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.
Preliminary Question Page: It is very important that the following questions are answered correctly:

• Question – Country of Citizenship: Make sure that you properly identified Hungary as the country competition (i.e. country of citizenship) to which you are applying.
• Question 2 - Program: Make sure that you correctly identify the Fulbright Program to which you are applying. Most applicants will apply to the Fulbright Foreign Student Program. The other choice, the International Fulbright Science and Technology PhD Program, is a special world-wide competition that is a separate competition. If you have any questions regarding the programs, please contact our office.
• Item 1-Name: It is very important that you list your name exactly as it appears (or will appear) on your passport. Please use upper and lower case when entering in your name, e.g. Ron Smith. Also, do not use diacritical markings as this can sometimes create computer-related problems.
• Item 11-Application Cycle: Please select 2010-2011.
• Degree Objective: Select one degree from the drop down menu of choices.
• Item 14-Institutions Attended: Please list all post-secondary institutions attended in reverse order (putting the most recently attended first). List all post-secondary institutions attended even those from which you did not achieve a degree. Please do not list secondary (high school) institutions.
• Item 21-Position Code: Please select from the drop down menu the position title which best describes the activity in which you are currently (or most recently) involved.
• Item 27-Study/Research Objective: The study/research objective description that you provide is an essential and highly important part of your application. You should take great care to write a clear and 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. If there is specific research that you want to accomplish, please describe. Remember to leave a 1.5 inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page to allow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Preview your essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.
• Item 28-Personal Statement: The personal statement is a narrative statement in which you can include information about your education, practical experience, special interests, career plans, and your purpose in applying for study in the U.S. Remember to leave a 1.5 inch (4 cm) margin at the top of every page to allow room for the header that will appear on the PDF view. Preview your essay to check the formatting before submitting your application.
• Item 29-Additional Information: The Hungarian Fulbright Commisssion requires you to provide a complete curriculum vitae.
• Page 7-University Transcripts: You will still need to submit 'official' transcripts, e.g. transcripts that come directly from your institutions in envelops that have not been opened by you. Contact your Fulbright Program Office to learn at what point official transcripts must be submitted. Please have your official transcripts (one photocopy certified by the university and two additional copies of them) sent directly to the Fulbright Commission by May 15, 2009. Students graduating in 2009 may bring their diploma to the Fulbright Commission latest by July 15, 2009.
• Page 8-Personal Information: The information provided on this form will be used by the Hungarian Fulbright Commission and Fulbright administrative agencies for internal purposes only.
• Item 32-National Identification Number: Please enter your National ID Number (személyi igazolvány száma) here.
• Page 9-Personal Financial Information: The Hungarian Fulbright Commission requires this form. The Commission provides tuition and fees up to USD 15,000, the applicants must complete if any additional funds are available from their own or other resources. Therefore please complete this form as completely and accurately as possible based on information that you have at the time of application. If you should have a major change in your financial resources while your grant is pending, you should immediately inform the Hungarian Fulbright Commission.
• Page 10-University Preference: It is not an expectation that you will have U.S. university preferences. However, if you do, please complete this page as fully as possible. Do not just list the name of a university in which you are interested. Be specific. 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.

STEP 4: Print supplemental forms
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. The following forms can be found by clicking on the Supplemental Forms button on the Home page of this 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: Complete only the top section of this 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.
• Information Concerning Foreign Student Academic Records: In order to assist U.S. academic institutions in evaluating more accurately your academic credentials, this 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. This form must be completed by the applicant.
• Transcript Release Form (for post-secondary U.S. transcripts only): This form is needed for those students who attended a post-secondary program (undergraduate or graduate) in the U.S. Frequently the fees for acquiring multiple copies of U.S. postsecondary transcripts will be covered by the Fulbright Program. Check with your Fulbright Program Office.
• Signature Form: You must print out, sign, and forward this form to your Fulbright Program Office.

STEP 5: Application inspector
Before you can submit your application electronically, your application will be reviewed for completeness. If there is missing data, you will be prompted to correct.

STEP 6: Review and print your application
Review a PDF version of your application and print a copy for your records. Print three additional copies and forward them to the Hungarian Fulbright Commission (1082 Budapest, Baross u. 62.)

STEP 7: Submit your application
After completing this application and thoroughly reviewing it, you will submit it electronically to the Fulbright Program Office in Hungary. Please note, it is very important that the following questions were answered correctly:

• Question 1--Citizenship: Make sure that you identified Hungary as the country to which you are applying.
• Question 2--Program: Make sure that you identified Fulbright Foreign Student as the award program to which you are applying.

STEP 8: Track your application for missing documents
At the bottom of the home page of your application, there is a 'track your status' link. If items that are still needed to complete your Foreign Fulbright dossier have been identified, they should be indicated here. Only items that are missing will be identified. This table should be routinely updated by the Fulbright Office. Please return periodically to check your status.

STEP 9: Supporting documentation needed to complete your application
Please provide one original and two additional copies.
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: completed and printed application form, the signature form; three letters of reference/recommendation; official academic transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, copies of diplomas for all post-secondary schools attended, and original English translations (when necessary).

a. Academic transcripts: Applicants 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.

b. Standardized tests: Check with your Fulbright Program Office to find out which standardized tests are required for completion of this application. You will be required to take one or more of the following standardized tests to gain admission to a U.S. university. For instructions on registration, contact the Fulbright Program Office or the website for the test.

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): TOEFL is an admissions requirement at U.S. institutions for applicants whose native language is not English. All non-native English-speaking candidates should immediately register for TOEFL.
• GRE (Graduate Records Examination): The GRE is required by U.S. graduate schools and/or departments for candidates in most fields other than Business Administration and Law. You should make every effort to register for the earliest possible administration of the GRE.
• GRE SUBJECT TESTS are required in certain fields. If a GRE Subject Test is offered in your field of study, you should make every effort to register for the earliest possible administration of this exam.
• GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test): GMAT is an admissions requirement for applicants proposing to study Business or Management, as well as any fields which may fall within the scope of offerings of a Business school or department. Arrangements should be made immediately to take the GMAT.

IMPORTANT
Note carefully, you MUST indicate that you want your score reports sent to the Institute of International Education (IIE). You must indicate the IIE code on the registration forms and/or the forms provided at the time you take the exam.

For all TOEFL and GRE exams, please indicate CODE: 2326.
For the GMAT, please indicate CODE: F0F-4J-28.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Duration of Grants: Fulbright grants and other fellowships, assistantships, scholarships and educational grants are generally awarded for one three to nine months beginning in August or September. Candidates appointed to certain types of Fulbright grants may be required to arrive during the summer for an introductory course or intensive English program prior to the academic year. In some cases, arrangements may be made for an extension of the period of grant beyond the first academic year. Candidates should not assume, however, that awards are automatically renewable.
• Duration of Degrees: The length of your degree program may exceed the available funding and sponsorship limits of your Fulbright grant. The requirements for completing academic work toward a degree vary depending upon the degree desired, the candidate's academic background and the regulations of the individual U.S. institution to which the candidate is admitted. It is usually not possible to obtain a degree in one academic year. Although the minimum time required for a Master's degree is one academic year, a student should expect to spend from at least one summer session to an additional academic year to complete the academic requirements. For the Doctoral degree, at least two to three academic years are required beyond the master's degree. However, many doctoral students find four or five years necessary, and in some cases even longer.
• Change of Plans: You should promptly inform your Fulbright Program Office of any change in your academic status or future plans after your application has been submitted.