The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Mission Ghana is pleased to announce the annual call for the FulbrightForeign Student Program applications for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
In Ghana, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program (FSP) focuses on the academic and professional development of staff, junior faculty, and administrators employed in the following types of institutions: tertiary, research, or government. This includes and is not limited to junior faculty, research assistants, assistant lecturers, technicians supporting classroom instruction, administrators, researchers, and lecturers. The Fulbright FSP grants up to two years of funding toward a master’s or doctoral degree in the United States.
Brief Description | Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Scholarship Sponsor(s): U.S. Department of States
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Host Institution(s): US partner Universities
Scholarship Worth: Tuition, Health insurance, a monthly living stipend, travel costs
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Masters & PHD
Nationality: Ghanaian Students
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2023.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Ghanaian citizen or permanent resident and currently residing in Ghana (Please note: Ghanaian nationals with dual citizenship from the U.S. are not eligible for the program).
- Employed at a tertiary, research, or governmental institution.
- High prospect of receiving study leave from applicant’s employer.
- Have one of the following academic degrees
- When applying for a Master’s degree: a 4-year Bachelors degree.
- When applying for a Doctorate degree: a Master’s degree.
- Proficiency in English/successful TOEFL and GRE exams (TOEFL scores of 90 and above are competitive for individuals applying for graduate school in the U.S.).
Important! National Service Personnel are not eligible.
QUALITIES OF A COMPETIVE CANDIDATE
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- High motivation and serious commitment to completing the program and returning to Ghana to apply knowledge at home institution or other institutions in-country
- Well-written, professional applications
- Clearly expressed reasons for selecting your U.S. university preferences, reflecting a thorough university search to identify institutions which are a strong fit for your academic, personal, and professional goals
- Strong preference is given to applicants with limited or no experience in the United States
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APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants should log onto the website, enter an e-mail address, and create a password. Please remember this password because it will be used throughout the application process. Applicants are also advised to read the instructions preceding the application. Check carefully for grammar and spelling mistakes. Do not plagiarize. Do not use capital letters (or “ALL CAPS”).
Supporting Documents
- GRE score report
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal
- 3 reference letters
- An application form
- Scanned transcripts
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 31, 2023.