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##### **FULBRIGHT VIETNAMESE STUDENT PROGRAM**

**AY 2009 - 2010**

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#### [APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}

**Read all instructions and information carefully before completing the
application.**

***Note: These instructions should be followed in place of the
instructions given at the beginning of the application.***

1.  All forms in this application are to be completed in English and
    typewritten in black ink or printed from a computer. Do not re-type
    the form; simply fill in the spaces. Forms that have been re-typed
    by the applicant will not be accepted.

2.  Questions must be answered completely and carefully. Please limit
    your responses to the space provided.

3.  Incomplete applications, or applications lacking required
    supplementary documents, will not be considered.

4.  Please direct all questions regarding the application to Ms. Nguyen
    Thi Hanh at

> \(04\) 850 5000, (ext.: 5089), or email: <nguyenHT4@state.gov>.

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#### [HOW TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPONENTS]{.underline}

A complete application consists of the following components:

**I. COVER SHEET**

Information on the cover sheet will duplicate information on Page 1 of
the application. (The online application will automatically generate a
cover sheet).

#### II. APPLICATION

In the first pages, you will state biographical information, study
objectives, curriculum vitae, and other information.

Often specific instructions for completing a question or item will be
provided in the application. Please read all instructions carefully. In
addition, please review the following important information:

Item 1--- Name: Please follow the format requested on the application:
(Family/First/Middle). This may differ from the order written in your
passport or other official documents in Vietnamese.

Example: Nguyen Thi Thu Hang (Vietnamese order) should be listed Nguyen
(Family), Hang (First), Thi Thu (Middle)

Item 3---Mailing address: Postal code. Vietnam does not have a postal
code; please leave this blank.

Item 14: Institutions Attended: List all post-secondary institutions you
have attended (*that have issued a diploma)*. Do not list high school or
middle school.

This list must include:

-   all Đại học, Cao đẳng, and Cao học degrees

This list should *[not]{.underline}* include

-   secondary school diplomas

-   giấy chứng nhân/chứng chỉ/certificates you received for workshops
    (you should include this information in your resume)

Important note: Transcripts or official score (bảng điểm, phiếu điểm,
kết quả học tập) MUST be provided for each degree you list on your
application. Transcripts that have been divided into two stages (giai
đoạn I & II) must include BOTH stages.

Item 22---Name and address of your employer: Please include the name of
the [organization]{.underline} you work for.

Item 25---Examination results: If you have not taken any of these exams,
you may leave the section blank. Finalists will be registered for the
appropriate admissions exams by the Fulbright program in Vietnam.

***Please enclose a photocopy of your score report for any scores you
list in item 25. It is not necessary to notarize these copies.***

Item 28---Study/Research Objective: The study/research objective
description that you provide is an essential and highly important part
of your application. You should write a 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. This
essay will be forwarded to universities if you are selected as a
finalist, 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.

***Please limit your essay to a single page.***

Item 29---Personal Statement: The personal statement is a narrative
statement in which you can include highlights of your education,
practical experience, special interests, career plans, and your purpose
in applying for study in the U.S.

***Please limit your essay to a single page.***

Item 30---Additional Information: Applicants are required to include a
Curriculum Vitae or Resume.

Items 31-40: Personal Information: The information provided on this form
will be used by the Fulbright Program Office for internal purposes only.

Item 32: National Identification #: you may leave this item blank.

Item 38: Proposed Length of Stay in the U.S.: You may write "2 years."
Law applicants should write "1 year."

Item 39: Approximate Arrival Date: You may write "August 2008"

Page 8 (9 in online application): Personal Financial Information: DO NOT
COMPLETE.

Page 9 (10 in online application): University Preference: We do not
expect you to have a preference for the U.S. university you would like
to attend. However, if you do complete this chart, please provide
detailed information. Do not just list the name of a university. Provide
the name of the department and the specific program within that
department in which you are interested. If you have been in contact or
correspondence with a faculty member, please provide the name and
contact information for that individual. You can also use this form to
provide other information that is important to you, e.g. large vs. small
institution, urban vs. rural location, etc.

If you have applied to a U.S. university within the past three years,
please list programs and results. If you have letters of acceptance, or
other correspondence from a school, please include a copy.

Fulbright Vietnamese Student program participants will be placed at a
school by the Institute of International Education. Even though we
cannot guarantee that you will be placed at a school on your list, your
suggestions can guide the placement process.

Page 10---Student Record Card: Complete the top section only. The
remaining section is for office use. (The online application will
automatically generate a student record card).

###### III. SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

1\. Letter of Reference/Recommendation: You must have three letters of
reference submitted on your behalf. Letters of reference are extremely
important. All letters of reference should be written either 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 personal friends. We recommend that you include at
least one academic and one professional or work-related letter. The
letters should be written in English if possible. If they are in
Vietnamese, an original English translation must be provided in the same
sealed envelope.

Your referees must also fill out the rating chart and sign the reference
form.

Letters of reference should be included in your application packet; they
*should not* be sent directly to the Fulbright office by your referee.
***Please disregard the instruction on the form asking referees to send
letters directly to the office***. In order to ensure confidentiality,
your referees must seal their letter in an envelope and sign their name
across the seal. Opened reference letters will not be accepted.

[2. DO NOT INCLUDE:]{.underline}

-   Report on Proficiency in English

-   Information concerning Foreign Student Academic Records

3\. Transcript release form: This form is only necessary if you have
attended a post-secondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in the
U.S.

4\. Signature form: Your application packet must include a signed and
dated signature form. Unsigned applications will be considered
incomplete.

#### IV. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

**Diplomas:**

You are required to provide certified copies of all post-secondary
degree diplomas (bằng tốt nghiệp Đại học, Cao đẳng, and Cao học). These
include diplomas from college, university, and master's degree programs.
They do [not]{.underline} include certificates and high school diplomas.

You are required to submit a notarized translation of your diplomas.
Translations must be either provided/certified by the school which
issued the diploma or must be notarized by the notary public (Phòng công
chứng). Translations from private companies without notarization are
unacceptable.

**Transcripts**: You are required to provide notarized copies of all
post-secondary transcripts (bảng điểm, phiếu điểm, kết quả học tập). You
must include a transcript from every year of your academic program which
lists all courses taken and marks received.

You are required to submit notarized translations of your transcript.
Translations must be either provided/certified by the school which
issued the transcript or must be notarized by the notary public (Phòng
công chứng).

Applications must arrive in full at the Fulbright Program Office no
later than 5:00p.m., Hanoi time, **Friday, April 4, 2008.**

Applications may be delivered by post mail or hand-delivered to the
following address:

Fulbright Vietnamese Student Program

## U.S. Embassy, 7 Lang Ha, Dong Da, Hanoi