FULBRIGHT UKRAINE : Анкета для участі у конкурсі Fulbright Graduate Student Program на 2010-2011 академічний рік

GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAM
Instructions for Completing the Online
Fulbright Foreign Student Program Application

STEP 1: Learn requirements for submitting an application
STEP 2: Record your user ID and password in a safe place

Your email address is your user ID. When you created an account for this on-line application, you created a password. An e-mail was sent to you indicating your User ID and Password. Keep this information in a safe place. You can log in and out of the application as frequently as you like; however, you must have your user ID and password. While you cannot change your User ID, if necessary, you can change your password by clicking on “Update My Account” at the top of the Home page of this application.
STEP 3: Complete the application
You do not need to complete this application at one sitting. You can re-enter at anytime and edit your application. But remember that once you submit your application, you can NO longer make changes to it. All forms in this application are to be completed in English. Items must be answered completely and carefully.

You can copy and paste information into all text boxes from other documents or files.

In the text boxes, you must limit your responses to the space provided. Information that exceeds the space provided (the five line word limit) will not display or print. If what you have typed or copied exceeds the size of the box, you must edit it. It is a good idea to ‘preview’ each page of your application to make sure that all your data displays.

Do not use any Cyrillic letters on any portion of the application as these letters cannot be processed in the Fulbright online system and will be unreadable—and most readers in the U.S. will not be able to understand your entry.

• You can review each page of the application in its PDF format by clicking on the “Preview” button on the upper right-hand corner. Closing out of the PDF view will bring you back to your application.

• You will create essays on pages 4 (Study/Research Objective), 5 (Personal Statement) and 6 (Additional Information). On the essay pages, text entered that exceeds the space provided will display and print. However, it is recommended that you try to keep your essays to 2 pages.

You can compose your essay on-line. Please note, there is a 40-minute ‘time out’ function. In other words, you will need to either complete your essay in 40 minutes or periodically save your essay. You will not be able to customize the formatting of your essay.
You can copy and paste text from another document and edit online. Again, you will have a 40-minute “time-out” function. You will not be able to customize the formatting.
You can upload text from another document. This is the only option where you will be able to have special formatting, e.g. bold, underline, headers, double spacing, etc. While you cannot edit an uploaded document on-line, you can delete your upload, make your corrections in your document off-line, and upload again.
Pages 4 (Study/Research Objective) and 5 (Personal Statement) contain a header that displays on the PDF view. Therefore, you must leave a 1? inch (4cm) margin at the top of every page of your essays to allow space for the header that will appear on the print version of your application.

• You should preview all of your essays by clicking the preview button in upper right-hand corner of the screen to make sure the formatting is correct before submitting your application. When you preview an essay, you must use the “Back” browser button to return to your essay (!) Closing out of the HTML preview (i.e. clicking the X in the upper right-hand corner) will exit you from your application and your entered text may not be saved.

Some questions are ‘required.” In other words, you will not be able to complete and submit your application until all required items are completed. When you click on the “Application Inspector” button on the Home page, your application will be checked for completeness. You will be prompted to enter any missing information on required questions.

Often specific instructions for completing a question or item will be provided in the application. Please read all instructions carefully. In addition, please review the following important information.

Preliminary Question Page: It is very important that the following questions are answered correctly:
Question1 –Country of Citizenship: Make sure that you properly identified your country of citizenship: Ukraine.
Question 2--Program: Make sure that you correctly identify the Fulbright Program to which you are applying: Fulbright Foreign Student Program

(The other choice is The International Fulbright Science and Technology PhD Program, which is a special world-wide competition and a separate program (for candidates in science and technology fields applying for PhD study).

If you have any questions regarding the programs, please contact the Fulbright Office in Kyiv.

Item 1—Name: It is very important that you list your name exactly as it appears (or will appear) on your passport. Please use upper and lower case when entering your name, e.g. Ron Smith. Also, do not use diacritical markings as this can sometimes create computer-related problems.

Item 11—Application Cycle: Please indicate to which application cycle you wish to apply. The next scholarship cycle when you will begin your studies/research is August/September 2012. Please select 2012-2013.

Degree Objective: Select one degree from the drop down menu of choices: Master’s.

Item 12—Field of Study: From the choices, select the field of study most appropriate to your study objective. You can briefly elaborate on the exact nature of your objective in the text box that follows.
Item 14—Institutions Attended: Please list all post-secondary institutions attended in reverse order (putting the most recently attended first). List all post-secondary institutions attended even those from which you did not achieve a degree. Please note that secondary (high school) institution information should not be included.
Item 21—Position Code: Please select from the drop down menu the position title which best describes the activity in which you are currently (or most recently) involved.

REMEMBER: Before you begin to write your essays, we very strongly recommend that you view the PowerPoint presentation “Tips for Writing Fulbright Essays for the Graduate Students and Faculty Development Programs”. This presentation can be found at http://www.fulbright.org.ua/page.php?pid=35&lang=1

Item 27—Study/Research Objective: The study/research objective description that you provide is an essential and highly important part of your application. You should take great care to write a clear and very detailed description of the program you want to pursue. Clearly identify the area(s) within your field of study in which you want to specialize or concentrate; what you want to accomplish during your program, why you want to specialize or concentrate in your field, what aspects of the field interest you most. Describe the kind of program you expect to undertake, and explain how your study plan fits in with your previous training and your future objectives. Remember, this is your opportunity to state what you hope to achieve during your program. Remember to leave a 1? inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page to allow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Preview your essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.
Do not mention the names of any U.S. universities you wish to attend in your Study/Research Objectives. The University Preference Sheet is included for that purpose.

Item 28—Personal Statement: This should not be a CV (curriculum vitae) or resume. The personal statement is a narrative statement in which you can include information about your education, practical experience, special interests, career plans, and your purpose in applying for study in the U.S. It should not be a mere listing of facts. Your personal statement essay should discuss how your life experiences and background have contributed to your desire to pursue study in your field, and your purpose in applying for study/research in the U.S. Describe any significant factors that have influenced your educational or professional development. Be specific but limit your essay to 2 pages if possible.
Again, remember to leave a 1? inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page to allow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Preview your essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.

Item 29— Resume/Curriculum Vitae: This is not a required page; feel free to use this page to give additional information about yourself. In this section you may want to attach a professional resume (usually required for professional degrees such as law and architecture) or a complete curriculum vitae (sometimes required for students pursuing theoretical academic fields). While there is no ‘header’ on this page for which you need to leave space, it is still advisable that you preview your information to check the formatting before submitting your application.
Page 7—University Transcripts: You do not need to upload your scanned transcript copies. Please send hard copies of your official diplomas (in Ukrainian) certified by the school directly to the Fulbright Program Office by regular mail. Applicants must submit official, complete and certified academic documents covering the entire period of study at universities and other post-secondary institutions. Please note: copies of diplomas certified or notarized by a third party (i.e. public notary) will not be accepted as official. US schools only accept academic documents verified by the university’s Director of Archives, Secretary, or Vice Rector.

Page 8—Personal Information: The information provided on this form will be used by the Fulbright Program in your home country and Fulbright administrative agencies for internal purposes only.
Item 32—National Identification Number: This is not a required field.

Page 9—Personal Financial Information: Do not complete this form. The Fulbright grant that may be awarded to you will cover all your expenses, but you may need to provide funds from your own or other sources just for any unforeseen expenses. Please be aware that the Foreign Fulbright Student program does not provide for dependents. Should dependents accompany you, you will be responsible for providing travel, adequate insurance, and support for them.
Page 10—University Preference: It is highly recommended that you indicate your U.S. university preferences. If you do, please complete this page as fully as possible. Do not just list the name of a university in which you are interested. Be specific. Provide the name of the department and the specific program within that department in which you are interested. If you have been in contact or correspondence with a faculty member, please provide the name and contact information for that individual. Please do not include your preferences exclusively for top-ranked, competitive and expensive programs. Fulbright/IIE will take into account all preferences a candidate has expressed if we believe they fit the goals of the program and have good academic/research/faculty fit .We will not be able to honor some of the preferences if a candidate’s test scores are not competitive for admission.

If you have applied to a U.S. university within the past three years, please list the programs and the results. If you have letters of admission, letters of invitation, or other correspondence from a school, especially a preferred program, please forward a copy (not the original) of this correspondence to the Fulbright Program Office.
If you do not have a clear idea which US programs will be the best fit, you should leave the University Preference Form blank. IIE Placement staff possesses field-specific expertise and, after conducting extensive research on the programs that will best meet the candidates’ goals, will recommend a range of suitable programs.

Page 11—Writing Sample: This is not a required field. You can use this page to upload a writing sample that will be submitted along with the rest of your application materials to the universities. The academic writing sample (in English) should be a minimum 10-page piece of work that demonstrates your ability to write in English on topics in your field of study. This is mainly for Doctoral candidates, as the vast majority of those programs require a writing sample be included with the application materials.

STEP 4: Supplemental forms: This is not a required field. You must send hard copies of your diplomas directly to the Fulbright Program Office by regular mail.

Letter of Reference/Recommendation: You must have three letters of reference (or recommendation) submitted on your behalf. Letters of reference are extremely important. All letters of reference should be written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either by blood or marriage or by personal friends. At least one academic and one professional or work related letter should be included among the letters. The letters should be written in English if possible. If they are not, an original English translation must be provided.

Your recommenders have two ways in which they can submit their letters:
You can download the Letter of Reference form and forward to your recommenders who will then complete the forms and mail to your Fulbright Program Office.
Your recommenders can complete the forms online and submit electronically. You must click on the Recommendation button on the Home page of this application to register your recommenders.

Report on Proficiency in English: Optional. We recommend that you complete this form, if you have not yet taken the TOEFL or IELTS test. Complete only the top section of this form and have the remaining portion completed by one of the types of certified English language evaluators listed on the form. Your language evaluator should return this form directly to your Fulbright Program Office.

Information Concerning Foreign Student Academic Records: In order to assist U.S. academic institutions in evaluating more accurately your academic credentials, this form allows you to provide information about the educational and grading system in the country where you did postsecondary study. A separate form should be completed for each college or university attended.

Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only): This form is needed for those students who attended a post-secondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in the U.S.

STEP 5: Application inspector
Before you can submit your application electronically, your application will be reviewed for completeness. If there is missing data, you will be prompted to correct.

STEP 6: Review and print your application
Review a PDF version of your application and print a copy for your records. Please remember that if you exceed the five line word limit where indicated, this text is automatically omitted from your printed application and your statement will not make sense to the reader.

STEP 7: Submit your application
After completing this application and thoroughly reviewing it, you will submit it electronically. Please note, it is very important that the following questions were answered correctly:
Question 1--Citizenship: Make sure that you identified the Fulbright Program country to which you are applying.
Question 2--Program: Make sure that you identified Fulbright Foreign Student as the award program to which you are applying.

If you entered either question incorrectly, you must correct your answer(s) prior to submitting your application. You can easily make corrections by clicking on the ‘update my answers to preliminary questions” link on the upper-right hand corner of the Home page.
Note carefully, after submitting your application electronically, you will be able to access it in a viewable PDF format and access supplemental forms. You will be able to print your application and supplemental forms. However, you will not be able to make changes to your application. If necessary to make any changes or corrections after your application has been submitted, please inform the Fulbright Program Office in Kyiv.

STEP 8: Supporting documentation needed to complete your application
Your application is not considered complete until your Fulbright Program Office receives all your supporting documentation and supplemental forms.

Finalists will be required to take the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): TOEFL is an admissions requirement at U.S. institutions for applicants whose native language is not English. You should try to obtain 80 at the very least (for candidates in education, journalism, law, etc. - where strong written and spoken English skills are critical for successful study and admission - as close to a 100 as possible).

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): A growing number of U.S. institutions will accept the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL scores. Note: TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years.

Finalists will be required to take GRE General Test (Graduate Records Examination): The GRE is required by U.S. graduate schools and/or departments for candidates in most fields other than Law.
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is required for certain courses of study in the field of finance and economics. Please determine whether your universities of preference require the GMAT for the degree you seek and prepare accordingly.

The Fulbright Office in Kyiv will make all testing arrangements and cover all costs of the testing process for selected finalists. Recommended candidates should take the tests by November 2011. Test scores are an increasingly critical factor in admissions decisions, and grantees should take test preparation very seriously.
It is recommended that all applicants begin to familiarize themselves with the required tets at least three-four months before taking them. Since finalists will be selected in September and testing will occur in October and November, we urge you to begin review and practice of the tests during the summer months.

Fulbright grants and other fellowships, assistantships, scholarships and educational grants are generally awarded for nine to twelve months beginning in August or September (you are eligible to apply to renew your grant and complete your master’s degree. In order for your grant to be renewed, you must demonstrate that you have made satisfactory academic progress in your authorized study program and have maintained full-time study status.
A grant for LL.M. study is 1 academic year in length and is not renewable.
Candidates appointed to certain types of Fulbright grants may be required to arrive during the summer for an introductory course or intensive English program prior to the academic year.

3. Change of Plans: You should promptly inform your Fulbright Program Office of any change in your academic status or future plans after your application has been submitted.