scholarship program<\/a> that offers South African citizens and permanent residents the opportunity to complete a master\u2019s or doctoral degree at any accredited tertiary institution in the United States.<\/p>\nFulbright scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in the US for up to two years.<\/p>\n
Applicants are encouraged to start the application process as soon as possible, as the application has several components. South Africans wishing to pursue a master\u2019s degree must have completed a four-year B-Tech degree or a three-year bachelor\u2019s degree with an Honours degree.<\/p>\n
Prospective doctoral students must have successfully obtained a Master\u2019s degree. Medical and MBA studies are not funded by the Fulbright scholarship.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2020, nine South African students received fully-funded Fulbright scholarships to complete post-graduate studies at American academic institutions,\u201d cultural affairs officer for exchanges Kerri Spindler-Ranta said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese talented South Africans are pursuing studies in fields ranging from law and communications to history and public health. The cohort also includes four South Africans who are pursuing doctoral degrees at, among others, The University of Illinois and The University of Arkansas,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe safety of exchange participants remains a top priority for our Mission and the whole US government, and we work with host institutions and students to make sure all Covid-19 travel regulations are strictly followed.\u201d<\/p>\n
In partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), Fulbright scholarships are also available to NRF-funded South African PhD students, who are enrolled at a South African university or tertiary institute, and who intend to conduct one year\u2019s research at a tertiary institute in the United States.<\/p>\n
Since 1953, more than 2,100 South African students and scholars have pursued studies and research in the US through the Fulbright program.<\/p>\n
This flagship education exchange program seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the US and other countries. It currently operates in South Africa and more than 150 other countries worldwide.<\/p>\n
The US government strongly encourages applications from students with disabilities and from underserved areas.<\/p>\n
Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Be a South African citizen OR a permanent resident with a minimum of 5 years of permanent residency status in South Africa (Please note: S.A. nationals with dual citizenship from the U.S. are not eligible for the program);<\/li>\n
- For Non-Degree (Visiting Student Researcher) studies: Must be registered for a PhD with a South African university;<\/li>\n
- Have a four-year bachelor\u2019s degree, or a three-year bachelor\u2019s degree plus honours year, or a four-year B-Tech degree when applying for master\u2019s;<\/li>\n
- Have a master\u2019s degree when applying for a Doctoral degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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