The Fulbright Program enables Palestinian students to pursue graduate-level study in the United States of America. Participants also have the unique opportunity to experience life in the United States and to share Palestinian unique culture and traditions with Americans. Participants are chosen through a merit-based, open competition in which leadership potential, academic excellence and ability to adjust to life in the U.S. are all considered.

Fulbright Grants provide funding for:

• Tuition and required fees for graduate study in the U.S.
• Book and equipment allowances.
• Monthly Stipend for room & board.
• Supplemental health and accident coverage plan.
• Opportunities to participate in Fulbright Enrichment Programs.

• Must be a legal resident of West bank, East Jerusalem, or Gaza Strip
• U.S. citizens or green card holders are not eligible to apply.
• Must reside in country throughout the application, selection and placement process.
• Must have one year of professional work experience.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 78%, 2.7 or very good.
• Must have a strong academic background.
• Must be proficient in English with a minimum TOEFL score of 78 iBT/547 PBT or an IELTS score of 6.5.
• Preference is given to students who have little or no previous experience studying or living in the United States.
• Preference shall be given to those applicants who do NOT already have a Master’s degree.
• Grantees may not pursue academic programs that require direct clinical patient contact and/or the prescribing or administering of medication. Furthermore, a program of study in which a grantee will receive or has the ultimate goal of receiving a medical license and/or prescribing or administering medication is not permitted. 
• AMIDEAST staff and the employees of U.S. missions who work for the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development are not eligible to apply, nor are their immediate family members, during the period of their employment and until one year following the termination of employment.

• Online applications are now available  (Click Here)
• Applications and materials must be submitted through the online system.

• Original and official translated academic transcripts and diploma certificate;
• Official TOEFL or IELTS scores no more than two years old.
• An up-to-date CV detailing all prior education and work experience.
• Three letters of reference in English.
• A personal statement in English up to 600 words in length.
• A study objectives statement in English relating to field of study.
• Copy of passport and identification card (ID).

• Write clearly, using professional and understandable language.
• Demonstrate why you have chosen your field of study and how you are qualified.
• Proofread all materials for grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
• Refrain from using sarcasm, jokes or inappropriate humor.
• Cite any outside sources used in your essays, as plagiarism will result in disqualification.

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Selected candidates should be available for interviews in Ramallah/Gaza City during July 2016.
• Fulbright students must return home after completion of their program.
• Fulbright students are subject to the home-country physical presence requirement, which requires students to return to West Bank, East Jerusalem, or Gaza Strip for a cumulative period of two years prior to being eligible for certain U.S. visa categories. (Fulbright alumni may still apply for some visa categories, including those for tourism or additional study in the United States, prior to fulfilling the two-year home residency requirement).  For more details, please visit the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs website.