South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2024 – 2025 | APPLY NOW
The South African Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2024 – 2025 is still accepting applications for fully-funded postgraduate studies in the US.
Closing date: 01 May 2023
For South African graduates of a university, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program offers grants to pursue postgraduate studies at a United States university in any subject (excluding MBAs and studies requiring contact with patients).
We select students through an application and interview process and provide a high level of support, including visa processing, health insurance, and pre-departure orientation.
The following opportunities are available:
- Non-degree Visiting Student Researcher: South African PhD students can apply to conduct one year of research at a U.S. institution as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR). Applications are encouraged from current National Research Foundation (NRF) funded Ph.D. students.
- Graduate students may apply for scholarships toward their Master’s or Doctorate degrees. Two-year scholarships are awarded for one degree, either a Master’s or a Doctorate.
Eligibility
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You must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident with a minimum of five years of permanent residency status in South Africa. Please note that S.A. nationals who have dual citizenship with the United States are not eligible.
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Have one of the following academic degrees:
- Students must be registered for a PhD at a South African university at the time of application (May 1, 2023) and be registered at the time of the beginning of their U.S. research (August 2024).
- The following are required for a Master’s degree application: a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, a BTech degree, or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree with Honors
- A Master’s degree is required when applying for a Doctorate degree
What do we look for in our applicants?
- Academic excellence
- Evidence of leadership potential
- Clearly written study objectives
- Demonstrable interpersonal skill with evidence of cultural sensitivity and a genuine desire to learn more about the United States and share aspects of South African culture with American citizens
- Experience and interest in extracurricular and community activities
- Upon returning home, you wish to further the Fulbright Program and give back to your home country
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores required
- Additionally, the Selection Committee and the Interview Panel will be looking for clear reasons for your choice of U.S. universities.
- To be considered for the Fulbright Program, candidates must conduct a thorough university search and identify institutions that fit their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Application Link:
Guidance for applicants – Read before commencing your application:
South Africa Fulbright Foreign Student Program Application Guidelines and Instructions (332kb PDF)
General Application Guidelines:
FFSP 2024-2025 IIE Detailed Application Instructions (538kb PDF)
For questions not addressed via any of the above resources, please contact the Fulbright Office: [email protected]
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