Venkatmr99

Any idea on when/where these interviews take place? Any particular format (i.e., how you work in group situations, one-on-one, panel-on-one, etc.)?

24 hours after I posted this, I received a manila envelope from IIE. I won a Swiss Fulbright!!

I tried searching for this scholarship in this forum, but couldn't find it... I apologize if this is a repeat. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about the Gates-Cambridge scholarship? I was interested in applying... Was hoping to build a conversation group. Where do I start?

Just found out yesterday morning (4/8/10 at 6:30 AM) that I am a reserve candidate (alternate) for Switzerland via E-mailed PDF. The e-mail came from Dr. Olivier Brighenti. So, while it's kind of disappointing that I was not a main candidate, I'm thankful to have made it this far. I'll keep waiting, maybe more funding will come through to open up more spots. I have updated the spreadsheet with my results. Question to all Swiss finalists: how many of you all are post-bac's/graduate students (as of today)? The only reason I ask is because I'm wondering if my undergrad status was a detriment of some sort. As far as I'm aware, I can have a Bachelors to work at the University of Zurich, while other places prefer Masters degrees... Is this reasoning correct? Also, does anyone know how many alternates there are for Switzerland? And... I know this is kind of a shot-in-the-dark question, but what are my chances? Not to worry, I am making other plans as we speak... I don't plan on losing sleep over this, but I was just wondering. I would be so thrilled if I knew I could work on my project in Switzerland (as would anyone, I hope). Anyways, a well-deserved congrats to all winners so far and best of luck to those still waiting! Thanks for all your help guys!

@Fonduelover: Really cool on the interview. I did mention that I had pretty much no background in German (as of December) but I am taking German language classes this semester in anticipation (... in desperation hahaha...), so maybe that has something to do with it. Nonetheless, it's nice to know there's someone else in the same boat. I phoned the IIE office yesterday, and Ms. Holskin told me that she anticipates a late March / early April decision. Anyways... until I figure out how to PM you, we can keep chatting this way hahaha

By the way, I looked back at my December letter -- it said "applicants *may* be interviewed in early January..." and then describes a brief, informal interview. Did any Swiss applicants get interviewed yet? AH!

My FPA on campus checked with other FPA's... apparently it is normal to receive the paperwork in mid-December... it's just that no one remembers (or has an idea) as to when candidates are notified of their final status. I might give Ms. Holskin a call today.

Hi All, I'm so glad to have found this forum. This is awesome. I'm a full grant finalist for Switzerland. I received paperwork from the Swiss embassy in mid-December. Anyone else experience similar? Different? Any idea on when Switzerland notifies? Thanks, and good luck to everyone!