Educational Exchanges

Fulbright Student Program 2009 - 2010

The Embassy of the United States of America in Bosnia & Herzegovina is pleased to announce the Fulbright Student Program competition for research in the United States during the 2009-2010 academic year.  Scholarships are awarded competitively and are subject to the availability of funds.

The Fulbright Student Program is a non-degree program that brings student researchers to the United States for a nine-month academic year beginning in August or September 2008.  The Student Fulbright Program is intended for independent library and/or field research toward a Master's or PhD degree.  Students will establish professional contacts in their field, enhance their scholarly work, and gain international experience and personal enrichment.

Academic Fields

• Agriculture
• American History
• American Literature
• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Architecture
• Art
• Art History
• Biological Sciences
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Computer Science
• Creative Writing
• Dance
• Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Film Studies
• Geography
• Geology
• History (non-US)
• Information Sciences
• Journalism
• Language/Literature (non-US)
• Law
• Library Science
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Medical Sciences
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physics/Astronomy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Public Health
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Social Work
• TEFL/Applied Linguistics
• Theater
• Urban Planning

Eligibility/Requirements:

• BiH Citizenship
• Currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD Program in BiH
• English language proficiency (semi-finalists will be required to take the TOEFL test by January 2009)

Note: Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status are ineligible to apply.

Completed applications must include:  

• Online application at (please visit http://sarajevo.usembassy.gov/ for application materials)
• Detailed research objectives
• Personal statement
• Three letters of reference
• Certified transcripts and diplomas (with certified English translations)
• Professional resume
• Writing sample 

Application Deadline: August 1, 2008

Applications must be typed or computer generated and sent to the address below:

U.S. Embassy Sarajevo - Office of Public Affairs
Academic Exchange Coordinator
Hamdije Čemerlića 39, 71000 Sarajevo

For additional information about Fulbright Scholarships:
Email:  bhexc@state.gov
Website: http://sarajevo.usembassy.gov/
Tel: +387 (033) 619-592