Educational Exchange

Fulbright Program

Fulbright Scholarships will be awarded under the J. William Fulbright Program for study in a two-year Master’s Degree program during the 2009 – 2011 academic years (July 2009 – June 2011). Individuals from both the public and the private sectors may apply. Female, minority and candidates from outside Vientiane are encouraged to apply. 

The Fulbright Program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1946 to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Fulbright grants will be awarded for graduate study at the master’s degree level in all fields of study except medicine. (Applications will be accepted in public health.)

Eligibility

• Lao citizenship. Age 40 or under for Fulbright scholarships.
• Must hold at least a bachelor's degree with at least four years of full-time study and a superior academic record and qualify for admission to U.S. programs of graduate study. Humphrey Fellowship applicants must have at least five years of work experience.
• Proficiency in the English language (measured by a TOEFL score of 550 or above for Fulbright and 525 or above for Humphrey or an equivalent TELP (Test of English Language Proficiency) score. Appointments for TELP tests can be arranged with the embassy after submission of a satisfactory application form.

Application Information

Registration forms for the TELP test are available at the U.S. Embassy guardhouse or download it here.

• The appointment for the screening tests will be made for eligible applicants with no TOEFL score at the time registration forms and supporting documents are submitted in person and eligible applicants with minimum TOEFL scores as mentioned above can submit in person completed registration forms and supporting documents to Public Diplomacy Office, U.S. Embassy, Rue Bartholonie, (Thad Dam), Vientiane capital.
• Applicants from outside Vientiane please call: +856 21 267 263 Fax: 856-21-267160 (we will answer a call from outside Vientiane only) during official hours for more information on how to apply.
• The closing date for registration form is Friday, May 30, 2008 at 4:30. 
• Oral interviews for eligible applicants with minimum TOEFL scores as mentioned above and for applicants who pass the screening tests take place in the beginning of August.