The Office of Public Diplomacy of the Embassy of the United States is pleased to announce its annual open competition scholarship program for the academic year 2023.

The Fulbright Faculty Development program was established by the Government of the United States of America with the objective of fostering mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other nations. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria in order to be judged in comparison to other applicants by a selection committee.

Objective : To foster academic exchanges and mutual understanding between Haiti and the United States and leads to a graduate-level degree (Masters/Doctorate) from an American university.

Eligibility :

• Applicants must be Haitian citizens with a bachelor’s degree based on an exemplary academic record (Students who are applying must at least have already submitted and passed their thesis) ▪

• Applicants must have at least two (2) years of work experience if applying for Public health;

• Applicants must show an ongoing commitment to community / public service; and

• Applicants must have advanced English language skills (verbal and written). Applicants with extensive or recent experience in the U.S. will not be considered, nor will Haitians with legal permanent residence (green card) status or U.S. passport holders

• Applicants are subject to a two-year mandatory home-country physical presence which requires you to return to your home country for at least two years at the end of your exchange visitor program as required by the J-1 visa.

• University professors applying for a master or doctorate must submit a letter of employment.

Application Process :

Final applications and supporting documents (Transcripts, diplomas, minimum of one letter of reference, signature Form, and Proof of English proficiency) must be submitted online through the website listed below by COB May 1, 2022. Accounts are free of charge.

For master’s degree program for students, apply here : https://apply.iie.org/ffsp2023

For master or doctorate degree for University professors, apply here : https://laspau.tfaforms.net/f/fulbright2023

Learn more (PDF) : https://ht.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/100/fulbright-web-site-flyer-2023.pdf

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