Fulbright graduate study program in Bulgaria

FULBRIGHT GRADUATE STUDY GRANTS

The Bulgarian-American Commission for Educational Exchange administers the Fulbright graduate study program in Bulgaria.
Grants last up to one academic year and are awarded in open competition to Bulgarian citizens in all fields except clinical medicine and dentistry.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have Bulgarian citizenship (green card holders and persons with double citizenship are ineligible).
• Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Applicants should be under 40 years of age and in sound health.
• Students already studying in the U.S. are ineligible to apply for grants.

GENERAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Ability to meet academic requirements of the U.S. educational institutions and excellent academic record
• High scores on the American standardized tests (TOEFL, GRE/GMAT), other qualifying academic experience outlined in the statement of purpose
• Adaptability and personal suitability
• Applicants should be representative and responsible citizens who contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of Bulgaria.
• Preference is given to applicants who have not had a prior opportunity for studying in the U.S.

All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, and sex.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

• Applications are subject to pre-screening.
• Evaluation of study projects is carried out by Fulbright alumni and leading Bulgarian and U.S. scholars in the respective fields.
• Emphasis is placed on the project's relevance to the needs and abilites of the applicant.
• The extent to which the proposed study program can be effectively conducted in the U.S. and its potential contribution to the objectives of the Fulbright exchange are also reviewed.
• Interviews of selected candidates are conducted by a binational nomination committee.

CHECKLIST

• Application form (Click here to download)
• Certified translation into English of verified copies of original academic transcript and first degree certificate
• Four references (Click here to download)
• Curriculum vitae
• Valid results from American standardized tests: TOEFL (required for all candidates) and GRE or GMAT

The Fulbright Commission will advise applicants to submit a medical history and examination report if and when necessary.

A complete application set must be submitted in 3 identical copies.
All items should be translated into English.
Please send application sets only by mail to: Fulbright Commission, P.O. Box 288, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria

PLEASE NOTE: As applications are not subject to return please use copies of official certified documents only. Finalists will present originals at request.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR AY 2010-2011: September 7, 2009.

Interviews of eligible candidates take place during the second half of September. Date and time are fixed.