Your application is not considered complete until your Fulbright Program Office receives all your supporting documentation. The following must be forwarded to your Fulbright Program Office: the signature form and three letters of reference/recommendation (if they are not submitted online). If you are nominated by the Fulbright Office then official academic transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, copies of diplomas for all post-secondary schools attended, and original English translations (when necessary).
It is a good idea to print all supplemental forms prior to submitting your application electronically. However, even after submitting your application you will be able to access these forms.
Academic Transcripts
Nominees must submit official, complete and certified academic documents covering the entire period of study at universities and other post-secondary institutions. Documents must be accompanied by complete official English translations. These documents must consist of:
One certified, official record (transcript) from each university or post-secondary institution you attended, even those schools from which you did not receive a degree or diploma. The transcripts should list the subjects you studied and the grades you received during each year of your enrollment. Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the schools in sealed envelopes to your Fulbright Program Office.
Certified, official evidence of each post-secondary or university degree, diploma or certificate awarded to you should be included as part of the completed application.
Letter of Reference & Recommendation
You must have three letters of reference (or recommendation) submitted on your behalf. Letters of reference are extremely important. All letters of reference should be written 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 by personal friends. At least one academic and one professional or work related letter should be included among the letters. The letters should be written in English if possible. If they are not, an original English translation must be provided.
Your recommenders have two ways in which they can submit their letters:
You can print out the Letter of Reference Form and forward to your recommenders who will then complete the forms and mail to your Fulbright Program Office.
Your recommenders can complete the forms online and submit electronically. You must click on the Recommendation button on the Home page of this application to register your recommenders.
Report on Proficiency in English Form
If you do not have a recent TOEFL or IELTS score (scores are valid for up to two years), complete the top section of the Report on Proficiency in English Form and have the remaining portion completed by one of the types of certified English language evaluators listed on the form. Your language evaluator should return this form directly to your Fulbright Program Office. Frequently, there will be an evaluator in your Fulbright Office.
Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only)
The Transcript Release Form is needed for those students who attended a post-secondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in the U.S. Fees for acquiring multiple copies of U.S. postsecondary transcripts will be covered by the International Fulbright Science and Technology Program.
Academic Records Information Form
In order to assist U.S. academic institutions in evaluating more accurately your academic credentials, the Academic Records Information Form allows you to provide information about the educational and grading system in the country where you did postsecondary study. A separate form should be completed for each college or university attended.
Signature Form
You must print out, sign, and forward the Signature Form to your Fulbright Program Office.
Medical Form
For selected candidates only; the Medical Form should be submitted approximately 6 months prior to program start date.
