Fulbright Foreign Student Program

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students and young professionals to study in the United States for up to two years and earn a Master’s degree. Participants will be recruited through a merit-based open competition.

To participate in the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, the applicants must:

be citizens or permanent residents qualified to hold a valid passport issued by Uzbekistan, and reside in the country throughout application and selection process.

have completed undergraduate education and hold a bachelor’s degree by September 2018. Those who will graduate in summer 2018 must provide official confirmation from their university administration certifying applicant’s coming graduation.

Eligible Fields of Study:

Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines, but applications in the following disciplines are preferred:

Accounting/Finance

Agriculture

Architecture

Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Business

Chemistry

Computer Science

Crop Sciences

Economics

Education

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Information Sciences/Systems

Labor/Industrial Relations

Language Teaching

Law

Library Science

Mathematics

Physics

Public Administration

Public Health

Transportation

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is open to all fields of study except the medical sciences. Medical graduates may seek a Master’s Degree in Public Health or Hospital Administration.

Previous U.S. experience:

Strong preference will be given to applicants who do not have recent and/or extensive experience in the U.S.

After the application deadline, all submitted online applications undergo a technical review. Applications that pass the technical review will then be reviewed by an independent reading panel that will evaluate and score each application based on a set of standard criteria. Applicants with the highest scores will then be invited to an interview, held at the U.S. Embassy. Nominations will be made from the top candidates, after the interviews. All nominated candidates will be requested to register for TOEFL and GRE/GMAT. The nominated candidates are entitled to an exemption from the test fees by vouchers. Vouchers will be distributed by the U.S. Embassy. Final grantee selection is contingent upon the J. William Fulbright Scholarship Board’s (FSB) approval, available funding, and successful academic placement. The selected grantees are expected to travel to their host universities in the U.S. in Spring-Fall 2019.

What do we look for in our applicants?

sufficiently high level of English to undertake full-time graduate level study in the U.S.,

evidence of ambition, high motivation, serious commitment and leadership potential,

outstanding academic records,

satisfactory TOEFL and GRE/GMAT test scores,

demonstrable ambassadorial skills with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United States and share with American citizens aspects of Uzbekistan culture,

experience and interest in extracurricular and community activities, and

desire to further the Fulbright Program and give back to your home country upon returning.

Important:

Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.

All grantees are expected to return to their home countries for at least two years at the conclusion of their grant in compliance with the J-visa requirements and to promote mutual understanding.

Plagiarism detected in any part of the application will result in ineligibility.

Fulbright Program reserves the right to check any information given in the application documents. In case any discrepancy with real facts will be revealed the applicant participation in the Fulbright competition will be suspended.

Nominated candidates do not participate in placement process; they are only informed of final choice.

Grant Benefits:

J-1 visa support;

Tuition and fees;

Health insurance coverage;

Monthly stipend;

Books and supplies;

International airfare to and from the U.S.

Questions?

The list of FAQ and Application Guidelines on the Fulbright Foreign Student Program are comprehensive and should answer most of the questions on the program. If you can’t find the information you are looking for, you may direct your questions to TashkentFulbright@state.gov with 2019 Fulbright Foreign Student Program in the subject line. You are also welcome to attend one of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program consultations to be held at the Embassy throughout the application season by the Fulbright office in conjunction with the EducationUSA Advising Center.