Posted by The fulbright Scholarship Tunisia is a scholarship Award sponsored by the United States government to the tunisia students. This scholarship is part of the international Scholarship offered by the United States government to almost every country in the world. The aim and objective of this scholarship award to Tunisia is to strengthen educational and cultural relations between the United States and Tunisia. That is to say that applicants who have previous cross-cultural experience, especially in the MENA region of the country, are preferred.
When applying for the Fulbright graduate scholarship, There are only two categories of graduate scholarships available for Tunisian students. One provides successful candidates with a maximum of two years’ Scholarship funding toward a master’s degree program, While the other one provides graduate students enrolled in doctoral programs the needed opportunity to conduct research in United States institutions of higher education for one complete academic year in the context of cultural and academic exchange.
Note; This scholarship lasts Once you’re done with your designated program. That is to say that this scholarship will only be valid once your program is still on and expires once you’re done with the program. Also you should have in mind that courses that require Clinical work experience such as (medicine and surgery, nursing, pharmaceuticals e.t.c) are excluded from this scholarship for some reasons.
Benefits of The Scholarship;
As a Fulbright scholar from Tunisia you will enjoy so many benefits from the scholarship just like the others and this benefit is as follows;
Free tuition fees for the rest of your degree program.
Living stipends academic allowances including a free visa to the United States.
Opportunity to experience what life is like in the United States eco system and partake in the cultural Exchange.
You will also get a pre-academic seminars and free individual intellectual enrichment training.
You will be connected into the fulbright scholars global network where all the fulbright scholars get in touch with each other.
You will get to earn a degree in the preferred field of your choice for University in the United States.
What is Expected from the Applicants (Candidate)
As an applicant for this scholarship, there few things expected of you an individual and they are as follows;
Applicants should have an excellent academic record and strong reference letters.
Since Fulbright grantees are representing there country, in all aspects, applicants should have strong intercultural and leadership skills.
Proposed projects should be innovative, feasible and also fit into the candidate’s previous academic training and future objectives, and be based on the candidate’s overall academic background and profile.
Eligibility Requirements for This Scholarship
APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A MASTER’S DEGREE MUST.
Be a Tunisian citizen and be able to attend in-person interviews in late July/early August 2022.
Reside in country throughout the application, selection, and placement process.
Have the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree (four years of post-secondary study); Applicants with a license degree must additionally have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Be proficient in English and/or able to attend a Long Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of study program.
Possess relevant academic credentials in their fields.
If interested in an MBA, applicants must have a minimum of 2 years work experience.
Interest in learning about American history and society, as well as sharing knowledge of Tunisian culture.
U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (green card holders) are not eligible for the program.
PHD STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR ONE-YEAR DOCTORAL RESEARCH MUST
Be a Tunisian citizen and be able to attend in-person interviews in late July/early August 2022.
Reside in country throughout the application, selection, and placement process.
Be enrolled in PhD program in Tunisia and have started working on their dissertations.
Be proficient in English and/or able to attend a Long Term English (LTE) program prior to the start of the study program.
Possess relevant academic credentials in their fields.
Interest in learning about American history and society, as well as sharing knowledge of Tunisian culture.
U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents (green card holders) are not eligible for the program.
Needed Documents
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED TO APPLY:
TOEFL iBT, ITP, or IELTS score report if available.
A certified true copy of each original post-secondary transcript and diploma starting from Baccalaureate.
A CV/ resume updated in English.
A copy of passport (if available).
Fulbright Program Management ContactFBstudent.MENA@iie.org
Fulbright Tunisia Scholarship Commission/U.S. Embassy Website; https://tn.usembassy.gov/
Applications and materials must be submitted through the online system. No hard copies will be accepted.
If you have any questions, please email Tunisexchange@amideast.org. You can also read our Frequently Asked Questions which may answer your inquiry.
Frequently Asked questions
Is fulbright Scholarship Tunisia still Accepting applications?
No the application for this scholarship is closed for the 2022 Application. It will be open next in 2023. What goes next on the Fulbright Application list is processing the application of those who have made application in 2022.
Is the fulbright Scholarship Tunisia only for Tunisia?
Yes, the fulbright Tunisia is only meant for Tunisia Applicants. But then there also fulbright programs for other countries you just need to locate your country’s fulbright Program if you’re not from Tunisia.
What GPA do you need for a Fulbright Scholarship Tunisia?
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, there’s no minimum GPA for making an application. All you just need to do is just follow the guidelines and carefully apply for the scholarship. Because the scholarship is not given based on sentiment but merit.
Pre-Departure Country Travel.
Pre-Departure and In-Country OrientationGrantees are required to attend a Pre-Departure Orientation during Summer 2023 prior to their grant and will have a security briefing as part of the in-country orientation upon arrival.
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