THE United States Government has invited South Africans interested in pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree to apply for a Fulbright scholarship to study at any accredited tertiary institution in the US.
The Fulbright Program is the US Government’s flagship international educational exchange.
It was established in 1946 to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries.
It currently operates in South Africa and more than 150 other countries worldwide.
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The US Embassy said the applications for the 2021-2022 Fulbright Foreign Student Program are now open.
“The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in the United States for up to two years. Highly motivated South Africans wishing to pursue a Master’s degree must have completed a four-year B-Tech degree or a three-year Bachelor’s degree with an Honours degree. Prospective Doctoral students must have successfully obtained a Master’s degree,” the US Embassy said on Thursday.
According to the US Embassy, in 2019, 23 South African students and scholars received fully-funded Fulbright scholarships to complete postgraduate studies at American academic institutions and to conduct research in the United States.
Students with disabilities and from underserved areas are encouraged to apply.
South Africans interested in applying for the Fulbright Program can visit za.usembassy.gov/Fulbright.
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