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Fulbright
Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the lowest TOEFL score required?
The lowest TOEFL accepted is 577 in the written version or 233
in the computer-based version.
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Is work experience necessary to apply for a Fulbright scholarship?
It would be to your advantage, but it is not a must. However,
it is required of applicants to the Fulbright-LASPAU Faculty
Development Scholarship.
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Is it required to have a nationwide-accredited degree to apply?
Yes, it is. It is necessary that you have a nationwide-accredited
degree when you submit your documents.
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Is it necessary that the letter of interest and attached documents
be in English?
No, it is not necessary, but it is advisable.
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How important is my letter of interest and study objectives?
They are very important for they reflect the clarity of the
objectives and academic goals you want to pursue through the
Fulbright Program.
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Do I need to be admitted into a U.S. university to apply for
a Fulbright scholarship?
No, it is not necessary. Cooperating agencies like the Institute
of International Education (IIE) and LASPAU, are responsible
for placing and supervising foreign student grantees in the
United States.
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Can I choose the university in the U.S.?
If you are selected to receive a grant, you can propose up to
four (4) universities, but the Fulbright Program, through the
institutions that administer it, reserves the right to place
you in a university suitable to your academic goals, especially
if you are not admitted into any of the universities you propose.
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What happens next, after I submit my application?
Your documents will be reviewed by the Fulbright Program. If
you are pre-selected you will be called for an interview. Otherwise,
you will be notified through a letter. This process takes between
3 to 4 months from the moment the public announcements for the
scholarships are released.
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How long does the second selection take after the interview?
From 2 to 3 weeks.
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Do I have to take any other tests?
Depending on the field of study, you may have to take the GRE
or GMAT. Applicants for a Fulbright-LASPAU Faculty Development
scholarship must take the PAEP, which is an English and general
knowledge test.
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Does the Fulbright Program cover all areas of study?
All but two: medicine and odontology.
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Is there an age limit to apply?
No, there is not. Nevertheless, the Program seeks to send professionals
that, upon their return to Bolivia, are able to contribute with
the knowledge and expertise gained for as long as possible as
active professionals.
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Can I remain in the U.S. after finishing my studies?
No. All Fulbright scholars are subject to internal regulations—Section
212-E—of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
(INS) and to a signed agreement with the Fulbright Program,
whereby they agree to come back to the country and stay for
at least two years before returning to the U.S. If starting
a PhD Degree, deferment of this commitment is allowed until
the completion of the PhD.
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May I take my family with me?
The Fulbright scholarship does not fund dependents. Dependent
costs must be defrayed by the scholar from personal funds: at
least $500 per month for the first dependent, $300 for the second
dependent, $150 for the third one, and approximately $150 per
month per dependent for health insurance.
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I have already studied in the U.S. Can I apply?
Yes, you can. However, preference will be given to those applicants
with no academic experience in the U.S.
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I am not Bolivian. Can I apply?
No. You have to apply in your own country.
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I am Bolivian, but I do not live in Bolivia. Can I apply?
You must reside in your own country to apply.
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Is the quality of the letters and documents submitted of any
importance?
Absolutely, yes.
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Will rejected applicants receive their documents?
No, they will not. That is why we request photocopies of all
academic and personal accreditation documents.
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