U.S. Embassy Phnom U.S. Embassy Phnom PenhPenh

Educational Exchange Educational Exchange ProgramsPrograms

Public Affairs Office2011 - 2012

Mr. Bun SambathAlumni Coordinator

Educational Exchange ProgramsEducational Exchange Programs

1. Fulbright Program2. Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program3. Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program4. Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

(UGRAD)5. Undergraduate Intensive English Language

Program (UIELP)6. The Study of the United States Institutes for

Student Leaders (SUSI)

Fulbright ProgramFulbright ProgramEstablished in 1946 by former U.S. Congress, J. William

Fulbright

To increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S and people of other countries

Provides opportunities for foreign nationals to study, teach, and pursue research in the U.S.

Every year the U.S. Embassy sends from 8 to 10 Cambodian students to pursue graduate study in the U.S.

Eligible ApplicantsEligible Applicants

Applicants from Government, Non-Governmental Organization and Private sectors are eligible for this program.

Fields of Study All fields of study are acceptable except Medicine

but students from Medical school can apply for Public Health.

Main RequirementsMain Requirements

Strong academic backgroundHave completed a Bachelor or Master’s degreeProficient in English (minimum TOEFL score 570, 88 in

internet based or 7.0 on IELTS)Demonstrate ability to adapt readily to a foreign

environment; andBe in good health and able to undergo a rigorous study

program.

How to apply?How to apply?

through online application at:https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international/, or www.iie.org/fulbright/apps - Applicants must create ID and password and

keep it in a safe place.- Your Email Address is your User ID- You may access your application any time to edit

as long as you have not submitted it. once it’s submitted you can no longer make any change.

TimelineTimeline February - June, 2011: Announcement

March 26, 2011: First ITP date April 23, 2011: Second ITP date

June 10, 2011: Deadline of the application with all supporting documents to the U.S. Embassy

Start completing the application as soon as possible.

Don’t wait for the result of the ITP because you need to spend many weeks to complete and review your application.

Some tipsSome tipsInternet and Email

Extra Curricular

Carefully fill out the Application Form

Personal Statement

Study/Research Objective

How to Access the programHow to Access the program

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Thanks for your attention!!!Thanks for your attention!!! Question???Question???

For more inquiries:Mr. Chau Sa

012 812 453; chaus@state.gov

Mr. Bun Sambath012 885 212; bunsa@state.gov