Q: If I decline a Fulbright grant and re-apply, will my application be given preference?
A: No, your application will not be given preferential treatment.
Q: What does the Fulbright Foreign Student Program provide?
A: The grant provides J-1 visa support, tuition and fees,
a living allowance, round-trip travel, and
health insurance.
Q: How are Fulbright Funding Packages determined?
A: The living stipends are determined by the U.S. Department of State and vary from location to
location depending on the local cost of living.
Q: Can I take my dependents?
A: Yes, you can. However, you will need to demonstrate financial ability
to support them, since
the Foreign Fulbright Student program does not provide for dependents. You will be responsible
for providing travel, adequate insurance, and other support for them.
Fulbright Foreign Student
Program grantees go to the U.S. alone, initially. Once they are settled in their program in the
U.S., usually after the first semester, grantees are joined by their dependents.
Q: Does the Fulbright Program provide any orientation for grantees before leaving for the
U.S.?
A: Yes. The Program will organize a pre-departure orientation (PDO) in
Tashkent for all
grantees before they depart for the United States.
Q: How long does it take to complete the program after receiving the grant?
A: Usually, master’s programs in the United States can be completed in 2 years or less. The grant
is first awarded for one academic year and will be renewed for the second year of study based on
the academic standing of the grantee. 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.
