For: students to pursue graduate studies
Program Length: 1 or 2 years
Application Deadline: May 16, 2010
Start date: August or September 2011
Program Manager: Inna Barysh, student@fulbright.com.ua

Program Opportunities:

• study grants to complete a 2-year master's degree program at an American university

Program Description:

This program provides an opportunity for graduate students to combine study and independent research in a variety of ways: to earn a Master degree; to take advanced courses; to practice teaching through an assistantship in a university; research outside a degree program allows a student to specialize in a particular area; to re-qualify in a different area; or to broaden an academic perspective.

Eligibility & Requirements:

• Ukrainian citizenship
• Residence in Ukraine at the period of the contest
• Master, Specialist or Bachelor degree at time of award (4^th — 6^th year students are eligible)
• High level of proficiency in written and oral English
• Qualify for a U.S. J-1 visa which requires returning to Ukraine for 2 years following program completion
• At least five years since last participation in Fulbright Academic Exchange programs
• You or an immediate family member are not an employee of the US Embassy, Fulbright Program, or other US mission in Ukraine supported by the US Department of State. This restriction applies for one year following termination of employment.

Eligible Fields:

Aeronautics Astronomy American Studies (Linguistics, Literature, Art, History) Anthropology Applied Linguistics Archaeology Architecture Art History Biological Sciences Chemistry Communications Computer Science Criticism or Management of Cultural and Theater Studies

Economics Educational Administration Environmental Science/Management Engineering Folklore Gender Studies Geography Geology History Historic Preservation International Relations Information Sciences Journalism / Mass Communications Law Library/Information Sciences Linguistics Literature

Materials Science Mathematics Museum Studies Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences Oceanography Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Religious Studies Sociology Social Work Theatre Arts Urban Planning

How to Apply:

By May 16, 2010 submit document packet:

• completed application form,
• 3 letters of recommendation,
• a copy of education diploma, class transcript and grades (for 4^th and 6^th year students copy of class records).

All forms in this application are to be completed in English and printed from a computer. The letters of recommendation should be written in English. If they are not, an English translation must be provided, preferably certified by the university's International Studies/Relations section. Letters of recommendation (and translations) must be submitted by the persons filling out the recommendations in sealed envelopes to the Fulbright Office or to the applicant. Copies of your certified academic documents should be in Ukrainian. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications can be downloaded or requested by e-mail from student@fulbright.com.ua. All documents must be submitted in English. The letters should be written in English if possible. If they are not, an original English translation must be provided. Copies of your certified academic documents (from each university or post-secondary institution attended, all your diplomas or certificates) should be in Ukrainian. All applicants should submit hard copies of the application. All supporting documents (university transcripts, reference letters, work samples, other documents) should be mailed to Fulbright Office with the application. We also require applications to be sent to the Fulbright Office electronically.

Applications can be downloaded or requested by e-mail from student@fulbright.com.ua.

Selection Process:

• Stage 1: Application Review (May-June 2010)
• Stage 2: Interview for semi-finalists (August 2010).
• Stage 3: Finalists take tests (October-November 2010): TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) and GRE General (Graduate Record Examination)

  *TOEFL is the only required test for US admissions for law students

The Fulbright finalists will be approved by the Board of Fulbright Supervisors (BFS). Placements at U.S. universities will be finalized by April 2011.

The Fulbright Office in Kyiv will make all testing arrangements and cover all costs of the application, selection, and testing process (travel to and stay in Kyiv, exam fees, etc.). The Program will provide visa support for the grantees.

Presentation on preparing essays (study objectives and personal essays) for the Graduate Student Program (Download presentattion)

Sample essay by applicant in psychology
Sample essay by applicant in law

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