Q: Does the applicant need to be in a certain field of study to apply for this Award?
A: Applicants from all fields may apply except those with research purposes and goals that are associated with clinical training such as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary sciences.
Q: What is a "Release Letter" that the applicant should secure from his/her home university's President, which should be submitted as part of the application form?
A: A "Release Letter is an official letter from the applicant's home university stating that he/she will be able to secure a release from university duties if he/she is awarded the Fulbright Scholar Award.
Q: What is a letter of invitation?
A: It is a letter from the U.S. hosting university inviting the Fulbright Visiting Scholar, should he/she be awarded a Fulbright Award, to collaborate in his/her research.
Q: What is the length or duration of a Fulbright Visiting Scholar grant to the U.S.?
A: The minimum is 3 months and the maximum is 9 months.
Q: What are the chances of an applicant who meets all the requirements?
A: The chances of the applicant will greatly depend on the competition with other applicants.
Q: How many publications should the applicant have at the time of submitting the application?
A: The minimum is Five (5) publications or more.
Q: When are the final selections announced?
A: The applications will be reviewed and determined by the Commission's Selection Review Committee (SRC) approximately seven months from the final date of receiving applications.
Q: Are dependents eligible to accompany the Scholar to the U.S. for the duration of his/her grant?
A: Yes, they may eligible, taking into consideration that the accompanying dependents must reside with the Scholar for a minimum of 80% of the grant duration in the US.
Q: Can an applicant with dual nationalities (Jordanian and American) citizenship be eligible to apply?
A: Jordanian Scholar applicants who hold a U.S. Passport or a U.S. "Green Card" may NOT apply for this Award.
Q: How can I contact the Fulbright Commission by E-mail?
A: Please address all your queries to the following E-mail address: info@fulbright.org.jo
Q: When is the final FLTA award selections announced?
A: The applications will be reviewed and determined by the Commission’s Selection Review Committee (SRC) approximately five months from the final date of receiving applications.
Q: Do the applicants need to sit for the TOEFL?
A: Yes, the applicants need to sit for the unofficial TOEFL - ITP test and obtain a minimum score of 550.
Q: Does the applicant need to be nominated by a university or an institution in order to apply?
A: The Fulbright scholarship competition is open to all qualified Jordanian applicants. Your home university or institution may wish to nominate you but this will have no bearing on the selection process.
Q: Does the applicant need to be in a certain field of study to be able to apply for the FLTA Program?
A: Yes, applicants should be a Teacher of English or pursuing higher studies as a teacher of English. Moreover, applicants will be considered from the following disciplines with prior teaching experience:
Q: Do the applicants get to choose where they will be placed - at which university - in the U.S.?
A: The FLTA grantees will be placed in a U.S. university through a matching system determined by Institute for International Education (IIE) in New York based on the applicants’ experience, A: academic background and other factors included in the FLTA's application.
Q: Can someone with a US citizenship or green card (residency) apply for a Fulbright grant?
A: Jordanian applicants who hold a U.S. Passport, a U.S. "Green Card" or the diversity visa lottery may NOT apply for this Award.
Q: What are the chances of an applicant who meets all the requirements?
A: The chances of the applicant will greatly depend on the competition with other applicants. Thus, it is difficult to determine one’s chances for an FLTA award.
Q: What is the length of the FLTA Program in the U.S.?
A: The FLTA Program is a non-degree, nine month program.
Q: When is the final FFSP award selections announced?
A: The applications will be reviewed and determined by the Commission’s Selection Review Committee (SRC) approximately five months from the final date of receiving applications.
Q: Does a prior acceptance to a university in the US help the applicant?
A: A US university acceptance will not help the applicant or give him/her a better chance of being nominated for the program. This acceptance might be helpful if the applicant receives the award and wishes to attend that same university, however, this is not guaranteed: The Commission will decide on the final university placement.
Q: Should applicants who studied in the US or the UK sit for the TOEFL exam?
A: Yes, all applicants, regardless of where they obtained their Undergraduate or Master’s degree(s), must sit for the Official TOEFL examination again in order to be able to compete for the scholarship.
Q: Does the applicant need to be in a certain field of study to be able to apply for the program?
A: Applicants from all fields can apply, except those enrolled in disciplines that require clinical training and internships such as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science.
Q: Does the applicant need to be nominated by a university or an institution in order to apply?
A: The Fulbright Program competition is open to all qualified Jordanian applicants. Your home university or institution may wish to nominate you but this will have no bearing on the selection process.
Q: Is the Fulbright grant fully funded and what is the length of the program?
A: The Fulbright grant is fully funded and it is a two-year program for the Master’s program.
Q: If an applicant already holds a Masters’ degree, is he/she eligible to apply for another one?
A: It is not recommended to apply for another Masters’ degree. However, there may be exceptional cases whereby applying for a second Master’s degree may be considered. This is rare. For more information, please contact the Fulbright Commission office for advice and further details.
Q: Do graduates of American Universities have a better chance than the other applicants?
A: All applications are reviewed and equally evaluated. However, the preference will be given for applicants without previous experience in the USA.
Q: What are the chances of an applicant who meets all the requirements?
A: The chances of the applicant will greatly depend on the competition with other applicants. Thus, it is difficult to determine one’s chances for this award.
Q: Can someone who is already enrolled in a program in the US apply for a program in order to complete his education?
A: The Fulbright programs are not awarded to complete programs already started in the U.S.
Q: When is the final Hubert H. Humphrey award selections announced?
A: The applications will be reviewed and determined by the Commission’s Selection Review Committee (SRC) approximately five months from the final date of receiving applications.
Q: What is the Hubert H. Humphrey (HHH) Fellowship?
A: The Hubert H. Humphrey (HHH) Fellowship is a mid-career professional non-degree program for qualified candidates in leadership positions that have a commitment to public service.
Q: What is the release letter that the applicant should secure if nominated for this fellowship?
A: A release letter is an official letter from the applicants’ work stating that he/she will be able to secure a release from his/her duties for the Humphrey fellowship once the nominations are announced.
Q: How many years of experience should the applicant have in order to apply?
A: A minimum of full time five (5) years of professional experience and should be interested in the policy aspects of their fields of specialization.
Q: How long is the Humphrey fellowship?
A: The Humphrey Fellowship is a nine-month, non-degree program that combines academic work with professional experience.
Q: Should the applicant sit for the TOEFL (iBT) or IELTS test?
A: Yes, all candidates should have a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 75 on the Internet Based Test (iBT) or a 6.0 – 7.0 on the IELTS.
Q: What is the institutional code that the applicant should indicate for the TOEFL (iBT)?
A: You must indicate that you want your official score reports to be sent to:
The Binational Fulbright Commission, Code Number 8293.
You must be sure to indicate this code (8293) on the registration forms or on the answer sheets provided at the time you take the examination.
Q: What are the chances of an applicant who meets all the requirements?
A: The chances of the applicant will greatly depend on the competition with other applicants.
Q: Can an applicant with dual nationalities (Jordanian and American) citizenship eligible to apply?
A: It is only for Jordanian citizens residing in Jordan.
Q: How can I contact the Fulbright Commission by E-mail?
A: Please address all your queries to the following E-mail address: info@fulbright.org.jo
