2024 Fulbright Foreign Student Program - 2979406

The AMIDEAST in Lebanon from Middle East region had released this tender for Tenders are invited for 2024 Fulbright Foreign Student Program. Closing Date: Tuesday, 02. May 2023 Intervention Sector(s): Education, Training & Capacity Building The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon is pleased to announce the opening of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program competition for 2024-2025. The Fulbright Program enables Lebanese students to pursue graduate-level study in the United States of America. Participants also have the unique opportunity to experience life in the United States and share Lebanon’s unique culture and traditions with Americans. 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 are all considered. Once accepted into the Fulbright Program, every Fulbrighter becomes part of a global network of engaged, dedicated Fulbright alumni. The Fulbright Program Provides: Tuition and required fees for graduate study in the United States; Book, equipment, and travel allowances; Monthly stipend for accommodations and meals; Supplemental health and accident insurance coverage plan; Opportunities to participate in Fulbright Enrichment Programs. Who is Eligible to Apply? Must be a Lebanese citizen or a holder of the Special Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees issued by the Lebanese Government; U.S. citizens or green card holders are not eligible to apply; Must reside in Lebanon throughout the application, selection and placement process; Have two years of professional work experience if applying to MBA programs; Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of the program start date; Must have a strong academic background; Must be proficient in English and/or able to attend a Long-Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of the study program; Preference is given to students who have little or no previous experience studying or living in the United States; Persons of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The Application: Online applications are available at the Amideast website. Applications will be accepted in most fields of study, including the humanities, social sciences, science, technology, and engineering. However, master’s programs with a clinical studies component, such as medicine and nursing, are not permitted. Medical professionals may apply for academic degrees. Applications and materials must be submitted through the online system: https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2024/. Applicants Will be Required to Submit: Official academic transcripts in English; TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (if available, but not required); An up-to-date CV detailing all prior education and work experience; Three letters of reference, in English; A personal statement, in English, up to 600 words in length; A study/ research objective essay, in English, relating to field of study. Application Tips: Write clearly using professional and understandable language; Demonstrate why you have chosen your field of study and how you are qualified; Proofread all materials for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes; Refrain from using sarcasm, jokes, or inappropriate humor; Cite any outside sources used in your essays. Plagiarism will result in disqualification. Please Note: Selected candidates should be available for interviews in Beirut during June, 2023. Fulbright students are subject to the 212e home-country physical presence requirement, which requires students to return to Lebanon for a cumulative period of two years prior to being eligible for certain U.S. visa categories. (For more details, please visit the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs website.) A program of the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. How to apply Applicants Will be Required to Submit: Official academic transcripts in English; TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (if available, but not required); An up-to-date CV detailing all prior education and work experience; Three letters of reference, in English; A personal statement, in English, up to 600 words in length; A study/ research objective essay, in English, relating to field of study. published on 04 Apr 2023. The tender expired on 02 May 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in Educational equipment. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 2979406.