New Fulbright for Science and Technology

09.JUN.06

The Office of Public Diplomacy of the U.S. Embassy announced on Tuesday, a new International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding foreign students.

The award is designed to be among the most prestigious international scholarships in science and technology. The International Fulbright Science and Technology award is for PhD study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering.{{more}}

For this first year, approximately 25 awards will be competed WORLDWIDE for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields.

Eligible fields include: Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography, and Physics.

Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree, with first class or upper second class honours by August 1, 2007

Applicants must be citizens of: Antigua/Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines

The online application form is available at:
https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international.