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

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

3. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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) 3850 5100 / Fax: (04) 3850 5120 Email: vnfulbright@gmail.comvnfulbright@gmail.com Website: http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/fulbright.htmlhttp://vietnam.usembassy.gov/fulbright.html

10. http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/fulbright.html Look up for the deadline of application (around May) 10

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

12. 12 GOOD LUCK!