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American Student Scholarship

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May 1 to October 17 2012
(These dates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice)

Description

Up to 6 awards in this highly prestigious and competitive program will be offered for the 2011-2012 academic year to students who show academic excellence, leadership potential and the ability to be cultural ambassadors for the U.S. in Colombia. Recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates conduct research and enroll in graduate level coursework in Colombian universities and institutions for a period of 10 months. Grantees plan their own programs of study and research projects, and arrange their own institutional affiliations within the Colombian universities and organizations.

Areas

All fields of study are eligible. However, security concerns may preclude projects considered especially sensitive or that could pose risks to the researcher. Applicants wishing to conduct research activities are also advised that certain rural areas of the country may be designated as restricted areas for security reasons


Requirements
U.S. citizenship. Dual U.S.-Colombian citizens are ineligible.
Hold a B.S. or B.A. degree, or be currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program.
Proficient spoken and written Spanish.
Arrange own placement at an accredited Colombian university and research institute or organization.
Must be in Colombia during the academic year, August-May.


Award Benefits
Round trip international airfare
Monthly living stipend of approximately USD$1,200 in paid in Colombian pesos.
$200 allowance for books and incidentals
$300 allowance for research-related travel within Colombia
Tuition waiver at the Colombian university
Health and accident insurance
Orientation seminar


Previous Fulbright Experience

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who have not had substantial recent experience in the country to which they are applying. Exceptions will be made only in rare and compelling circumstances.


Application Process

This program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) in the United States. Information on the application process, application instructions and a link to the application forms are available at www.fulbrightonline.org/us

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