Master Research Scholarship for Egyptian Artists at Fulbright in the US 2019

Fulbright Egypt invites Egyptian professional artists who wish to conduct field research and/or attend master classes to apply for the Egyptian Student Program in the United States, that will last for 6 to 9 months. The fields of study will include Applied Arts, Fine Arts and Performing Arts. 

Eligibility criteria:

1. Egyptian citizenship. Holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible.
2. Applicants must be residing in Egypt throughout the application, selection, placement, and pre-departure processes
3. Bachelor’s degree.
4. Applicants must prove participation in at least three post-graduate artistic activities or exhibitions.
5. TOEFL/IELTS test scores are not required.
6. Applicants have to successfully complete all the steps of the application, assessment, and selection process and successfully finalize all required procedures.
7. Preference will be given to applicants without significant recent experience in the U.S.
8. The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program seeks applicants that have developed a sense of personal integrity and are original thinkers.  Copying someone else’s writing, whether from the Internet, from a book or from a friend is considered plagiarism. Any quoted words or sentences should include a citation. An applicant who is found to have plagiarized in any form (including unintentional or accidental plagiarism) in his or her application will be disqualified

Grant covers:

1. Travel Allowance
2. Stipend
3. Health benefits coverage
4. Research and courses fees
5. Other allowances

About the Program:

The Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright–Hays Program, is one of several United States Cultural Exchange Programs whose goal is to improve intercultural relations, cultural diplomacy, and intercultural competence between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. It is one of the most prestigious and competitive fellowship programs in the world.

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