Monday, March 17, 2008

Study in the USA - 2008 Fulbright Scholarships

Fulbright Scholarship scheme for 2008.
Solomon Islanders are eligible for these prestigious scholarships, and some have won them in the past (our first SI woman PhD - Dr Joanna Daiwo did her Masters through one of these).

What? Fulbright Scholarships 2008

When? Due date: 1 July 2008

How?
Applications require: form, CV and three referees (but see links for more information)
Download application forms here
Or for them to be emailed to you, email: usembsuva@connect.com.fj
Or call (+679) 331 4466 extension 8152

Where?
If submitting by email send to: usembsuva@connect.com.fj
If you are in Solo or PNG or Vanuatu, send applications to:
Douglas Street
P.O. Box 1492
NCD Port Moresby

Otherwise, send applications to:
US Embassy
31 Loftus Street
PO Box 218
Suva

More information?
here (US Embassy Suva)
Keep reading below for more information!

Basic Eligibility Criteria for Fulbright awards:
· an undergraduate (first university) degree,
· a minimum of five years of substantial professional experience,
· limited or no prior experience in the United States,
· demonstrated leadership qualities,
· a record of public service in the community, and
· strong English skills.

Interested individuals are to submit written applications together with copies of detailed CVs and a list of at least three referees.

Background
Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values. Many foreign Fulbright grantees are early-career professionals who will return to take leadership positions in their home countries, often working at universities or in government service.

Application forms can be downloaded using the links below,

Fulbright Application Form is available at http://suva.usembassy.gov/uploads/images/Jqf-yY_koM2bRuOqbLjkKQ/CopyofFulbrightApplication_PDF.pdf

or by email request at usembsuva@connect.com.fj or by calling (+679) 331 4466 extension 8152.