Does anybody know, how many fulbright scolarships are being offered for 2009 program? I can find out such notifications for previous years, where sometime the US ambassadar would announce the number of scholarships for the year, but havent really been able to find out for this year. Any one with a deeper insight?

Posted on June 25, 2008 at 00:37 am | 17 Answers

I want to know whether or not Fulbright people ask for fresh experience letters after selection of Candidates. I have applied for Fulbright progrm for 2009, while i have an option to kick off my MBA from LUMS this year, 2008.
To be specific, my eaxact question is if i start MBA this year would it have any impact on my aplication for Fulbright program.

-Ali

Posted on June 24, 2008 at 11:43 am | 1 Answer

Sir/Madam,

I introduce myself as a geophysicist(oil & gas exploration) and has received this US FULBRIGHT scholarship. I work in OGDC and I am not sure IF I should go to US, leaving my job.

I was reading this profile of Mr. Jehanzeb who was a Fulbrighter and ended up working in US. I have the following queries:
1. IS it possible to work after doing masters on Fulbright. I have got the j1 visa, but I haven’t gone abroad yet?

2. After coming back to Pakistan, can I go back to any other country, please note that I am not on HEC/FULBRIGHT program, I am on simple fulbrght program (they have taken undertaking for us to return to Pakistan on 100 Rs stamp paper) but no bond was signed (i’m no sure if that is a bond)

Your assistance will be appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Salman

Posted on June 9, 2008 at 12:05 pm | 5 Answers

Following post has been written by Nabeel Akhtar - consultant at pkstudent.com for all those interested in applying for Fulbright Scholarship. The post briefly explains about Fulbright Scholarship, how to apply for it,

its requirements and the time line involved. Click here to read the complete article

http://www.pkstudent.com/standardized-tests/timeline-for-fulbright-scholarship/

About the Author
Nabeel Akhtar completed his Master in Computer Science (CS) with a concentration in Networks from University of Southern California (USC) where he studied on the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. He holds a BSc(hons) from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Nabeel is currently working in R&D division of a telecommunication firm based in San Diego, CA.

Posted on April 28, 2008 at 15:12 pm | 4 Answers

I am currently working at a good foreign bank for the last 7 yrs, with total work experience of about 10+ years in the banking industry. In order to further enhance my academic qualifications along with future career growth prospects, I am looking to do another MBA in Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship, a new field for the Pakistani financial market. In this regard I have coupe of queries:

1. I have heard Fulbright scholarship is preferable for MBA prgrams as these are more expensive compared to others.

2. Will it be OK if I have all three of my referrals done from work instead of a professor, since it has been a long time since I graduated and I am not sure I will be able to arrange one from a teacher.

Thanks.

Posted on April 26, 2008 at 08:20 am | 3 Answers

Me and my husband are applying for Fulbright Scholarship , this year , to begin from 2009. My husband is an MBA from IBA and I have done my BCS from FAST.

He is applying for MBA in Entrepreneurship and my self for Masters in Teaching/Education. Our purpose is to study abroad but we don’t have an option for leaving behind our kids. I have mentioned that in my Fulbright application “Additional Information” part ,which we are to submit in a day.

My query is that how should both of us present our application that the authorities do not get offended by our different circumstances. Have there be a similar case in the past too? Thanks.

Posted on April 26, 2008 at 01:06 am | 8 Answers

I am Shahzaib and I am a student at NU - FAST where I am placed on deans list with GPA of 3.75+.

I will graduate in May09. I am applying for Fulbright Masters Scholarship program Can I apply? Kindly tell me what are my chances of getting it and what likely universities would I get in, I am applying for electrical engineering and computer science.

Also what universities should I mention on my application. I expect to get atleast 750 in Q, 570 in V and 4 in writing in GRE, (I have taken SAT i know what i am talking about) hopefully i would do much better. Can I get into likes of UTexas Austin, Maryland, georgiatech etc. Plus from where can i get the sample letters and essays.

Keep up the great work

Posted on April 25, 2008 at 14:06 pm | 2 Answers