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Not sure. From what I gather things have changed a bit this year. It seems email is the current and only way to notify finalists. I applied to Morocco for a full fellowship. How about yourself? Where are you looking to go?

What country did you apply to? I took the opportunity to strenghten the proposal but my topic is the same. I really don't want to pursue research that isn't of interest to me for the sake of being awarded a Fulbright grant. If you are rejected, use that as an opportunity to strengthen your proposal and language skills (if need be). The good thing about the FB is that you can resubmit your proposal every year. So, although I understand how it feels, make your efforts count by sending it in again. I am not in graduate school at the moment, but have done graduate work. I also applied to programs this year and am hearing back from a few PhD and MA ones.

Re: Morocco/MENA I applied for a full fellowship last year and made it past the first committee review. I didn't receive the rejection until about April 18th (via courrier though). I decided to resubmit my proposal this year, since I knew it was successful the first time around. I'm under the impression that we'll probably hear back around the same time. I know it is nerve-wrecking to patient. However, having been rejected once makes it much more easier to prepare for an unsatisfactory response, although, I am more prepared and hopeful this year.

hi everyone, exciting to read all of the good news on this forum! i've applied for a number of different grad school programs and fellowships this year, so i know that i have a few options if i'm not awarded the FB. with that being said, please add me to the spreadsheet. i applied for a full-grant to morocco and am a finalist. happy to see that i am in good company on that list. keeping my fingers crossed!

ranita, italia2011: i was able to defer my college loans more than once. i got a teaching grant to france a few years ago and was able to defer then, and also, when i returned to the US, as i did not secure employment until 6 months after. i think when you have a letter from a government institution, they are unable to decline the request. this may depend, though, if your loans are from private bankers (ie, sally mae). i'm talking about direct loans. your deferment would also be based on educational reasons, as opposed to hardship or what have you, so this would help your case, regardless. i think it is a good idea to follow-up and confirm, nonetheless. i've not done this yet as i am still waiting to hear back on the FB decision for applicants to Morocco. in terms of the credit card debt, try and transfer your account to a card that has 0% apr for 12 months.i have some credit card debt and did this recently in order to alleviate my debt. whether or not you get the FB, this is a smart thing to do. why pay interest rate if there is a card offer that allows you to pay the balance off w/out the interest charges. also, check out mint.com. you can create an account that will help you keep track of your spending and debt, and it gives great advice on how to meet financial goals/budgets on your own financial needs/goals. hope this helps!

can understand what you mean. i imagine they will either put those fellowships on hold or send you to another country (which, despite the fact that it is not your choosing, you would still be a Fulbright ETA). wishing you the best!

What country did you apply to carry out your project in? Is it a full fulbright fellowship or an ETA? I am waiting to hear back from Morocco. Very nerve-wracking!

I am a finalist for Morocco. I also applied for a CLEA. Have not heard back, though.

I am a finalist for a full fellowship to Morocco. Has anyone heard back in regards to this region or neighboring countries?