FULBRIGHT PROGRAM

APPLICATION FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

***READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION***

INSTRUCTIONS
Upon receipt of your application from the Fulbright Program Office in your country of citizenship, The Institute of International Education (IIE) will make every effort to secure admission for you at a suitable educational institution and, if applicable, to arrange any necessary scholarship assistance. YOU SHOULD NOT MAIL THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO ANY UNIVERSITY IN THE UNITED STATES. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. All forms in this application are to be completed in English and typewritten in black ink or printed from a computer. Each page of the following application carries its own instructions that should be read carefully before proceeding. Question must be answered completely and carefully. Please make every effort to limit your responses to the space provided. Completed applications should be returned to Fulbright Program Office in your country of citizenship as soon as possible. Before you begin this application, you should make sure that you are aware of all deadline dates and requirements as these may vary from country to country. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not mention the names of any U.S. universities you wish to attend in this application. The University Preference Sheet is included for that purpose.

APPLICATION
Please note: 1) Moving from field to field: Use the tab key to move from field to field. 2) Text boxes: Do not exceed the space available. A complete application consists of the following components 1. GRANT COVER SHEET attach a professional resume. If you intend to pursue a theoretical, academic degree, a complete curriculum vitae is useful. Page 7Personal Information: The information provided on this form will be used by the Fulbright Program Office and IIE for internal purposes only. Item 32 National Identification #: This item is not required. However, if your country or state assigns a personal identification number, please enter it here. Page 8Personal Financial Information: Since the Fulbright grant that may be awarded to you might only cover a portion of your expenses, you may need to provide funds from your own or other sources. Therefore, please complete this formwhen it is requiredas completely and accurately as possible based on information that you have at the time of application. If you should have a major change in your financial resources while your grant is pending, you should immediately inform the Fulbright Program Office in your home country. Page 9University Preference: Please note carefully, it is not an expectation that you will have U.S. university preferences. However, if you do, please be specific. Do not just list the name of a university. Provide the name of the department and the specific program within that department in which you are interested. If you have been in contact or correspondence with a faculty member, please provide the name and contact information for that individual. You can also use this form to provide other information that is important to you, e.g. climate, large vs. small institution, urban vs. rural location, etc. If you have applied to a U.S. university within the past three years, please list the programs and the results. If you have letters of admission, letters of invitation, or other correspondence from a school, especially a preferred program, please forward a copy (not the original) of this correspondence to the Fulbright Program Office in your country of citizenship. Page 10Student Record Card: Complete the top section only. The remaining section is for office use.

II. APPLICATION
In the first six pages you will state biographical information, study objectives, curriculum vitae, and other information. Often specific instructions for completing a question or item will be provided in the application. Please read all instructions carefully. In addition, please review the following important information. Item 1Name: It is very important that you list your name exactly as it appears (or will appear) on your passport. Item 14Institutions Attended: Please list all post-secondary institutions attended in reverse order (putting the most recently attended first). List all post-secondary institutions attended even those from which you did not achieve a degree. Check the instructions from your Fulbright Program Office to find out if they want you to include secondary (high school) institutions as well. Item 28Study/Research Objective: The study/research objective description that you provide is an essential and highly important part of your application. You should take great care to write a clear and very detailed description of the program you want to pursue. Clearly identify the area(s) within your field of study in which you want to specialize or concentrate. If there is specific research that you want to accomplish, please describe. Item 29Personal Statement: The personal statement is a narrative statement in which you can include information about your education, practical experience, special interests, career plans, and your purpose in applying for study in the U.S. Item 30Additional Information: This is not a required page; however, please check with the Fulbright Program Office in your country of citizenship to find out if there is specific information that is required for you to provide on this page. If your Fulbright Program Office does not require specific information, please feel free to use this page to give additional information about yourself. If you intend to pursue a professional degree, e.g. business or law, it is recommended that if you

III. SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

1. Letter of Reference/Recommendation: You must have three letters of reference (or recommendation) submitted on your behalf. Letters of reference are extremely important. All letters of reference should be written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either by blood or marriage or by personal friends. At least one academic and one professional or work related letter should be included among the letters. The letters should be written in English if possible. If they are not, an original English translation must be provided. Report on Proficiency in English: Complete only the top section of this form and have the remaining portion completed by one of the types of certified English language evaluators listed on the form. Your language evaluator should return this form directly to your Fulbright Program Office. Information Concerning Foreign Student Academic Records: In order to assist U.S. academic institutions in evaluating more accurately your academic credentials, this form allows you to provide information about the educational and grading system in the country where you did postsecondary study. A separate form should be completed for each college or university attended. Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only): This form is needed for those students who attended a postsecondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in the U.S. Frequently the fees for acquiring multiple copies of U.S. postsecondary transcripts will be covered by the Fulbright Program. Check with your Fulbright Program Office.

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language is not English. All non-native English speaking candidates should immediately register for TOEFL. b) TEST OF WRITTEN ENGLISH (TWE): The TWE is designed to measure an individuals ability to communicate in written English. It consists of essay questions similar to those which students are expected to produce as part of their classroom work at colleges and universities in the United States. The TWE is only administered at paper and pencil TOEFL test locations. The TWE is included as part of the computer-based TOEFL (CBT-TOEFL). c) TEST OF SPOKEN ENGLISH (TSE): The TSE is designed to measure an individuals ability to communicate verbally in English. Graduate candidates who are recommended for teaching assistantships should register for this test.d) MICHIGAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB): The MELAB may be accepted as a preliminary English proficiency evaluation for nonnative speakers of English who have not yet been able to sit for the TOEFL exam. 2. Graduate Records Examination (GRE): The GRE is required by U.S. graduate schools and/or departments for candidates in most fields other than Business Administration and Law. Applicants should make every effort to register for the earliest possible test date. 3. GRE Subject Tests: These subject exams are increasingly becoming a requirement for departmental review. All graduate candidates should make every effort to take the appropriate GRE Subject Test in their field of study when one is offered. 4. Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): GMAT is an admissions requirement for applicants proposing to study Business or Management, as well as any fields which may fall within the scope of offerings of a Business school or department. Arrangements should be made immediately to take the GMAT.

IV. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

1. Transcripts Applicants must attach official, complete and certified academic documents covering the entire period of study at universities and other post-secondary institutions. Documents must be accompanied by complete official English translations. These documents must consist of: One certified, official record (transcript) from each university or post-secondary institution you attended, even those schools from which you did not receive a degree or diploma. These transcripts should list the subjects you studied and the grades you received during each year of your enrollment. Include all post-secondary institutions you have attended, even those from which you did not receive a degree or diploma. Official transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes. Certified, official evidence of each post-secondary or university degree, diploma or certificate awarded to you should be included as part of the completed application. Five copies of original transcripts for any coursework (graduate or undergraduate) done in the United States. Please contact your Commission, U.S. Embassy or Committee to receive a copy of the Transcript Release Form. IIE will request transcripts for you from U.S. institutions you have previously attended. NOTE: Individual Fulbright Commissions, U.S. Embassies, or Selection Committees may required that you complete additional forms as part of your Fulbright application. Check with the Fulbright Program Office in your country of citizenship. 2. Standardized Tests You are required to take one or more of the following standardized tests to gain admission to U.S. universities. For instructions on registration, contact your Fulbright Commission, U.S. Embassy, Selection Committee or the Educational Testing Service at your Regional Registration Center or at Princeton, New Jersey 08541, USA. 1. Tests of English Language Proficiency: a) TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL): TOEFL is an admissions requirement at U.S. institutions for applicants whose native

IMPORTANT:
You must indicate that you want your score reports sent to: Inst. Intl. Educ., New York (IIE) CODE NUMBER 2326 You must be sure to indicate this code (2326) on the registration forms on the answer sheets provided at the time you take the examination.

V. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Duration of Grants: Fulbright grants and other fellowships, assistantships, scholarships and educational grants are generally awarded for one nine to twelve month academic year beginning in August or September. Candidates appointed to certain types of Fulbright grants may be required to arrive during the summer for an introductory course or intensive English program prior to the academic year. In some cases, arrangements may be made for an extension of the period of grant beyond the first academic year. Candidates should not assume, however, that awards are automatically renewable. Duration of Degrees: The length of your degree program may exceed the available funding and sponsorship limits of your Fulbright grant. The requirements for completing academic work toward a degree vary depending upon the degree desired, the candidates academic background and the regulations of the individual U.S. institution to which the candidate is admitted. It is usually not possible to obtain a degree in one academic year. Although the minimum time required for a Masters degree is one academic year, a student should expect to spend from at least one summer session to an additional academic year to complete the academic requirements. For the Doctoral degree, at least two to three academic years are required beyond the masters degree. However, many doctoral students find four or five years necessary, and in some cases even longer. Change of Plans: You should promptly inform your Fulbright Program Office of any change in your academic status or future plans after your application has been submitted.

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STUDENT PROGRAM

FOREIGN FULBRIGHT GRANT APPLICATION COVER SHEET

NAME: Last First Middle Previous Name

PERMANENT ADDRESS:

COUNTRY OF CURRENT CITIZENSHIP: COUNTRY OF BIRTH: DATE OF BIRTH: MALE FEMALE

MOST RECENT POSITION/STATUS: MOST RECENT AFFILIATION: ACADEMIC DEGREES Degree

Since Until

Major

Date Received

Institution

FELLOWSHIPS AND HONORS

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

DEGREE OBJECTIVE:

Bachelors

Master's

Doctorate

Non-degree

Visiting Student Researcher

PROPOSED FIELD OF STUDY AND DESCRIPTION OF YOUR STUDY OBJECTIVES (Do Not Attach Additional Sheet)

FUTURE PLANS (Upon Return to your Home Country)

FULBRIGHT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
(Please read instructions carefully. All sections should be completed in English and be typewritten.) GENERAL INFORMATION 1. NAME (As it appears or will appear on your passport) Mr. Ms.

Family

First

Middle

2. NAME ON PREVIOUS ACADEMIC RECORDS: (If different from above) Do not complete shaded area. For IIE use only. 3. CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS: Institute of International Education C/O 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 Tel: 212 984Fax: 212 984-5395 E-mail: @iie.org 4. PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS: Street: City: State/Province: Postal Code: Country: 5. DATE OF BIRTH: (Month-Day-Year) 7. BIRTHPLACE: (City, State/Province, Country) 6. GENDER: Male Female

Valid Unti

10 DO YOU NOW HAVE, OR HAVE YOU EVER HELD: U.S. CITIZENSHIP? DUAL CITIZENSHIP? U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENCY? Yes Yes Yes No No No

8. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP

9. COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:

STUDY PLANS
11. DEGREE OBJECTIVE: Bachelors Masters Doctorate Non-Degree Visiting Student Researcher 12. WHAT IS YOUR PROPOSED MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY? BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE SPECIFIC AREA OF YOUR FIELD IN WHICH YOU PLAN TO SPECIALIZE?

13. FUTURE PLANS: (Describe the career you plan to pursue after completion of study or research in the U.S. (e.g., teaching, government, business, industry or any plans you might have for continued study or research in your home country). Also indicate if you will be returning to former employment, or if you have been promised a position in your home country after completing your U.S. training).

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EDUCATION
14. LIST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER, INCLUDING ANY IN WHICH YOU MAY BE PRESENTLY ENROLLED: DATES ACTUAL NAME OF INSTITUTION AND LOCATION MAJOR FIELD OF (Month and Year) DEGREE OR DIPLOMA DATE RECEIVED OR (List in reverse orderand STUDY (Do not translate) EXPECTED From To write name in full)

15. LIST SCHOLARSHIPS OR FELLOWSHIPS HELD AT PRESENT OR IN THE PAST (Give source or sponsor, amount, where held, and duration.)

16. INDICATE ANY ACADEMIC HONORS OR PRIZES WHICH YOU HAVE RECEIVED, WITH TITLES AND DATES

17. LIST ANY BOOKS, ARTICLES OR THESES PUBLISHED BY YOU, ESPECIALLY IN YOUR PROPOSED FIELD OF STUDY (Give title, place and date of publication)

18. LIST PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES, FRATERNITIES OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN WHICH YOU NOW HOLD MEMBERSHIP OR IN WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN THE PAST (Indicate if you have held an elective office.)

19. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: (Including any teaching positions you have held or currently hold.)

20. RESEARCH: (Including any research you have completed or in which you are currently involved.)

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OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE 21. IDENTIFY YOUR CURRENT POSITION OR OCCUPATION. (Write the position title which best describes the activity in which you are currently involved.) 22. OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE: (List positions held, beginning with the most recent employment, if any.) NAME AND ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER TITLE/TYPE OF WORK DATES (Month and year) From To

23. KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES: (Rate yourself Excellent, Good or Fair. Include all languages in which you have some competence.) Mother Tongue LANGUAGE English READING WRITING SPEAKING

24. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU STUDIED ENGLISH?

EXAMINATION RESULTS
25. EXAMINATION DATES AND TEST SCORES: (Date if taken or future date for taking exams (Month/Year)) Date Score Percentile GRE General Exam Date Score % Subject Name Date Verbal Score % Quantitative Score % Analytical Score %

TOEFL TSE TWE GMAT Other Other Test Name

GRE Subject Exam

26 IF YOU HAVE TRAVELLED, LIVED, OR STUDIED IN ANY COUNTRY OTHER THAN YOUR OWN FOR MORE THAN A MONTH, INDICATE PLACES, DATES AND REASONS, (Education, research, business, vacation, etc.)

27 EMERGENCY CONTACT: NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS TO BE NOTIFIED IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY: IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY IN THE UNITED STATES

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NAME:
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COUNTRY:

STUDY RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

Write a clear and detailed description of your study objectives and give your reasons for wanting to pursue them. Be specific about your major field and your specialized interests within this field. Describe the kind of program you expect to undertake, and explain how your study plan fits in with your previous training and your future objectives. This statement is an essential part of your application.. Do not mention specific U.S. universities at which you would like to study. NOTE: Please limit your reponse to the size of this text box.

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NAME:
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COUNTRY:

PERSONAL STATEMENT
This personal statement should be a narrative statement describing how you have achieved your current goals. It should not be a mere listing of facts. It should include information about your education, practical experience, special interests, and career plans. Describe any significant factors that have influenced your educational or professional development. Comment on the number of years of practical experience already completed in the field in which academic work will be done in the U.S. Do not mention specific U.S. universities at which you would like to study. NOTE: Please limit your response to the size of this text box of fifty lines of text.

NAME:
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COUNTRY:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the instructions from your Fulbright Program Office. It is possible that the Fulbright Program Office in your home country will have specific information that it would like you to include on this page. If the Program Office does not have specific requirements, then in this section you may want to attach a professional resume (usually required for professional degrees such as law and MBAs) or a complete curriculum vitae (sometimes required for students pursuing theoretical academic fields). NOTE: Please limit your response to the size of this text box of fifty lines of text.

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NAME:

COUNTRY:

PERSONAL INFORMATION
31. CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS

STREET: CITY: POSTALCODE: TELEPHONE :# EMAIL:

Apt #:

STATE/PROVINCE: COUNTRY: WORK PHONE:

CELL PHONE:

32. NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION # (if applicable):

33. MARITAL STATUS:

34. NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS: (spouse and children)

35. PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT YOU MAY HAVE. (This information is gathered for statistical purposes and to ensure appropriate placement. The Fulbright Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and/or physical impairment.)

36. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS: Indicate if you are planning to apply for a fellowship, scholarship, assistantship or other educational grant or loan from another organization, government or educational institution. (This information will not prejudice your application.)

37. REFERENCES: List the names of persons from whom you have requested letters of referecnce. NAME I. II. III. POSITION E-MAIL ADDRESS

38. PROPOSED LENGTH OF STAY IN THE U.S

39. APPROXIMATE ARRIVAL DATE:

40. HOW DID YOU LEARN OF THIS FULBRIGHT COMPETITION? (Please indicate all that apply.) Friend or relative Previous Fulbrighter Poster/Flyer University (Specify) Newspaper (Specify) Other Publication (Specify) Fulbright Website Internet Link Other (Specify)

NAME OF APPLICANT:

COUNTRY:

PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM Because some scholarships provide only for part of the cost of an academic year in the United States, it is necessary to know what portion of the total expenses you and your family can pay from personal funds.
INDICATE ALL FUNDS IN U.S. CURRENCY 41

FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR OF STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES (U.S. Dollars)
(a) Family Funds 1. 2. b) Fathers occupation: Mothers occupation: Spouses occupation: $

What is the total amount your family can provide for your FIRST YEAR of study in the U.S.?

Your Own Funds

What is the total amount you can provide from your own funds for your FIRST YEAR of study in the U.S.?
(c) Other Funds Have you been awarded or do you expect to receive financial assistance from a university or institution in your home country in the U.S. or from any other sources? Yes No If so, identify the source and indicate the estimated amount?
Source Estimated Amount

$ $ $ Subtotal of C GRAND TOTAL OF A, B, and C

$ $

$ 42 . FUNDS AVAILABLE AFTER YOUR FIRST YEAR OF STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES (a) If you remain for more than a year would the same amount of money as indicated in GRAND TOTAL above be available for your SECOND YEAR of study in the U.S.? (b) If No please specify the amount that will be available to you the SECOND YEAR: 1. 2. 3. Family Funds: Your Own Funds: Other Funds:

Yes $ $ $ $

No

TOTAL of 1, 2 and 3
43 . TRAVEL FUNDS (Do not include funds specified in Sections 41 and 42 above) (a) Can you pay for your round-trip travel to the U.S. if necessary? (b) Specify the amount you have available for round-trip travel:

Yes $

No

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DEPENDENTS The Foreign Fulbright Student Program does not provide for depenedents. THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR DEPENDENTS ACCOMPANYING YOU TO THE U.S. Should dependents accompany you, you will be responsible for providing travel, adequate insurance, and support for them. (a) List the relationships and ages of any persons who will require financial assistance from you during your stay in the U.S.:

(b)

Will these dependents accompany you to the U.S.? If Yes, state how you intend to provide for them during your year of study in the U.S.:

Yes

No

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COUNTRY:

UNIVERSITY PREFERENCES
It is not a requirement nor is it expected for you to identify U.S. institutions at which you would like to study. However, if you do have preferences, please list in priority order three schools of your choice. Indicate specific departments and/or programs. Give specific reasons for each choice. If you have been in contact with professors, please provide names, email, and/or phone contacts for each one. Your preferences will be taken into consideration insofar as possible.

45. MOST HIGHLY PREFERRED INSTITUTIONS UNIVERSITY 1. DEPARTMENT DEGREE SPECIALIZATION/ CONCENTRATION SPECIFIC REASONS AND CONTACTS

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46. OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN WHICH YOU MAY BE INTERESTED Please list any other U.S. institutions and departments in which you also may be interested. Feel free to share other information that you think might be helpful, e.g. preference for a geographic location, climate, etc.

47. It is not expected that you will apply for admission by direct application or correspondence with a university in the United States. If, however, you have already submitted an application form directly to any universities in the U.S., list the names of these institutions below and indicate the response you have received, if any. Please attach letters of admission, letters of invitation, and deferral requests to your application. University/Department Date pf Application Response to Application

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STUDENT INFORMATION CARD

DEMOGRAPHICS
NAME 3. DATE OF BIRTH MONTH DAY YEAR 3. MARITAL STATUS 4. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP

Mr. Ms.
6. PRESENT POSITION OR AFFILIATION (FAMILY NAME) 5. PERMANENT ADDRESS (FIRST) (MIDDLE)

(STREET)

(CITY)

(PROVIDENCE/STATE)

(COUNTRY)

(TELEPHONE)

(E-MAIL) DATE RECEIVED OR EXPECTED

7. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

DATES ATTENDED

DEGREE, DIPLOMA, ETC.

Do not write below this line. For office use only DEGREE OBJECTIVE
STUDENT ID PRIORITY# PROGRAM #DESIGNATION TAX CODE PERSONAL FUNDS CASH TRAVEL

FIELD

DEGREE

PROG. ADMIN.

PLACEMENT ADMIN.

SPECIALIZATION

SUBMISSIONS SEND BY

CODE

INSTITUTION

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION

MAJOR DEGREE

SENT

RESULT

PLACEMENT INSTITUTION

INSTITUTIONS REQUESTED UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

IIE NOTES
ENGLISH TRAINING ASSIGNMENT: o YES o NO DATE AVAILABLE: REP DATE: MISSING DOCUMENTS:

TOEFL ________/________ TSE TWE

GRE ________/________ GMAT ________/________ OTHER ________/______

EVALUATION & COMMENTS

________/_______
OTHER ________/________

ENGLISH TERMS SENT:

ACADEMIC TERMS SENT:

FILE TO RO

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COUNTRY:

SIGNATURE FORM
INSTRUCTIONS: You must sign and date this form and forward it to the Fulbright Program Office in your home country.

By my signature, I authorize the Fulbright Program Office or its administrative agency: 1) to receive, and/or to request my TOEFL, TSE, TWE, GRE, SAT, Achievement Test scores or any other test score reports; 2) to send any of the above score reports to U.S. institutions on my behalf; 3) to apply on my behalf to U.S. institutions; 4) to request and receive information on the status of my application, including financial aid, from U.S. institutions; and, 5) to accept and decline offers of admission and financial aid on my behalf. AND I certify that the information given in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I am not entitled to hold, nor do I hold, U.S. citizenship or permanent residence. I understand that formal award of a grant is dependent upon my acceptance to a U.S. institution for study and my eligibility for a visa to the United States. Upon the completion of an authorized stay in the United States under the Fulbright Student Program, I agree to return to my home country for two (2) years to fulfill my home residency requirement.

Signature

Date (Month/Day/Year)

Signature Form