I, for one, would never turn it down...even if the financial issue poses a big problem for me. One thing that Invictus might not know is that Fulbright may eventually increase the amount of your grants depending on many factors...for example, when some of the grantees decided not to take the grants...these money will be distributed to increase other grantees' grants. Also, if you received a half tuition waiver from the US school (in Invictus's case; Columbia), it is very much likely that you will be able to afford your LL.M. there. Those who decided to turn Fulbright down will never learn of the privileges it has to offer...and of course...the money it might have offered more to you. I think this info is actually quite confidential but it is only fair to be shared.
Fulbright Scholarship - crazy to turn it down?
Posted Mar 31, 2010 05:15
Posted Mar 31, 2010 07:22
I, for one, would never turn it down...even if the financial issue poses a big problem for me. One thing that Invictus might not know is that Fulbright may eventually increase the amount of your grants depending on many factors...for example, when some of the grantees decided not to take the grants...these money will be distributed to increase other grantees' grants. Also, if you received a half tuition waiver from the US school (in Invictus's case; Columbia), it is very much likely that you will be able to afford your LL.M. there. Those who decided to turn Fulbright down will never learn of the privileges it has to offer...and of course...the money it might have offered more to you. I think this info is actually quite confidential but it is only fair to be shared.
Unfortunately, in the Philippines, other scholars' grants do not increase even if their fellow scholars do not use up the entirety of the maximum amount allotted to them.
Unfortunately, in the Philippines, other scholars' grants do not increase even if their fellow scholars do not use up the entirety of the maximum amount allotted to them.
Posted Mar 31, 2010 09:37
I, for one, would never turn it down...even if the financial issue poses a big problem for me. One thing that Invictus might not know is that Fulbright may eventually increase the amount of your grants depending on many factors...for example, when some of the grantees decided not to take the grants...these money will be distributed to increase other grantees' grants. Also, if you received a half tuition waiver from the US school (in Invictus's case; Columbia), it is very much likely that you will be able to afford your LL.M. there. Those who decided to turn Fulbright down will never learn of the privileges it has to offer...and of course...the money it might have offered more to you. I think this info is actually quite confidential but it is only fair to be shared.
Unfortunately, in the Philippines, other scholars' grants do not increase even if their fellow scholars do not use up the entirety of the maximum amount allotted to them.
Invictus, as I said, this info is actually confidential. Grantees are disallowed to discuss this with others...not even with other grantees. So, it is usual that you are not aware of this fact. I just wanted to shed some light on this so that prospective applicants can better understand the system. Fulbright tends to favour those who know the privilege of being a fulbrighter and are willing to commit themselves to Fulbright despite the seemingly rough financial situation.
Unfortunately, in the Philippines, other scholars' grants do not increase even if their fellow scholars do not use up the entirety of the maximum amount allotted to them.</blockquote>
Invictus, as I said, this info is actually confidential. Grantees are disallowed to discuss this with others...not even with other grantees. So, it is usual that you are not aware of this fact. I just wanted to shed some light on this so that prospective applicants can better understand the system. Fulbright tends to favour those who know the privilege of being a fulbrighter and are willing to commit themselves to Fulbright despite the seemingly rough financial situation.
Posted Mar 31, 2010 09:39
Just in case you wonder, it might be true that you were also a grantee, the final financial decisions are only confidentially conveyed to each grantee in the final process...possibly in late May or June....maybe you told them that you wished to withdraw from Fulbright before that?
Posted Mar 31, 2010 09:48
Just in case you wonder, it might be true that you were also a grantee, the final financial decisions are only confidentially conveyed to each grantee in the final process...possibly in late May or June....maybe you told them that you wished to withdraw from Fulbright before that?
I withdrew only after I was told how much I would have to shell out from my own resources for each university I was accepted into. The amount I would have to spend was a major consideration for me, and it obviously was not easy to turn down a Fulbright scholarship. I only did so after realizing how much I would still have to spend to go to my desired university, and yet be constrained by the limitations imposed by the scholarship regime.
I withdrew only after I was told how much I would have to shell out from my own resources for each university I was accepted into. The amount I would have to spend was a major consideration for me, and it obviously was not easy to turn down a Fulbright scholarship. I only did so after realizing how much I would still have to spend to go to my desired university, and yet be constrained by the limitations imposed by the scholarship regime.
Posted Jun 17, 2010 05:35
Suppose you get married to an American, what happens? Would they allow you to stay and work?
Posted Mar 19, 2014 17:31
Hi, I need an urgent response on this.
First: Will it violate FB terms & conditions, if we accept one of the offer given to us from specific uni as a Fulbright grantee, and then turn FB down for another scholarship?
I am a Fulbright grantee candidate, and within 14 days I am required to submit decision on an offer from Berkeley, while the total shortfall I have to cover reach 46,500 USD. In order to accept the offer, I have to proof that I have sufficient funding to cover the shortfall (in fact I don't, it's so too much for me). What action do you think most strategic for me to do?
First: Will it violate FB terms & conditions, if we accept one of the offer given to us from specific uni as a Fulbright grantee, and then turn FB down for another scholarship?
I am a Fulbright grantee candidate, and within 14 days I am required to submit decision on an offer from Berkeley, while the total shortfall I have to cover reach 46,500 USD. In order to accept the offer, I have to proof that I have sufficient funding to cover the shortfall (in fact I don't, it's so too much for me). What action do you think most strategic for me to do?
Posted Mar 19, 2014 17:38
Hi,
Interesting case.
I do not think it will violate the T&C of FB. But confirm with your local FB committee. I think you can accept the offer without the FB scholarship.
Do you already have the other scholarship assured? Do you have to turn down the FB in order to accept the other scholarship? Why cant you get both?
What about loans or student grants by the Univ?
Good luck!
Interesting case.
I do not think it will violate the T&C of FB. But confirm with your local FB committee. I think you can accept the offer without the FB scholarship.
Do you already have the other scholarship assured? Do you have to turn down the FB in order to accept the other scholarship? Why cant you get both?
What about loans or student grants by the Univ?
Good luck!
Posted Mar 19, 2014 18:28
Hi, i am a fulbright candidate for 2015-2016 i would like to know if the Fulbright commission follows your prefered universities if they decide to allow you the grant or they choose as per their need.
Posted Mar 19, 2014 18:29
Hotpursuit, thanks for the quick response!
No, I haven't got certainty about other scholarship but I'm pretty confident about it. For top-tier university, that 'other scholarship' is pretty secured. And yes, if I accept other scholarship it will require non-acceptance of other sources.
Anyway, another thing. In my local FB's T&C, to accept an offer, one is required to proof sufficiency of fund to cover the shortfall by submitting a bank statement stating the amount of the shortfall is available in my account. Is this clause common? Any idea how I should negotiate with FB or what action should I take? My goal is to accept the offer and search for additional funding later (even it means dropping FB).
Your inputs are valuable. Waiting to hear more! :)
No, I haven't got certainty about other scholarship but I'm pretty confident about it. For top-tier university, that 'other scholarship' is pretty secured. And yes, if I accept other scholarship it will require non-acceptance of other sources.
Anyway, another thing. In my local FB's T&C, to accept an offer, one is required to proof sufficiency of fund to cover the shortfall by submitting a bank statement stating the amount of the shortfall is available in my account. Is this clause common? Any idea how I should negotiate with FB or what action should I take? My goal is to accept the offer and search for additional funding later (even it means dropping FB).
Your inputs are valuable. Waiting to hear more! :)
Posted Mar 19, 2014 20:56
Hi, i am a fulbright candidate for 2015-2016 i would like to know if the Fulbright commission follows your prefered universities if they decide to allow you the grant or they choose as per their need.
It is usually a coordination between both parties,but they have the final say. In my case, they sent it to all of my prefered Universities.
H
It is usually a coordination between both parties,but they have the final say. In my case, they sent it to all of my prefered Universities.
H
Posted Mar 19, 2014 20:59
Hotpursuit, thanks for the quick response!
No, I haven't got certainty about other scholarship but I'm pretty confident about it. For top-tier university, that 'other scholarship' is pretty secured. And yes, if I accept other scholarship it will require non-acceptance of other sources.
Anyway, another thing. In my local FB's T&C, to accept an offer, one is required to proof sufficiency of fund to cover the shortfall by submitting a bank statement stating the amount of the shortfall is available in my account. Is this clause common? Any idea how I should negotiate with FB or what action should I take? My goal is to accept the offer and search for additional funding later (even it means dropping FB).
Your inputs are valuable. Waiting to hear more! :)
I think you should accept the Fulbright, and when the University confirms the scholarship, drop it before they make any payments. If Fulbright makes a payment, then you are screwed. But once again, I suggest talking with your local office before deciding, they will understand your position and decisions.
H.
No, I haven't got certainty about other scholarship but I'm pretty confident about it. For top-tier university, that 'other scholarship' is pretty secured. And yes, if I accept other scholarship it will require non-acceptance of other sources.
Anyway, another thing. In my local FB's T&C, to accept an offer, one is required to proof sufficiency of fund to cover the shortfall by submitting a bank statement stating the amount of the shortfall is available in my account. Is this clause common? Any idea how I should negotiate with FB or what action should I take? My goal is to accept the offer and search for additional funding later (even it means dropping FB).
Your inputs are valuable. Waiting to hear more! :)</blockquote>
I think you should accept the Fulbright, and when the University confirms the scholarship, drop it before they make any payments. If Fulbright makes a payment, then you are screwed. But once again, I suggest talking with your local office before deciding, they will understand your position and decisions.
H.
Posted Apr 02, 2014 19:22
Have you, or someone you know, benefited from the Fulbright Program? Share your experience and help save the Fulbright program from an unprecedented 30 million cut that could be made effective as from 2015.
More info:
www.fulbright.org/news/163591/President-Obama-budget-request
www.savefulbright.org/
More info:
www.fulbright.org/news/163591/President-Obama-budget-request
www.savefulbright.org/
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