Who selects the candidates?
The candidates are selected over a period of several
months. A jury consisting of representatives from
the Fulbright Commission, the United States Embassy
and people outside of the Commission, and of experts
in each discipline (generally former Fulbright grantees)
selects the candidates.
What other institutions
or organizations offer financial assistance? See
attached document
What are the main criteria
used to select Fulbright grantees?
Fulbright grantees are selected on the basis of
their academic achievement, previous work experience,
and their potential for leadership in a wide range
of disciplines.
I am going to participate
in a seminar/ conference/ course in the United States.
Does the Fulbright Commission offer financial assistance
for this? What type of financial assistance does
the Commission offer?
The Fulbright Commission’s financial assistance
is limited to the programs described on our web
page. Financial assistance is not offered for:
seminars/ conferences/ courses in the United
States
airplane tickets
English study in the United States
financing for local NGOs or for research projects
in Argentine institutions
athletic scholarships
scholarships for countries other than the
United States
undergraduate studies
Are grants offered to
complete a Master’s in Business Administration
(MBA)? No.
Are grants offered to
complete graduate studies in translation or interpretation?
No.
I want to do in an internship
in the United States; can the Fulbright Commission
help me?
You can consult the internship reference guides
available in the Fulbright Commission’s library.
What kind of information
can I find in the Fulbright Commission’s library?
The library contains catalogs of U.S. universities
and reference guides for different areas of studies.
Can I participate in
the grant competition if my score on the TOEFL exam
is lower than the required score?
No.
If I have lived in the
United States, should I still complete an English
placement test?
Yes.
Where can prepare for
the TOEFL exam?
You can contact Argentina’s Bi-national Centers
(for example, ICANA in Buenos Aires).
Where can I buy material
to help me prepare for the TOEFL exam?
You can go to the webpage www.toefl.org
and look at the materials available for sale. You
can also consult the bi-national centers.
Does the Fulbright Commission
sell or loan materials that will help me to prepare
for the TOEFL exam?
No.
Can the Fulbright Commission
help me obtain a United States visa?
No. Please consult the web page of the consular
section of the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires:
http://usembassy.state.gov/buenosaires/
Is there an age limit
to apply for this grant program?
The age limit is 38.
How do I turn in the
application?
As of 2007, Fulbright has an online submission process
for the Master’s Program. Please go to our
homepage and follow the instructions for signing
in and filling out your application form. Applicants
will also be asked to submit paper copies of their
application.
Are the two years of
work experience after graduation mandatory?
They are highly recommended and the candidates with
two years of work experience after completing their
bachelor’s degree are favored.
Can I still apply for
the Fulbright Awards if I don’t have a minimum
7 GPA? No.
I have taken the First
Certificate / Proficiency in English exam. Can I
use this to fulfill the English placement test requirement
when applying for a Fulbright grant?
No.
I have taken the IELTS.
Can I use this to fulfill the English placement
test requirement when applying for a Fulbright grant?
Yes.
Do I have to take the
Computer-based TOEFL before applying?
Not necessarily. The Commission administers an institutional
TOEFL exam in Buenos Aires on dates that correspond
with the award program’s deadlines. For applicants
from other provinces, any English placement test
administered by a bi-national center will complete
the requirement.
Do I have to take the
GRE before applying?
No.
Do I have to obtain admission
to a U.S. university before applying for a grant?
No.
I have already been
admitted to a university. Can I begin my studies
the same year as I apply for the grant?
No. The Fulbright Commission selects the grant candidates
one year before they begin their studies.
Can I apply for other
scholarships/grants in addition to the Fulbright
grant?
Yes.
What happens if I am
selected to receive a grant, but am not admitted
to a U.S. university?
The grant will not become effective and you will
have to apply again during the next application
period.
Can I mention a particular
university’s program in my application?
Yes, but it is not necessary.
Should I include letters
of recommendation in my application?
Not in the preliminary application.
Do I have to submit English
translations of my diploma and transcript?
Not in the preliminary application.
I have graduated, but
I have not yet received my diploma. Can I still
apply for a grant?
Yes.
I have completed my
entire degree except for my thesis. Can I still
apply for a grant?
No.
How many candidates apply,
and how many grants are offered?
It varies from year to year.
I completed my undergraduate
studies in the United States. Can I still apply
for a grant?
You can still apply for a grant, but the Commission
favors candidates who have had no previous experience
in the United States.
I am a citizen of both
the United States and Argentina. Can I still apply
for the Argentine grants?
No.
Does the Fulbright Commission
choose the universities to which I will apply?
No, the grant recipient chooses the universities
to which he/she will apply.
If I have already been
admitted (with or without financial aid) to a university
in the United States, can I still apply for a grant
and, if I receive the grant, still attend that same
university?
Yes, as long as the university postpones your admission
until the following year.
I am currently pursuing
postgraduate studies in the United States. Can I
apply for a Fulbright grant now in order to help
finance my second year of studies?
No.
Can I apply for a grant
if my undergraduate degree is not from an Argentine
University?
Yes.
Can I apply for other
grants at the same time as I am applying for the
Fulbright grant?
Yes.
Is there an age limit
to apply for this grant program?
No.
Do I have to have a Ph.D.
in order to apply for the program?
Yes.
Can I present a project
on which I worked with another person?
Yes.
Do I already have to
have an invitation from a university when I make
my presentation?
For research grants it is necessary to have a letter
of invitation from the institution at which the
research will be done.
How do I obtain an invitation
from a University?
The Fulbright Commission can offer advice for this
during the application period.
Can the grant cover
less than three months?
No.
Do the benefits include
additional funding to attend conferences in the
United States during the period of the grant?
No, but during their stay in the United States the
grant recipients can participate in the “Occasional
Lecturer Program” which offers funding for
these types of activities.
Does this grant program
enforce the visa J’s requirement that I return
to Argentina after two years?
Yes.
I have done postgraduate
studies in the United States / Europe. Do I still
have to complete an English proficiency exam?
In order to be exempt from this requirement you
must present a Master’s or Doctoral diploma
obtained in an English-speaking country.
What restrictions are
included in the visa’s expiration and in travelling
within the United States?
During the two years of the visa’s validity
you may continue travelling within the United States
with a different visa (J, F, tourist B1/B2, among
others). However, during this period it is not possible
to obtain a work visa or a permanent resident visa.
How are the participating
institutions selected?
Each year, the Board of Directors of the Fulbright
Commission selects the institutions that will participate
in the Program.
Is the invitation open
to the entire country?
No.
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