U.S.

Embassy in Uzbekistan
3 Moyqorghon Street 5th Block, Yunusobod District
100093 Tashkent
Phone: (998 71) 120 5450, 140 2434
Email: TashkentFulbright@state.gov

Fulbright Foreign Student Program Application

Guidelines
Please read these guidelines carefully and refer to it frequently as you fill out your application

Do not refer to the online instructions since it is a generic form for all countries. Fulbright
Uzbekistan has specific requirements, so please follow our guidelines below. A complete application
includes:  your online application form, including study/research objectives and personal
statement;  resume or curriculum vitae;
 scanned copies (and English translations) of your academic transcripts and diplomas;
 scanned copy of official confirmation (spravka) from university administration certifying your
coming graduation (ONLY if graduating this year)
 three reference letters from university professors or employers;
 IF available, scanned copies of TOEFL/IELTS and GRE/GMAT score reports (test scores are
NOT required at the time of application);
 scanned copy of passport bio-data page
Please note that all these documents should be uploaded into the application. Only nominated candidates
will be requested to submit „official‟ copies of diplomas and academic transcripts from all
postsecondary schools attended, accompanied by certified English translations. The Embassy will NOT
be accepting hard copy applications– please apply through the online system only.
Remember the application deadline: May 20, 2018. All components of the application must be
submitted before this date, including recommendation letters. We recommend that you start contacting
your recommenders as soon as you start your online application.
 Fulbright Foreign Student Program applications must be completed online at:
https://iie.embark.com/apply/ffsp

Click Register to start a new application. Add email ID, password, first and last name. Once your
account has been created, you may proceed to login and complete your application.

Some helpful tips:

• Your email address is your User ID. Keep your User ID and Password in a safe place. While you
can‟t change your User ID, you can change your password by clicking Forgot Your Password?
at the application log in page.
• Avoid using all capital letters or using all lower case for names, addresses, etc. Use upper and
lower case, e.g. Ron Smith.
• You are not required to complete this application in one session. You can re-enter at any time and
edit your application before you submit it. However, please remember that 60 minutes of
inactivity will automatically log you out. You will have to log in again to resume your
application.
• Responses to questions on the application must adhere to established character limits.
• Do not use any Cyrillic letters on any portion of the application as these letters cannot be
processed in the Fulbright online system and will be unreadable. All forms in this application are
to be completed in English.
• You can copy and paste information into all text boxes.
• The application should be free of grammatical and spelling errors.
• Review the entire application before submitting it.
• Once you submit your application, you can NO longer make any changes to it.

Once you have created an account, please follow these steps:

STEP 1: PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS
Complete the following preliminary questions before proceeding with the application form:
• Through which program country are you applying?
Please select Uzbekistan from the dropdown menu. If you choose a different country program,
the Fulbright Office in Uzbekistan won‟t be able to review your application.
• To which program are you applying?
Select Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
• Have you checked with your Fulbright Program Office?
Please select Yes. You do NOT have to check with us before starting your application.
• For which academic level are you applying? Please select Graduate study.

The home page allows you to view all of the sections required to submit your application.

STEP 2: INSTRUCTIONS
Skip this step. Do not refer to the online instructions since it is a generic form for all countries. Follow
the application guidelines in this document only.

STEP 3: GENERAL INFORMATION

Name: It is very important that you list your name exactly as it appears on your passport.

Complete other items as per the online instructions.

Study Plans:
• Which application cycle are you applying to? Please select 2019-2020.
• Degree Objective Select Master’s.
• What is your proposed major field of study?
 From the list of choices, select the field of study most appropriate to your study objective. If your
desired field is not on the list, you can choose the most similar one on the menu, and then type
the exact name and briefly elaborate on the exact nature of your objective in the text box that
follows.
• Future Plans:
Describe the career you plan to pursue after completion of study in the U.S., e.g. teaching,
government, business, industry or any plans you might have for continued study or research in
Uzbekistan. Also indicate if you will be returning to former employment, or if you have been
promised a position in Uzbekistan after completing your Fulbright program.

STEP 4: EDUCATION
Please list all higher educational institutions attended in reverse chronological order (putting the most
recently attended first), including any in which you may be presently enrolled. List all post-secondary
institutions attended even those from which you did not achieve a degree. Do not list college or lyceum.
Do not abbreviate. However, if you write name in full and have exceeded the maximum length, you can
shorten it.
Complete the items as per the online instructions.

STEP 5: EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE SKILLS AND TEST SCORES

Complete as per the online instructions.

STEP 6: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Complete as per the online instructions.

National Identification Number: Please leave blank

References: List the names of persons from whom you have requested letters of reference and provide
the details as requested.
• You must have three letters of reference (or recommendation) submitted on your behalf.
• All letters of reference should be written by teachers under whom you have studied or pursued re
search or by someone who has supervised you in work related to your proposed field of study.
• At least one academic and (if employed) one professional or work related letter should be
included among the letters.
You can find more information on reference submission in STEP 12: REGISTER RECOMMENDERS

Authorization of release of information: Please click „Yes‟

Application Signature: Please type your first (given) name and the family (last) name in the boxes.

STEP 7: PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Skip the parts about funds for your study, since you‟ll be fully funded if you are selected for a Fulbright
grant. However, if you plan to bring your dependents, complete the part on dependents. Please be aware
that the Foreign Fulbright Student program does not provide for dependents, and should they
accompany you, you will be responsible for providing travel, adequate insurance, and support for them.

STEP 8: UNIVERSITY PREFERENCE

It is NOT an expectation that you will have U.S. university preferences. However, if you do, please
complete this part as fully as possible. Once you have submitted your application for a Fulbright
competition, do not apply directly to U.S. schools unless you plan to fund your own studies.
STEP 9: ESSAYS AND RESUME/CURRICULUM VITAE
You will upload files in this section.
• Upload your files in Word or PDF format.
• It is highly you use the following formatting: Times New Roman Font in size 12; Use ¾ inch (or
2 cm) margins on the left, right and bottom sides; Apply single spacing.
• On the essays, it is recommended that you try to limit your text to fifty lines or two pages.
• Always have someone proofread your essays for any language or grammatical mistakes before
including them in your Fulbright application.

Study/Research Objective: The study/research objective description is an essential and highly

important part of your application. You should take great care to write a clear and very detailed
description of the program you want to pursue. Clearly identify the area(s) within your field of study in
which you want to specialize or concentrate. If there is specific research/internship that you want to
accomplish, please describe.
If you are selected as a finalist, this essay will be forwarded to universities, so it is important to present
your ideas in an organized way. If you write an incomplete or overly brief statement, you may not be
placed at a university which best suits your academic needs and goals. As more than one university will
read this application, you should not mention a specific institution in this section.

Personal Statement: This is a narrative statement to introduce who you are and why you are a suitable
candidate for the Fulbright Program. You should describe yourself as an individual outlining your
personal history, influences on your intellectual development, the educational and cultural opportunities
to which you have been exposed, and the ways in which these experiences have affected you. Also
include your special interests and abilities, career plans and life goals etc. It should not be a record of
facts already listed on the application or an elaboration of your statement of proposed study.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Make sure the information in your CV/Resume is consistent with your
application. Your Resume/Curriculum Vitae should not exceed two pages.

STEP 10: TRANSCRIPTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

You will upload files in this section.
Transcript: Although the online system only indicates transcript (grade sheet), Fulbright Uzbekistan
office requires that you upload both diploma and transcript of each higher educational institution you‟ve
attended.
• If your diploma and/or transcripts were issued in English or bilingual, you just need to upload the
scanned copies of the original documents.
• If your diploma and/or transcripts were issued in Uzbek/Russian only, you need to upload the
translations of the documents. You do NOT have to provide certified/notarized translations at
this point, just make sure that it‟s accurate and word for word.
• Please upload one file containing scanned copies of all your diplomas and transcripts (and
translation if necessary).
• The set must be arranged in chronological order, beginning with the latest or the highest degree/
diploma.
• If you graduate in summer 2018, you must submit your transcripts up until the time of
application, and an official confirmation (spravka) from your university administration certifying
coming graduation.
• Do not include college/lyceum grade sheets or certificates.
 • Do not upload images taken by your mobile camera.
• Do NOT send hard copies of your academic documents to the Fulbright office.
• Only nominated candidates will be requested to submit official (verified by the university‟s
Director of Archives/Dean/Vice Rector or notarized) and complete academic documents,
accompanied by English translations (from official Translation Bureau or University
International/English language department).

Writing sample: Certain candidates would benefit from including a writing sample that may be
submitted along with the rest of your application materials to the universities. However, please do NOT
submit any writing samples at this point, wait until the Fulbright office specifically asks you to do so.

Test scores: Test scores are NOT required at this point, but if you have recently taken TOEFL, IELTS,
GRE, or GMAT, please upload scanned copies of test score reports. If you have more than one score
reports, please combine them all in one file for upload. Please note that TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores
must be valid by the application deadline (two years from the test dates).
Only nominated candidates will be requested to take one or more of these standardized tests to gain
admission to a U.S. university. The nominated candidates will be exempt from the test fees by vouchers
to be distributed by the U.S. Embassy.

Additional Documents:
• Please upload a copy of your passport bio page.
• You can upload letters of reference or their translations here (see STEP 12 below for more
information).

STEP 11: SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

Skip this step.

STEP 12: REGISTER RECOMMENDERS

Letters of reference are extremely important. All letters of reference should be written by teachers under
whom you have studied or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to
your proposed field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related to you either
by blood or marriage or by personal friends.

Recommendation letters can be submitted in two ways.

Highly preferred option:
Click the Register Recommenders button in the left corner of the application form to register your refer
ees. You will need to complete the reference registration form to allow your referee(s) to submit your re
ferences online.
Your referees will receive an email from noreply@embark.com directly, asking them to register for the
website and complete their recommendation.
This process will happen as soon as you provide their contact information and click on Invite Recomme
nders.
You will receive an email notification after the referee submits the online recommendation letter.

ONLY if the above option is not available:

Your recommenders can download the Letter of Reference Form from here:
https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/fulbright-foreign-student-program/.
When completed, your recommenders or you should upload them in the Additional Documents section
of the STEP 10: TRANSCRIPTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS.

Please note:
• Recommendation letters must be submitted before the application deadline May 20, 2018.
• Recommenders must complete all parts of the recommendation letters.
• Your recommenders can work on their letters of recommendations while you are working on
your application. These are the two independent processes. You don‟t need to wait until your
application is complete to register recommenders.
• We recommend that you register your recommenders as soon as you start your application.
• Fulbright office reserves all rights to verify the information provided in the recommendation
letters, including contacting the recommenders directly.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to register their referees online or send them Letter of
Reference forms.
• If your recommenders submitted reference letters in Uzbek/Russian, it is your responsibility to
upload the accurate translation into English in the Additional Documents section of the STEP
10: TRANSCRIPTS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all three referees submit the reference no later
than the application deadline.
• The Fulbright office will NOT confirm the receipt of the reference letters to the recommenders
or the applicants.

STEP 13: REVIEW

Before you can submit your application electronically, your application will be reviewed for
completeness. If there is missing data, you will be prompted to correct.  Check spelling & grammar
carefully.
• Submit your application soon to avoid “system error” during the peak days.
• Remember to save a PDF copy for your later reference after submitting your application.

IMPORTANT

• Deadline for receipt of completed application is May 20, 2018 (inclusive, up to midnight local
time).
• Application and reference letters must be submitted online. The Fulbright office will not be
accepting hard copy applications or parts of application via e-mail!

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE.