Fulbright Graduate Student Scholarship Program 2020/21 - The new call for applications are now open for
Fulbright Graduate Student Scholarship Program 2020-21
Apply for Fulbright Awards for Filipinos today. The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) announces the opening of applications to the 2020-2021 Fulbright Graduate Student Program.
Filipino faculty and professionals are invited to apply. The Fulbright Scholarship Program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for graduate degree and non-degree studies at United States universities.
About Fulbright Scholarship Program
Location: Study in United States
Study Levels: Graduate level (master's or doctoral studies) or pursue non-degree doctoral enrichment or doctoral dissertation research.
Benefits: Round-trip international travel, monthly maintenance allowance, tuition and fees, book/supplies allowance, and health and accident insurance.
Application Deadline: March 18, 2019
Fields of Study
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 humaniities or social science field with significant study of the US subject matter.
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.
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
Applicants to this scholarship program must meet all the following qualifications:
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 US.
Applicants must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of study.
Non-degree applicants must meet the added requirements:
- Applicants for doctoral enrichment must be enrolled in a relevant study program in a Philippine university
- 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
Individuals holding dual citizenship, are permanent residents and/or are presently studying in the US are not eligible to apply.
Required Documents
Official or certified transcript of records from all colleges/universities attended
Certified true copy of diploma (not original)
Four (4) letters of reference (forms are included with the application kit)
Completed 8-page application form
NBI Clearance acquired in the past 6 months
Application Procedure
1. Application period for 2020-2021 Graduate Student Program is from December 10, 2018 to March 18, 2019.
2. Printed copy of completed applications must be received at the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) office on or before March 18, 2019.
3. Grantees are expected to begin their studies in the U.S. late August or early September of 2020.
4. Submit your application to:
Philippine-American Educational Foundation
10/F BPI-Philam Life Makati (formerly Ayala Life-FGU Center)
6811 Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City
Telephone: (632) 812-0919; (632) 812-0945
Fax: (632) 812-0822
E-mail: fulbright@fulbright.org.ph
Download Application Form &
Letter of Reference Form