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South Africa: Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2024-2025

Deadline: 1-May-23

The U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa is pleased to announce an open call for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2024-2025.

The South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants for South African university graduates to pursue post-graduate studies at a United States university in any subject (excludes MBA and studies that require contact with patients).

Students are selected through a rigorous application and interview process and receive a high level of support ranging from visa processing and health insurance to a comprehensive pre-departure orientation and re-entry session.

Opportunities

The following opportunities are available:

  • Visiting Student Researcher (non-degree): South African PhD students enrolled with a South African University may apply to conduct one year’s research at a U.S. University as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR). Current National Research Foundation (NRF) funded PhD students are encouraged to apply.
  • Master’s or PhD: Post-graduate students may apply for scholarships towards Master’s or Doctorate degrees. Scholarships are awarded for two years towards one degree – Master’s or Doctorate.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Be a South African citizen OR a permanent resident with a minimum of 5 years of permanent residency status in South Africa (Please note: S.A. nationals with dual citizenship from the U.S. are not eligible for the program)
  • Have one of the following academic degrees:
    • For PhD research (Visiting Student Researcher): Current registration for a PhD at a South African university, and you should still be registered with a South African University as a PhD student at the time that you will commence your research in the U.S. (August 2024).
    • When applying for a Master’s degree: a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, BTech degree or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with an Honors degree. Current 4th year or Honors students may apply. You must have completed your degree and be able to provide results by November 2023.
    • When applying for a Doctorate degree: a Master’s degree. If currently registered for a Master’s degree, you should have completed your degree and be able to provide results by November 2023.
  • All Applicants should:
    • Have sufficient level of English proficiency to enable them to engage in graduate level study in the U.S.
    • Be able to meet the minimum scores on required standardized tests such as the GRE and TOEFL (Fulbright will provide semi-finalists with vouchers to complete these tests when invited to the semi-final round)
    • Display academic excellence
    • Be highly motivated and committed to returning to S.A. after the program
    • Demonstrate leadership qualities
    • Display a sense of social responsibility; be involved in extra-mural activities
    • Have a desire to further Fulbright Alumni activities by giving back to your community/university upon returning
    • Have an understanding of the cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility needed to adjust successfully to life as a student in the United States.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who:
    • Have not had recent and extensive experience in the U.S.
    • Have not held a Fulbright Scholarship before
  • Students already studying in the United States are NOT eligible
  • MBA and studies that require patient contact (human or animal) are excluded

For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in South Africa.