Fulbright Scholarships

2013-2014
Mohammad Arif Mujaddedi February 23, 2012
How to access the application?
Here are the links for the Fulbright Scholarships Program:
http://kabul.usembassy.gov/fulbright.html
https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/20/

The first link provides info and instructions on the program
The second one directly takes the applicants to the section where they
can submit a preliminary application online.
All applicants are required to create an account on the second link in
order to submit their application electronically.
It is fast, free, and easy.
Applications are due May 1, 2012

Online Registration Step#1
If you are a new user, click on the Create an account Icon


Registration Step#2
Fill in the text boxes with
the required info
accurately.
On State/Province select
Non-US/Non-Canadian.
There is no postal code
in Afghanistan just put a
number as it is required

Returning Embark Users
Use new email & password and create a new account. Please be advised not to use
your last year account. If you submit your application by using your last year account,
your application will be automatically archived and we will not be able to print it.

1. Select Afghanistan
2. Select Fulbright Foreign Student Program
3. Select YES
4. Select Graduate Study
5. Click on Save and Continue button
Instructions Part I
Read the instructions carefully and completely
Instructions Part II

Instructions Part III
After you read the instruction thoroughly, click on continue to application
Here starts the application

Another important parts of the application is
your future plans. Please be specific and insightful.

11. Please select 2013-2014, or else
we wont be able to find your application.
This option on the system will be available
effective March 1
st
, 2012


In Reverse
Chronological
Order means start from
very recent college,
university or school
attended.


Select the type of test and the dates if applicable
If you dont have
TOEFL/GRE tests score
please leave this part blank as
we dont require these tests at
the first stage of application
process
If you have relatives or siblings living
in the U.S. please fill in this part. If
you dont then leave it blank.
Very Important!!
Another fundamental part of your application which
plays key role in your selection is your Study
Research Objectives. Clearly state what you plan on
studying in the States. How will your research affect
your future personal/ professional goals
Please be specific, insightful & clear in your essays.
Essay writing resources: .
http://www.essayedge.com/promo/samplework#college
http://www.yale.edu/yalecol/academics/fellowships/appli
cation/essays.html
https://www.e-
education.psu.edu/writingpersonalstatementsonline/nod
e/1984
www.gradschool.about.com/od/essaywriting/All_About_t
he_Graduate_Admissions_Essay.htm
www.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/gradapp.html
www.statementofpurpose.com
https://www.e-
education.psu.edu/writingpersonalstatementsonline/nod
e/1984

Personal Statement is different from
Study Research Objectives. In this
essay you should talk only about your
achievements, hardship you have faced
so far and how you have handled the
challenges encountered. Talk about
your strengths and leadership qualities
all other good things about you as an
individual. Please be advised NOT to
upload your Study Research Objective
here.

Essay writing resources: .

http://www.essayedge.com/promo/samplework#col
lege

http://www.yale.edu/yalecol/academics/fellowships
/application/essays.html

https://www.e-
education.psu.edu/writingpersonalstatementsonlin
e/node/1984

www.gradschool.about.com/od/essaywriting/All_A
bout_the_Graduate_Admissions_Essay.htm

ww.rpi.edu/dept/llc/writecenter/web/gradapp.html
www.statementofpurpose.com





In this section,
please use
your own
personal
telephone
number and
correct email
address.
Your correct
contact details
will enable us
to reach you
easily when
required.
If you have any physical impairment please include them here.
The Fulbright Program will not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin and/or physical impairment
39. Please
select April
2013
Please dont fill in this
part, since all your
expense will be paid by
the Department of State
Please dont fill
in this part, since
all your expense
will be paid by
U.S. Embassy
Please be advised that dependent are not allowed
under Fulbright program in Afghanistan.
If you have no clue
where you want to
go, thats okay and
leave it blank. IIE
will help figure it
which schools would
be a good fit for you.
Note: 4 Supplemental Forms
We do not need the following forms:
Report on Proficiency in English
Transcript Release Form
Academic Records Information
Signature Form
All we need in this part is the three reference or
recommendation letters . You can register three
recommenders online to submit their letters online
or your can ask your recommender to send hard
copies to our office .


You can register up to three recommenders here.
We encourage you to register your recommenders here rather
than submitting hard copies to us.

Please register three
recommenders here
The Application Inspector will check your
application for accuracy before submitting it. If
there is any error in any part of the application
you should fix that part and then you will be
able to submit your application.
Please review your application
and print a copy for your record.
You will not be able to
access/print your application
after it is submitted
The End

If you have any question
contact
MujaddediMA@state.gov
Wish You All Best of Luck

Mohammad Arif Mujaddedi February 23, 2012