Graduate Studies

Fulbright Scholarships – Grants for Graduate Study (Master’s and Ph.D.)

 

Approximately 20 grants-in-aid and travel grants will be available for candidates who have completed their higher education and wish to study or conduct pre-doctoral research in an American university.

 

The Commission will only consider applications in this competition from students, who are assured of affiliation with an accredited American university or institution of higher education for graduate-level study or pre-doctoral research.

 

Deadline: noon on April 27

APPLICATION TIMELINE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS:

March 1, 2011: Preliminary applications available
April 15, 2012: Suggested deadline for preliminary application form consisting of biographical data (roughly 2 pages)
April 27, 2012: Final application deadline at NOON (12pm) to submit a hard copy of the FINAL application (consisting of a 15 page application form with CV, (optional) writing sample (for PhD students), 5 photos, etc).
May 15, 2012: Deadline for 3 letters of recommendations
Mid-May 2012: 10 minute interview in English at the Commission for Educational Exchange in Brussels
Mid-May 2012: Applicants notified by physical mail
End-May 2012: Health forms needed
Mid-June 2012: Pre-departure meeting at U.S. Embassy and reception with the U.S. ambassador
July-March 2012: Departures to the U.S.
The interview dates for 2012 are as follows:

• Candidates applying in the field of law: May 14, 2011

• Candidates applying in the field of business: May 16, 2011

• Candidates applying in all other fields: May 15, 2011

 

Mid May 2011: Applicants notified by physical mail
Mid June 2011: Pre-departure meeting at U.S. Embassy and reception with U.S. ambassador
September-March 2011: Departures to the U.S.

In addition, the private awards below, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, are given upon recommendation of the Commission:

 

Allen and Overy Award
At least one partial scholarship for graduate study in the field of Law at an accredited American university.

 

Ambassador Blinken Award
At least one partial scholarship will be offered by the Ambassador Blinken Award Fund to a graduate of a Belgian university for graduate study in business or foreign policy in the U.S.

 

Ambassador Fox Award
At least one partial scholarship will be offered by the Ambassador Fox Award Fund for graduate study in any field of study in the U.S..

 

American Women’s Club of Brussels Award
A grant-in-aid will be offered by the American Women’s Club of Brussels to a Belgian woman nominated by the Commission.

University of Chicago Alumni Association Award
One or more partial scholarship to students in any field of study who will attend the University of Chicago.

 

Columbia Club of Belgium Award
At least one partial scholarship to a student in any field of study who will attend Columbia University.

 

Dorothy Deflandre Scholarship
At least one partial award for graduate study in any field at an American university or institution of higher education.

 

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Award
At least one partial scholarship will be offered by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP to a graduate of a Belgian university for graduate study in International Business Law in the United States.  More info

 

Fulbright Alumni Association Award
At least one partial award for graduate study in any field at an American university or institution of higher education.

 

Fulbright Environmental Studies Award
At least one partial award for graduate study in environmental studies at an accredited American university.

 

Harvard Club of Belgium
At least one scholarship will be offered by the Harvard Club of Belgium to a candidate in any field of study attending Harvard University.

 

Liedekerke, Wolters, Waelbroeck, Kirkpatrick Award
At least one partial scholarship will be offered by Liedekerke, Wolters, Waelbroeck, Kirkpatrick to a graduate of a Belgian university for graduate study in law in the United States.  More info.

 

Loyens & Loeff Award
At least one partial scholarship will be offered by Loyens and Loeff to a graduate of a Belgian university for graduate study in law in the United States.  More info: http://www.jobsloyensloeff.be/

 

McKinsey Scholarship for Graduate Study in Business
Maximum two partial awards for graduate study leading to a Master’s degree in business administration or related fields at an accredited institution in the United States. The amount will vary according to the financial need of the candidate. Preference will be given to candidates who have proven leadership in professional or extraprofessional activities, or who have a record of community service activities.

 

CAUTION: Candidates must be available in Belgium for personal interviews IN ENGLISH on dates specified by the Commission. Under no circumstances will the Commission make awards to candidates who are already in the United States.

ATTENTION!! Scholars who have previously held a J visa in the professor or research scholar category are not eligible for sponsorship again in those two categories for a period of 24 months following the program sponsorship end date.