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February 25, 2008

2009 International Fulbright Science & Technology Ph.D. Scholarship

The U.S. Embassy in Vietnam is pleased to announce the 2009 International Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship.  Scholarship recipients will receive assistance in gaining admission to prestigious U.S. institutions and three years of fiscal support which includes: academic tuition and fee coverage, a monthly living stipend, book and supplies allowance, conference and research allowances, health and accident coverage, round trip airfare from home country to the United States, and specially tailored enrichment activities.

Sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, the Scholarship is among the most prestigious international scholarships in science and technology. Approximately 40 awards will be completed worldwide for candidates who demonstrate unique aptitude and innovation in scientific fields. Scholarship recipients will start the Ph.D. degree program in academic year 2009-2010.

Eligible fields of study: Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering, Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, 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, Physics, Public Health, Energy.

Candidates of the Scholarship must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements: Be a Vietnamese citizen, must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 1, 2009, be proficient in English with a recent TOEFL score (or equivalent) of 92 (iBT) or higher.

A complete application includes:
An online application form (http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international), three letters of reference, official degrees and academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended (with notarized English translations), TOEFL or IELTS or other English language proficiency certificates, signature form.

Application is due no later than 5 p.m., May 9, 2008

All applications can be submitted directly or via postal mail to: Fulbright Program in Vietnam, U.S. Embassy, 7 Lang Ha, Dong Da, Hanoi.

Further information can be found at: http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/fb_stscholarship.html

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