Fulbright Foreign Student Program for Algerians 2019

U.S. Embassy Algiers is pleased to announce the opening of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program competition for the 2019-2020 academic years. The Fulbright Program enables Algerian 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 Algeria’s unique culture and traditions with Americans. Participants are chosen through a merit-based, open competition in which leadership potential, academic excellence and ability to adjust to life in the U.S. are all considered.

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Who is Eligible to Apply?

1. Must be an Algerian citizen; individuals of other nationalities cannot apply in Algeria.
2. U.S. citizens or green card holders are not eligible to apply.
3. Must reside in country throughout the application, selection and placement process.
4. (Optional): Must have two years of professional work experience.
5. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
6. Must have a strong academic background.
7. Must be proficient in English with a minimum TOEFL IBT score of 92 or an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (no single band under 6).
8. Preference is given to students who have little or no previous experience studying or living in the United States.
9. Candidates who wish to study medicine are ineligible for a Fulbright grant.

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Fulbright Grants provide funding for:

1. Tuition and required fees for graduate study in the U.S.
2. Book and equipment allowances.
3. Monthly Stipend for room & board.
4. Supplemental health and accident coverage plan.
5. Opportunities to participate in Fulbright Enrichment Programs.

Application Documents

Applicants will be required to submit along with the online application:

1. Translated academic transcripts by a sworn translation office along with copies of the original documents;
2. TOEFL or IELTS scores no more than two years old and GRE General Score. The GMAT score is required for applicants applying for MBA programs.
3. An up-to-date CV detailing all prior education and work experience.
4. Three letters of reference. If letters of reference are in French or Arabic, an official translated version in English is needed. Reference letter forms are posted on Embassy web site. The reference letters need to be send in a sealed envelope to candidate and referees need to send the letter by email to ouhenianx@state.gov.
5. A personal statement in English up to 600 words in length.
6. A research proposal in English relating to field of study (if applicable).

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