The Fulbright Student Competition for the 2014-2015 Academic Year is Now Open

2014-2015 Application for the Fulbright Student Program in the United States (Visiting Student Researchers and Masters Degree)

Please read all instructions and information carefully before completing. 

Application Deadline:  JUNE 30, 2013

This is a joint program of the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Macedonia.

Eligibility Requirements

• Completed University degree, or enrollment in postgraduate studies;
• Proficiency in English to undertake graduate or research in the United States;
• Macedonian citizenship and/or permanent residence in Macedonia.  

Instructions

• Application should be completed in English and submitted online at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/.  
• Each page of the application carries its own instructions, which should be read carefully before proceeding.
• Every question must be answered completely and carefully. Please make every effort to limit your responses to the space provided.
• Completed applications should be submitted by June 30, 2013.  
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

Standardized Tests
You will be required to take the TOEFL exam if you are selected for an interview at the U.S. Embassy. You should not apply for the TOEFL exam at this phase of your application. You will receive instructions on how to apply for these exams after the interview.

In addition, degree-seeking students will be required to take the GRE or GMAT, depending on your field of study, in order to be considered for admissions to graduate programs in the U.S. You should not apply for these two exams at this phase of your application.  You will receive instructions on how to apply for these exams after the interview.

A complete application includes:

• An application form submitted online only;
• A detailed statement of proposed activity;
• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• Three letters of reference.

The following documents should be scanned and attached to your online application. Documents should be scanned in PDF and each scanned document may not be bigger than 2 MB.

• A copy of passport;
• A copy of your B.A. or M.A. degree or letter confirming enrollment in a PhD program, as well as a translation of the degree or letter into English, if applicable.
• A letter from your employer confirming employment, if you are employed.
• Any optional supplementary documents. 

Application forms and instructions on how to fill out your application can be found at: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/ or http://fulbright.state.gov/   

For additional information please contact:
Gazmend Ilazi
Educational Affairs Assistant
Public Affairs Office
e-mail: ilazig@state.gov 
Phone: 389-2-310 2099
Fax: 389-2-310 2499