I have applied for Fulbright scholarship this year for masters. I still have not received any call for interview. My academic result ans cv is good but my GRE score is not, its something like 800. Is GRE the most important thing?
What are the chance of me getting called for interview and then getting selected? Till what time of the year do they call for interviews? If i take GRE again will my scores count? Thank you.
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Shortlisting for interviews for Fulbright Scholarship?
Benefits and concerns of Fulbright Pakistan
The Fulbright Program provides funds for students, scholars and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching etc. It is estimated that over 1000 Pakistanis have already had the opportunity to participate in such programs. Since there are several institutions/organizations involved in the entire process, you will come across different names and acronyms in this article. The names and roles of some of them are explained below:
- Fulbright: The Fulbright Fellowships and Fulbright Scholarships, founded by the United States Senator William J. Fulbright, are educational grants funded (in part) by the United States Department of State.
- USEFP: The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan is a Fulbright Commission that supervises Fulbright-related programs in Pakistan. For Pakistani applicants, this organization is the main point of contact, who receives applications and carries out interviews etc.
- USAID: USAID is a US government organization responsible for non-military foreign aid. They provide funding for the Fulbright program, which is why you will often see scholarships labeled as “Fulbright/USAID” scholarships.
- HEC: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan is a government organization that helps USEFP with funds to create scholarships labeled “Fulbright/HEC” scholarships (as opposed to purely Fulbright or Fulbright/USAID scholarships).
- IIE: IIE is a non-profit international education organization who interact with universities on behalf of Fulbright applicants. When USEFP applies to universities on your behalf, they use the services of IIE to do so.
The whole process, in a nutshell, works as follows: USEFP administers the Fulbright scholarship program in Pakistan and remain the only point of contact for Fulbright applicants. They receive funding from USAID and HEC. When applying for university admission, USEFP will forward your file to IIE who will interact with the universities on your behalf (read more on the process below).
The whole process, in a nutshell, works as follows: USEFP administers the Fulbright scholarship program in Pakistan and remain the only point of contact for Fulbright applicants. They receive funding from USAID and HEC. When applying for university admission, USEFP will forward your file to IIE who will interact with the universities on your behalf (read more on the process below).
Benefits
In a nutshell, it pays the bill and carries a lot of prestige. However, that comes at a price, especially for those in the Fulbright-HEC category. If you have alternate sources of funding, you may want to consider each of the following benefits in context of alternatives, as given below.
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USEFP – Foreign Language Teaching Assistant for Pakistani Citizens
USEFP has recently announced the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program for the citizens of Pakistan. Attached please find detailed information regarding the program. Please note that the deadline for submission of complete applications is September 30, 2009.
Fulbright Scholarship – GRE & Toefl discount deal
The announcement for the next round of applications for the Fulbright Scholarships will be announced soon. In order to give you a head start, we would like you to begin registering for the GRE and Toefl exams right away. Both these tests are mandatory if you wish to be considered for the Fulbright Scholarship.
In order to apply for Fulbright Scholarship you must submit iBT TOEFL and GRE (General) scores along with your application. The minimum score required for iBT TOEFL is 90. However, on the GRE, a minimum score of 300 is required on each section of the examination, with a higher score on the section most applicable to the candidate’s field of study. For complete registration details please visit our website www.usefpakistan.org”
Fulbright 2009 Scholarships
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?
Fulbright or LUMS ?
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
Working after MS with a Fulbright Scholarship
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
For everyone interested in applying for Fulbright Scholarship
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.
How should I go about to apply for Fulbright Scholarship for MBA
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.
How can my spouse and I apply for Fulbright Scholarship ?
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.
Help needed regarding Fulbright Scholarship
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
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