Originally Posted by amannan

hey guys, can any one of you guide me ?
I am doing bachelors in Civil Engineering. I have, like almost everyone, planned to apply for Fulbright scholarship program. I can go through GRE on my own, as its easy and the pattern is some how similar to university entrance tests.
The thing which is consistently bothering me is 'how should I write the personal statement? '. In this regard i want some help, I went through some Google to find out some sample personal statements. I found some from Romania and Taiwan, but still I am having swirls.
Can any one here post a sample statement ?
and Can any tell me, can I go through GRE during my BE ?

Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by talhaomer

Dear All,

The Fulbright Scholarship program for Pakistan has opened its 2014 applications from prospective applicants in Pakistan.

For those of you who do not know, the Fulbright program is fully funded by the US government. it is awarded to deserving Pakistani applicants for pursuing a Masters or a PhD. program in the U.S. The monetary benefit of this scholarship is huge. It covers everything from tuition fees to insurance to books as well as paying a monthly stipend that ranges from $1000 to 2500. You are also given an air ticket for travel to the U.S.

In order to apply for the Fulbright program, you must ensure that your complete application along with the required documents reaches the USEFP by May 15, 2013. Approximately 200 students will be selected for this scholarship.

Since the start of this program several years ago, over 4,000 Pakistanis have gone to the U.S. for their higher studies.

Minorities, women, students from FATA and Balochistan are highly encouraged to apply. Energy, public policy, and water are preferable fields. All disciplines are allowed to apply except for Clinical medicine.

Here are a few basic things that you must fulfill in order to be eligible for this scholarship:

1. Complete Fulbright application form
2. 3 Letters of recommendation
3. Statement of purpose also known as personal statement.
4. GRE scores

Do remember that Fulbright has the world's largest scholarship program for Pakistani students, so you have a strong chance of getting through :-)
If you have any further questions, do let me know!

Good Luck!

Originally Posted by sana mahjabeen

can you please explain point 2 and 3??

Originally Posted by amannan

Letters of recommendation :
You have to provide them 3 letters written by your professors or other persons which professionally know you.

Purpose of Statement:
This statement has to be written by you. You have to explain your purpose to go and study/research in the US. The personal Statement, or statement of purpose, is considered as one of the most important factor in your application.

Originally Posted by sid mughal

can one apply for ms or mphil in this scholarship?

thanks

Originally Posted by sana mahjabeen

i have recently taken my Bachelors exams and soon my result will also be announced..but i have no knowledge about GRE test can you please help me in this regard? i live in quetta so where these tests are held?

Originally Posted by imrancl

Are those not eligible for Fulbright who have some relative or kin working or studying in the US? Can somebody please let us know