Embassy of the United States Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

The Embassy of the United States of America announces the Annual Competition for Fulbright Exchange Programs

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (HHHFP)

What is this program?

This is a program for mid-career professionals in leadership positions.  Successful applicants spend one academic year (from August or early September to June) in the United States in a non-degree program that involves a combination of academic study and professional development.  Funding is provided by the Government of the United States of America through the U.S. Department of State. The funding covers the cost of tuition and university fees, a monthly maintenance allowance, a book and supplies allowance, round-trip transportation from Burkina Faso to the host university in the U.S., and transportation to Washington, D.C. for a special seminar. Click here for more information (PDF 68KB)

Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program

For scholars and professionals who would like to pursue a Master's degree or PhD in the U.S. (1-2 year grants).  Candidates must have a high level of English -- sufficient to successfully pursue full-time graduate-level study in the U.S. (e.g., a TOEFL score of at least 550). Click here for more information (PDF 62.9 KB)

Francophone/Lusophone Junior Staff Development Program (FLJSDP)

This program is similar to the Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program discussed in item 2, except candidates are not required to have a high level of English proficiency when they apply and it is only available to candidates seeking a Master's degree.  Selected candidates undergo intensive English-language training in the U.S. for up to eight months, followed by a one-to-two year Master's degree program.  Applicants must have a TOEFL score of at least 480. Click here for more information (PDF 63.3 KB)

The Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP)

For university faculty members or individuals working at independent research centers, museums, or other cultural institutions that have educational and research objectives.  This program allows selected applicants to go to the U.S. to conduct research for three-to-nine months during the academic year.  There is also a special program for persons who desire to do AIDS-related research or professional development in the U.S.  The disciplines eligible for the special AIDS program include: Sociology and social work, anthropology, education, economics, law, public administration, communications, art, theater, medical sciences, biological sciences, and psychology.  A good command of English is essential, but no minimum TOEFL score is required. Click here for more information (PDF 46.2 KB)

Download application form for JSDP ARSP FLJSDP HUMPHREY (PDF 101 KB)

You must complete a package of application materials. Applications can be sent to you by e-mail. You should send an e-mail to: fulbrightouaga@yahoo.com from December 15, 2011 to February 25 2012 to request an application form and by giving the name of program you are applying for.

Please note that applicants for all the above scholarships must be citizens of Burkina Faso.  Applications may be picked up Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 12:00 and 12:45 to 17:00 and Friday from 7:30 to 12:30 at the Embassy located at Ouaga 2000, Avenue Sembene Ousmane Rue 15.873 Ouagadougou throughout the year.  Applications must be completed and returned to the American Embassy by March 1 of each year.

NB: JSDP/FLJSDP candidates can also apply through the Student Application site.  

Fulbright Senior Specialists Program

The Fulbright Senior Specialists Program is designed to provide short-term academic opportunities (two to six weeks) for U.S. faculty and professionals. Shorter grant lengths give specialists greater flexibility to pursue a grant that works best with their current academic or professional commitments. Applications for the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program are accepted on a rolling basis, and peer review of applications is conducted eight times per year. Program Goals are:

• To increase the participation of leading U.S. scholars and professionals in Fulbright academic exchanges
• To encourage new activities that goes beyond the traditional Fulbright activities of lecturing and research
• To promote increased connections between U.S. and non-U.S. post-secondary academic institutions

The Fulbright Summer American Studies Institutes

These are intensive six-week seminars held in the U.S. each summer primarily for university faculty in other countries who teach about the U.S. in various fields of the humanities and social sciences in their home countries. Only candidates who are fluent in written and spoken English can be considered. The subjects of the Institutes are announced around mid-November and nominations are normally due in mid-March. The subjects of the Institutes change every year, but the subjects are always from the humanities and social sciences (and not from the sciences).  Often one of the Institutes is for Foreign Secondary Educators and is intended for secondary school educators who are involved in program development and who have a responsibility for curriculum and management. This can include secondary school teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, education ministry officials, or textbook writers in the fields of English language, American literature, government, history, American studies, or other relevant subject areas that include significant content about the United States. The Institutes occur at U.S. universities during the summer months (generally in June, July and August). If you are interested in these programs contact Yolande Kaboré at the American Cultural Center in mid-November to learn the subjects of the Institutes and whether or not the Embassy is considering nominating candidates for one or more institutes. The competition for attending these Institutes is very tough and there is clearly a preference for candidates who have not previously had an opportunity to participate in any educational or cultural exchange program in the U.S.

The Summer Institute for English Foreign Language (EFL) Administrators from Francophone and Lusophone Sub-Saharan Africa.

This is a professional development program for secondary school administrators of English language programs in Burkina Faso.  The program allows selected applicants to attend a six-week summer program in the U.S. Interested persons can apply for this program in January of each year.

The International Visitors Program (IVP) 

Each year the Embassy selects and sends about 10 Burkinabé to the U.S. for a three-week program that allows them to meet professional counterparts and to experience the U.S. first hand by traveling to several American cities.  Programs are conducted English and French. It is not possible to apply for this program. The Embassy selects the participants itself among established or potential leaders in government, politics, media, education, science, civil society, and other fields. The purpose of the IVP is to increase mutual understanding between Burkina Faso and the U.S. by bringing people with similar interests and professions together to share experiences and ideas.