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THE 2013 FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The United States Educational Foundation in Nepal (USEF-Nepal or the Fulbright Commission) announces the 2013 competition for
the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program. Those selected would begin their studies in the U.S. beginning August-
September 2014.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship provides all expenses (including travel) for a master’s degree program of up to two years
at selected U.S. universities, in any field except medicine, engineering or computer science.
Those who completed their S.L.C. or its equivalent degree from rural, underrepresented areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Pick up an application form and information sheet at the Fulbright Commission (USEF-Nepal), Gyaneshwor (between 10 a.m. and 4
p.m., Monday - Friday) or at other distribution points, or download one from the internet www.fulbrightnepal.org.np. Study this
information sheet and carefully plan your study proposal. Consult reference books, the internet and talk with your counselors and
colleagues. Gather the required documents as soon as possible, not waiting till the last minute. If you have any questions, come to
one of the Question & Answer sessions on Tuesday, March 5, at 4:00 p.m. or on Thursday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. at the
USEF-Nepal office in Gyaneshwor. The submitted applications (whether hand-delivered or mailed) must reach USEF-Nepal
no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013.
General Requirements for Entering the Competition
All applicants must:
1. Possess Nepali citizenship.
2. Demonstrate in post-intermediate degrees a minimum aggregate mark of: 54% for students in non-technical fields (humanities
and social sciences), and 62% for students in science and technical fields. (The minimum requirements for students under the
semester system are: 65% in non-technical fields; 75% in technical fields; or a Cumulative GPA of 3.50/4.00 in either field.)
Examples of aggregate mark calculation:
i) For those applying with a four-year bachelor's degree from Nepal/India: average marks obtained in the four-year
bachelor's.
ii) For those applying for with a two-year/three-year bachelor's degree and a two-year master's degree from Nepal/India:
(average marks obtained in the master's + average marks obtained in the bachelor's) ÷ 2.
If the grading systems, fields of study or educational systems for the bachelor’s and master’s level are different (percentage and
GPA grades, non-technical and science/technical fields, yearly and semester systems, etc.), the applicant needs to meet the
minimum score requirements separately, not in the aggregate.
3. Have a high level of competence in speaking, reading and writing English. (Applicants who pass the first screening will be
required to sit for an English test during the application process. The English language test requirement during the selection
process may be waived for those who pass the initial screening and have either: 1) a valid CBT TOEFL score of 230 (or iBT
TOEFL score of 88, or PBT TOEFL score of 570) or higher, or 2) have passed the English language test administered by USEF-
Nepal in April 2012.)
4. Be under 40 years of age for as of the application submission deadline (March 21, 2013).
5. Possess either a four-year bachelor’s degree; or, if the bachelor’s degree was of fewer than four years duration, then a master's
degree is also required, such that the total number of years of formal education equals at least 16. Students with a three-year
bachelor's degree who have completed only the first year of a two-year master's degree program, and master's degree students
who have cleared all exams but still need to fulfill other university-mandated degree requirements are ineligible to apply.
Similarly, students who have two or more two-year/three-year bachelor’s degree but no master’s degree are ineligible to apply for
the Fulbright program.
6. Work requirement: Applicants must have at least three years (for men) or one year (for women) of post-bachelor’s degree, full-
time, professional work experience in an area directly relevant to the applicant’s chosen field of study as of the application filing
deadline date (March 21, 2013). This experience must be documented by letters (or attested copies) from employer(s) that verify
applicant’s position(s) and years of employment. Even if you worked at several organizations, you are eligible to apply as long as
your work experience at those organizations adds up to the minimum work-duration requirement.
7. Be in excellent health, as evidenced by a letter from a medical doctor.
8. Be eligible for a non-immigrant J-1 U.S. visa, and not already in possession or in the process of obtaining a U.S. immigrant visa
(―green card‖).

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Note: Individuals holding master’s degrees equivalent to a U.S. master’s degree are ineligible to apply for the Fulbright Foreign
Student Scholarship. Individuals who have previously resided in the United States for six months or more during the preceding five
years prior to the application submission deadline are also ineligible to apply. In addition, this competition is not open to: individuals
with, or in the process of obtaining, U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status; employees of USEF-Nepal and local
employees of the U.S. Mission in Nepal who work for the U.S. Department of State, and their spouses and dependent children (who
are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment).
(All applicants must submit documentary evidence for items No. 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7)
General Instructions for Completing and Filing the Application Form
Read these instructions carefully. Complete the application carefully and correctly and submit within the deadline. Incomplete or
late applications will not be considered. The application forms from previous years should not be used, nor the questions asked in
the application, especially on the electronic version, deleted or altered.
All responses, including dates, in the application must be in English, and machine written (computer or typewriter). Handwritten
applications will be rejected. Double check for correct spelling and grammar. Write ―Not Applicable‖ or ―N/A‖ in places where
the information requested is not applicable to you.
For question no. 4, your proposed field of study must be a recognized discipline for advanced study, not a professional job
specialty.
For question no. 17, under ―name of degree‖ clearly state I.A., I.Sc., I.Com., B.A., B.Com., etc., so we know exactly which
degrees you have received. Give the name and location of the schools, colleges or universities from which you graduated. For
major subject, give your major field. Do not list all the subjects you studied. The duration of the course is the number of years the
course is supposed to run; not how many years it took you to complete the degree. Check an appropriate box next to the duration
(or write the duration in the given box if it is different from the available options); and also mention in one of the columns
whether the degree was completed under the semester system or yearly system. You should not convert your grades from GPA to
percentage figures, if the normal grading system at your place of study is GPA/CGPA, and your GPA or percentage figures
should not be rounded up.
For question no. 19, give a complete description of your employment, including job title and your job duties.
Questions 21 (parts A & B), your statement of purpose and autobiographical essay, must be well written for content,
thoughtfulness, grammar and spelling. Many candidates are eliminated because of weak essays. Each essay should be no longer
than two-typed, single-spaced pages. (Remember, longer is not necessarily better.) Any plagiarism detected in any part of the
application will result in immediate ineligibility.
This application must be completed and submitted to the Fulbright Commission Office in duplicate, accompanied by two recent
photos of the applicant. (You may want to make a photocopy of the application after you have completed one set. If one set of
attached documents already contain attested copies, the second set of documents need not be separately attested.)
A complete application includes:
a) One set consisting of the following documents in the given order:
i) Completed application (with signature and photo).
ii) Attested copies of diplomas/certificates (arranged in a chronological order; the oldest at the top and the most recent at the
bottom; starting from SLC or equivalent degree). Certificates in languages other than English must be accompanied by
complete English translations.
iii) Attested copies of marksheets/transcripts for all of the examinations (arranged in a chronological order; starting from
SLC or equivalent degree). Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by complete English
translations.
(Please ensure that the diplomas/certificates are not mixed with marksheets/transcripts; they should be in separate sets.)
iv) Attested copy/ies (or original) of the proof of the required years of employment (three years for men; one year for
women; arranged in a chronological order).
v) Attested copy of Nepali citizenship (no need for English translation).
vi) Attested copy (or original) of physician’s letter attesting to your good health. The letter should be brief and written not
more than 6 months before the application submission deadline, and should be on the physician’s letterhead or a hospital
letterhead.
vii) Attested copy of valid TOEFL score report (only if the test has been taken).
b) One photocopy set of above documents, listed under (a);
Each set of application should have one staple in the upper left hand corner. Do not use special binding, multiple paper clips,
individually sealed envelopes, plastic cover sheets, etc. Attestation of photocopies of documents may be made by the issuing
institution, USEF-Nepal, Government of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University or a government approved notary
public. Please do not attach any extra documents (certificates etc.) other than those mentioned above.
Seal the two sets of application in one envelope, label that envelop ―The Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program
Application,‖ and hand deliver that to the guards at the gate of the Commission office or mail to the following address:
Fulbright Commission/USEF-Nepal
P.O. Box 380
Gyaneshwor
Kathmandu, Nepal

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The submitted applications (whether hand-delivered or mailed) must reach USEF-Nepal no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday,
March 21, 2013. Late applications will not be considered.
FOLLOWING SUBMISSION:
Visit the Commission or check its website on Monday, March 25 to see if your application was received at the Commission. The
list of applications received at the Commission by the deadline will be posted on the bulletin board inside the gate at the
Fulbright Commission (Gyaneshwor), and the Commission website www.fulbrightnepal.org.np.
The list of those who pass the initial screening and their test dates will also be posted on the Commission notice board, and the
Commission website. Visit the Commission or check its website on Tuesday, April 9 to find out (a) if your application passed the
initial screening and (b) the date you have been assigned to for English Language testing. Those who pass the initial screening
will be required to sit for an English language exam between April 16-18. The English language test requirement during the
selection process may be waived for those who pass the initial screening and have either: 1) a valid CBT TOEFL score of 230 (or
iBT TOEFL score of 88, or PBT TOEFL score of 570) or higher, and have attached copies of the score report with the
application; or 2) have passed the English language test administered by USEF-Nepal in April 2012.
Appear at the Fulbright Commission (Gyaneshwor) for English language testing on your scheduled date with a photo
identification (e.g. passport, driver’s license, etc.). Those required to sit for the English language test but unable to do so will
automatically become ineligible.
The results of the English test will be posted at the Fulbright Commission and the website approximately three working days
after the last test. Note, however, that passing the English test is not a guarantee that you will be interviewed.
The Fulbright Commission will review completed applications and announce the list of applicants to be interviewed. The list of
finalists and their interview date will be posted on the bulletin board inside the gate at the Fulbright Commission (Gyaneshwor)
and on the Commission website www.fulbrightnepal.org.np on Friday, May 24, 2013. Those who pass the English test (or who
are waived from taking the test because of their qualifying scores in TOEFL or the English language test administered by USEF-
Nepal as mentioned above) are requested to check the bulletin board (or the website) on that date. Interviews are tentatively
scheduled to occur in or about last week of May/ first week of June 2013. If you are a finalist, you must be available during these
times.
Visa sponsorship: All grantees receive an exchange visitor (J-1) visa which requires that the individuals return to Nepal upon
completion of their academic project. Grantees are not eligible for an immigrant visa, for permanent residence, or for a non-
immigrant visa as a temporary worker ("H" visa) or trainee, or as an intra-company transferee ("L" visa) to re-enter the United
States until they have accumulated two years residence in Nepal after returning from the United States on an exchange visitor
visa. This does not preclude the individual from going to the United States on other visas during the two-year period.
PLEASE NOTE:
Depending upon budget availability, approximately four to six candidates will be nominated by the Fulbright Board in Nepal
for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship.
GOOD LUCK!!

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THE FULBRIGHT COMMISSION (USEF-NEPAL)
APPLICATION FORM FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN THE U.S.
THE FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015
Note READ THIS FIRST: Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the accompanying instructions on pages (i)-(iii) before completing
this application. This application form, together with the accompanying instructions at the beginning, should be twelve (12) pages
long. If you are downloading this form from the Internet www.fulbrightnepal.org.np, be sure to use size ―A4‖ paper. This form is used
for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship competition. All answers must be machine written—either by typewriter or computer.
Duplicate, hardcopies of this application form must be completed and submitted to the Fulbright Commission office, accompanied by
two sets of other required documents. The submission deadline is 4 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013. Late or incomplete
applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, come to one of the Question & Answer sessions: Tuesday, March 5,
at 4:00 p.m. or Thursday, March 14, at 4:00 p.m. Both Q&A sessions will be held at the USEF-Nepal office in Gyaneshwor,
Kathmandu.
1. Name: Last: First: Middle:
2. Have you applied for a Fulbright scholarship before? Yes No
If yes, in what year(s), and for which programs?
3. English language test scores:
i) TOEFL score (if already taken): TOEFL test date (Month/year):
ii) Did you pass the English language test administered by USEF/Nepal in April 2012? Yes No
(Please note that these tests are not required to file the application. However, the English
language test requirement during the selection process may be waived for those who pass the
initial screening and have either:
1) a valid CBT TOEFL score of 230 (or iBT TOEFL score of 88, or PBT TOEFL score of
570) or higher for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship applicants must attached
copies of the score report with the application) or
2) have passed the English language test administered by USEF/Nepal in April 2012
4. List your proposed major field of study:
5. Indicate if you have or are planning to apply for a fellowship/scholarship other than Fulbright:
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
6. Permanent home address:
7. Telephone no.: Office: Residence: Mobile:
8. Current mailing address (if different from home address):
9. E-mail: Fax no.:
10. Date of birth (English calendar – Month/Day/Year): Age as of March 21, 2013:
11. Place of birth (district, and country):
12. Country of present citizenship: Country of present residence:
13. Marital status (check one): Single / Married / Divorced
14. Please list the names and ages of your children:
15. State of your health: Have you ever been hospitalized? Yes No
If so, please give the reason(s) and the date(s):
16. Please list any foreign countries, including the US, you have visited and dates of your stay (include month and year for both
beginning and end dates; add a separate sheet of paper if needed):
Attach Recent Photo

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17. ACADEMIC RECORD:
Name of degree Name and
address, including
country, of
institution
Date, degree
received
Major
subject
Class or
division
obtained
Semester or
yearly system
Percentage of
marks or GPA
A. High school
degree: SLC,
AISSE etc.
(specify)
Degree:
B. Intermediate,
Higher
Secondary,
10 + 2 etc.
(specify)
Degree:
C. Bachelor’s
(specify degree
and indicate
the duration)
Degree:
Duration: 2-yr.
3-yr.
4-yr.
Other: yr.
D. Master’s
(specify degree
and indicate
the duration)
Degree:
Duration: 1-yr.
2-yr.
Other: yr.
E. Any other
professional or
technical
degrees
Degree:
Duration:
18. List any prizes, medals or scholarships you have received:

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19. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: Beginning with the most recent employment, list and describe all paid employment. Identify each
employer. Fully describe the mission of each office, agency or company where you worked and fully describe each position you
have held. Use extra pages if necessary. (Note: To be eligible for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship, men must
demonstrate at least three years and women at least one year of post-bachelor’s degree, full-time, professional work experience
in an area directly relevant to their chosen field of study as of the application filing deadline date March 21, 2013. Even if you
worked at several organizations, you are eligible to apply as long as your work experience at those organizations adds up to the
minimum work-duration requirement.)
A. Position/Title: Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To
(month & year):
Total number
of months
worked:
Address:
Job Description:
B. Position/Title: Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To
(month & year):
Total number
of months
worked:
Address:
Job Description:
C. Position/Title: Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To
(month & year):
Total number
of months
worked:
Address:
Job Description:

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D. Position/Title: Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To
(month & year):
Total number
of months
worked:
Address:
Job Description:
E. Position/Title: Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To
(month & year):
Total number
of months
worked:
Address:
Job Description:
F. Position/Title: Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To
(month & year):
Total number
of months
worked:
Address:
Job Description:
20. List any research projects/publications you have authored or co-authored:

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21. Personal Essays: (This two- part question is an extremely important part of your application. Please respond carefully,
thoroughly, and thoughtfully. If necessary, please use additional pages, but do not exceed two single-spaced pages for either
part, or four pages for the entire question 21.)
A. Statement of Purpose: Give a statement below explaining what you hope to accomplish by going to the U.S. for advanced study.
At the least, your statement should include: (a) how you will build upon your studies and work experience to date; (b) how you
plan to utilize this academic experience after your return to Nepal; (c) your short and long-term professional goals; and (d) why
you wish to study in the U.S. in particular.

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B. Personal Essay: Write an essay about yourself that will assist the Selection Committee in judging what sort of person you are.
Please include statements about your education and upbringing, your most significant achievements, and the experiences and
persons that have affected your personal, academic and professional growth. (Attach additional pages if necessary, but do not
exceed two single-spaced pages.)

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SUPPLEMENTARY FORM FOR FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
The Fulbright Program was proposed by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas shortly after World Ward II and was signed
into law by President Harry S. Truman on August 1, 1946. Although the Fulbright Program has been refined and expanded by
subsequent laws, the Program’s basic objective remains what it has always been: to promote mutual understanding between the
people of the United States and those of other countries. Today, there are over 155 countries participating in the program with more
than 300,000 alumni worldwide. The Program is primarily funded by annual appropriations from the U.S. Congress and by
contributions from partner nations, the private sector, and academic institutions in the United States and abroad.
The Fulbright Program, including eligibility, selection of individuals, and obligations of applicants and grantees, is governed by the
policies established by the Presidentially-appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. These policies supersede all
other documents, and may be viewed at: http://fulbright.state.gov/fulbright/become/programwork/program-structure-and-rules
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22. What do you think is the role of a cultural ambassador? If you were to be selected for the Fulbright award, how would you be a
cultural ambassador from Nepal? (Please use only the space provided.)

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FOR ALL APPLICANTS: Please read carefully and sign.
- I understand that any incomplete application, or applications falsified by omission or misinformation will automatically be
disqualified. I further understand that acts of plagiarism will also result in disqualification.
- I also understand and agree that if a grant is awarded to me for study in the United States:
I will complete the prescribed course contemplated by the grant as outlined for me by those under whose supervision I will
be placed;
I will return to my home country upon completion of my study and that I will abide by the USEF, U.S. State Department and
any other rules and regulations now or later established in connection with the grant;
Upon completion of any studies in the U.S., I will engage myself for at least two years working in a related field in Nepal;
I further agree not to engage either directly or indirectly in any political activity in the U.S. during the tenure of the grant and
this agreement.
- I do not possess a U.S. immigrant visa (―Green Card‖), nor am I in the process of obtaining one.
- I certify that all information given in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
- I understand that a formal award of a grant is also dependent upon my acceptance to a U.S. institution for study and my eligibility
for a visa to the United States.
- I understand that initial selection in Nepal does not guarantee me a final placement and an award.
_______________________________________ __________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date
Note: Duplicate, Hardcopy applications must be submitted to the Fulbright Commission (USEF/Nepal) no later than
Thursday, March 21, 2013, 4:00 pm. Late applications will not be considered.
Please indicate how you learned about this competition:
From a friend:
From a newspaper or magazine (list name):
Other source (specify):
Please indicate where you obtained the application form for this competition:
From the USEF office:
From the USEF website:
Other source (specify):

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Applicant Checklist
PLEASE SAVE THIS FORM AND REFER TO IT
IN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION!
APPLICANT CHECKLIST
FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Completed Application
Attested evidence of each secondary institution or university degree,
diploma, or certificate awarded to you, arranged in a chronological
order, with the oldest at the top and the most recent at the bottom (for
example, S.L.C. certificate, I.Sc. certificate, B.Sc. certificate, M.Sc.
certificate)
Attested transcript (mark sheet) from each secondary institution or
university, with the oldest at the top and the most recent at the bottom
(for example, S.L.C. transcript, I.Sc. transcript, B.Sc. transcript, M.Sc.
transcript)
(Please ensure that the diplomas/certificates are not mixed with
marksheets/transcripts; they should be in separate sets.)
Attested copy/ies (or original) of the proof of the required years of
employment (three years for men; one year for women; arranged in a
chronological order)
Attested copy of Nepali citizenship (not the English translation)
Attested copy (or original) of physician’s letter attesting to your good
health
Attested copy of valid TOEFL score report (only if the test has been
taken)
Two Recent Passport Photographs
Documents arranged in the above given order
Two sets of application
Signature on the application form