Information for Current Grantees - Grant Renewal

GRANT RENEWAL

This section contains information on determining whether or not your Fulbright Grant is eligible for renewal. If you are not eligible for a renewal, you may be eligible for an extension.

Eligibility Criteria for Grant Renewal

• Africa
• Western Hemisphere
• East Asia
• Near East and South Asia
• Europe
• Supplementary Fund Programs

All grantees requesting a renewal of their Fulbright sponsorship must read the Instructions for Renewal of Fulbright Sponsorship and fill out the Application for Renewal of Fulbright Sponsorship. The form must be endorsed by your academic adviser and foreign student adviser and returned to your respective program officer by the specified deadline.

All Pakistan grantees requesting a renewal of their Fulbright sponsorship must read the Fulbright Pakistan Instructions for Renewal of Fulbright Sponsorship and fill out the Fulbright Pakistan Application for Renewal of Fulbright Sponsorship. The form must be endorse by your academic adviser and foreign student adviser and returned to your respective program officer by the specified deadline.

Eligible grantees holding full or partial grants will be considered for renewal of the same benefits as under their current grants, provided they are making satisfactory progress in their approved degree programs and sufficient funding is available. Note: summer tuition and fees are renewable if courses are required for degree completion.

Renewal funds are limited. Therefore, all grantees should also apply directly to their U.S. universities for any tuition waivers, scholarships or other awards which are available and for which they are eligible. All grantees should also apply for renewals of any other grants they hold which are renewable, in addition to the Fulbright award.

All grantees whose home employment leave will expire before the end date for their requested renewal, must contact their home employer to obtain written approval of their continued leave.

Grantees from the countries listed above, except Mexico, who are currently pursuing their original degree objectives in the United States, are eligible to apply for one renewal for a maximum of two years of Fulbright funding. Exceptional renewals beyond two years to complete the program will need sponsor approval.

Eligible grantees holding full or partial grants will be considered for renewal of the same benefits as under their current grants, provided they are making satisfactory progress in their approved degree programs and funding is available. Any exceptions to this general policy will be communicated directly to the grantees concerned.

However, since renewal funds are limited and assurance cannot be given that all applications will be approved, grantees are encouraged to apply directly to their U.S. universities for any tuition waivers, scholarships or other awards which are available and for which they are eligible.

Grantees who have contributed personal funds toward their academic and maintenance expenses are expected to contribute the same amount of personal funds during their renewal period.

TO ALL GRANTEES: We strongly recommend that you plan to complete your study program in the shortest possible time. Should you find it absolutely necessary to have an additional summer term to complete your degree, we will give exceptional consideration to your request provided you present a letter detailing your requirements, signed by your Academic Advisor.

¹ Argentina - Grantees funded through government or private institutions (Bunge & Born) must send a transcript of their academic work directly to the Fulbright Commission in Argentina. Fax: (54-11-4814-1377.) IIE will not be able to provide any renewal documentation until authorized by the Fulbright Commission in Argentina.

² Chile – Ph.D. grantees who are receiving Fulbright support to supplement MIDEPLAN will have their Fulbright grant renewed for a maximum of one year only. Students funded through MIDEPLAN are eligible to apply for grant renewal to program completion. They must communicate directly with the MIDEPLAN for the renewal of that grant. Grantees must be prepared to look for additional sources of funding after their Fulbright grant has expired.

³ Colombia - Master's students may apply for renewal grants for two semesters, Fall and Spring only; grant amounts will be calculated accordingly. Doctoral students may apply for a 12-month renewal grant. We strongly recommend that you be prepared to look for additional funding to cover the balance of your educational and living expenses.

⁵ Peru - Grantees can apply for a maximum of nine months of Fulbright funding to complete their original U.S. degree objective.

Grantees from the countries listed above are eligible to apply for renewal for a second year of funding provided continued study is required for the originally authorized degree. Since renewal funds are limited, all grantees who are eligible for renewals are strongly urged to apply directly to their U.S. universities for any available tuition awards, scholarships or assistantships. All grantees should also apply for renewals of any other grants they hold which are renewable, in addition to the Fulbright award. For the following countries, grantees are eligible for renewal of funding:

¹ Indonesia - for the second year of a Master's Program and up to the third year of a Ph.D. program, provided the grantee is unable to obtain a university assistantship or other financial aid.

² Japan - for a second year of study only, to a maximum of $15,000.

³ The Philippines - for the second year of a Master's Program or the second year of a Ph.D. program. All Master's grantees are expected to finish their degrees after their second academic year. A second summer renewal requires special approval from the program sponsors. For grantees on the Fulbright Department of Agriculture Scholarship Program who are doctoral candidates, up to three years of funding may be available. All Department of Agriculture grantees must return home at the end of their grant periods.

⁴ Taiwan - through completion of a second year of studies in the U.S., at the same level of funding both years.

⁵ Thailand - for Master's candidates through the second year of their U.S. program; for Ph.D. candidates through a third year of their U.S. programs. All grantees are encouraged to apply for university assistantships or other financial aid.

Grantees are eligible to apply for renewals as described below.

• Afghanistan - up to a maximum of two years total funding for completion of a Bachelor's degree or Master's.
• Bangladesh - up to a maximum of two years total funding for completion of the Master's degree only.
• Bhutan - Bachelor's degrees candidates through completion of the degree in the U.S.
• India - Master's degrees candidates for a second year only.
• Iraq - up to a maximum of two years total funding for completion of the Master's degree only.
• Maldives - up to a maximum of two years total funding for completion of the Master's degree only.
• Nepal - for a second year.
• Pakistan - up to two years of total funding for a Master’s degree and up to three or four years for a PhD degree.
• Sri Lanka - for a second year of a Master's Program only.

Renewal funds are limited. All grantees who are eligible for renewals are strongly urged to apply directly to their U.S. universities for any tuition waivers, scholarships, or other awards which are available and for which they are eligible. All grantees should also apply for renewals of any other grants they hold which are renewable, in addition to the Fulbright award.

Grantees pursuing a Master's degree are eligible to apply for second year renewal of their grants for continuation of their degree program up to a maximum of two years. Grantees who are pursuing Ph.D. or non-degree programs are not eligible to apply for renewals.

All grantees whose home employment leave will expire before the end date for their requested renewal, must contact their home employer to obtain written approval of their continued leave.

Europe

• Turkey

Grantees pursuing a Master's degree are eligible to apply for second year renewal of their grants for continuation of their degree program up to a maximum of two years. Grantees who are pursuing Ph.D. or non-degree programs are not eligible to apply for renewals.

Fulbright grantees from all countries not named above are not eligible for grant renewal. Therefore, all degree candidates are strongly urged to seek support from other sources for their continuing studies.