Fulbright Canada Eligibility Requirements
Fulbright Canada is committed to recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every person, and fully committed to the provision of equal rights and opportunities without discrimination of any kind. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, ancestry, color, ethnic origin, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and/or handicap.
Please note that all applicants must meet the following basic requirements
:
be in compliance with all Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) guidelines;
be in compliance with all governmental regulations regarding visas, immigration, travel and residence;
be a citizen of either Canada or the United States
(permanent resident and/or landed immigrant status are not sufficient);
have met the appropriate degree requirements; and, where necessary
be able to demonstrate the appropriate language proficiency.
Please note that applicants may not:
hold permanent residency status in the prospective host country;
currently reside in the prospective host country;
have resided abroad for 5 or more consecutive years in the 6 year period immediately preceding the date of application;
in the case of Canadians, hold both Canadian and American citizenship.
Please consult the sections in the specific award categories on this web site for additional requirements .
Eligibility requirements, especially those determined by national laws and policies, may change from time to time. It is the responsibility of the prospective applicant to keep himself/herself informed with respect to such matters .
