria
- Philippine citizenship;
- English proficiency;
- College degree with major in field of specialization; excellent undergraduate record;
- Applicants must have at least two years of professional work experience (after college) in their field of specialization. Assistantships during college do not count;
- Applicants must be in good health to pursue graduate work in the U.S.;
- Applicants must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of study;
- Non-degree applicants must meet the added requirements:
- Applicants for doctoral dissertation must show proof that materials required to pursue research are not available in the Philippines but are available in the United States.
- Note: Individuals holding dual citizenship are permanent residents and/or are presently studying in the U.S. are not eligible.
For more information, visit Fulbright Philippines.