1 The Program From the experience of a Fulbrighter Nghiem Hoa MA in Sustainable International Development, Brandeis University Fulbright Student Program 2007 – 2009.

At least three important benefits.. 2 Merit-based Academic excellence Professional network

3 About the Fulbright Program Participants from 150 countries shared the goal of the program: “…to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange…”. Since 1946, proposed by Senator J.W. Fulbright

4 Fulbright Program in Vietnam Started in 1992 Administered and coordinated by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi Programs for Vietnamese citizens to the U.S.: Vietnamese Scholar Program Vietnamese Student Program US – ASEAN Scholar Program Programs for American citizens to Vietnam: U.S. Scholars U.S. Students English Teaching Assistantship Program Senior Specialist Program

5 Vietnamese Student Program 20 – 25 awards for master level per year Support fields of study in social sciences and humanities Covers tuition and fees, monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, and accident & sickness insurance Support placements at US universities for successful candidates. Merit-based and open competition No age limit No minimum GPA requirement

6 Eligibility requirements Hold single Vietnamese citizenship Have one undergraduate degree Have at least two years of work experience after the date of undergraduate diploma by the application deadline Have a valid minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 or IELTS 6.5

7 Vietnamese Scholar Program The grant covers: Monthly stipends Accident and sickness insurance. Round-trip airfare Grant duration: 3 – 9 months 7 – 10 grants per year Up to now, more than 100 scholars have participated in this program

8 Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must: Be a Vietnamese citizen Hold an M.A. or Ph.D. (or equivalent degree in some specific professionals) Be proficient in English Submit a complete application by the deadline of October 15, 2013

9 Contact Information Fulbright Program in Vietnam Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Hanoi Rose Garden Tower 170 Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh Hanoi Tel: (04) / Fax: (04) Website:

Look up for the deadline of application (around May) 10

11 Define your goal Make your plan Do it! and Keep Sharing An avenue of Hope

12 GOOD LUCK!