deepdishpizza Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I emailed Jonathan at the beginning of the week and he responded saying that Malaysia ETA letters would go out at the EARLIEST next week .. Looks like a lot more waiting So frustrating! I called him on Monday and he said the same thing. At least it meant that I didn't have to check my mailbox five times every day... Can someone try calling him later today and asking if there's any further information on when the letters would be sent out? I have to make a deposit at a law school today, and I would really like to know whether I need to request a deferral or not...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakasa Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I applied for an ETA to Poland. On Tuesday, I got an email from the American Program Officer and Executive Director of the Polish-US Fulbright Commission that congratulated me on getting a Fulbright and informed me of my placement. However, I still haven't received a big manila envelope, or any envelope. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm in southern California; how long did it take other west coasters to get their notifications? I'm nervous and don't think I'll feel better until I have the paper in hand! hey, I'm not a Poland person, but my grant letter got lost in the mail and like you I found out I got the grant (in my case to South Africa) when I got an email sent to all accepted students. It's legit and you can take it as confirmation that you were accepted! But probably you should call the Fulbright office and ask to send a replacement letter because it contains important medical forms. That's what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorpbrooks Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 BIG NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have confirmation from Jonathan that Vietnam letters were sent out earlier this week!!!! OMG!! Good luck everyone!!! WOOHOO! Must...resist...temptation to camp in front of...PO Box.... Thanks for the news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleducky Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I'm hoping this is a question that everyone can answer: are the amounts they award to grantees/ETAs all the same across the board for each country or are they different depending on the research topic, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damis Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Stipends are not the same from country to country. Nor are they they the same between ETA/Research. Research Fellowship recipients typically receive more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justhappened Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hey all, Long time lurker, was waiting on news from Japan and it just came in the mail today! Accepted Full grant to Japan Name: Justhappened / Alex B Large (but thin) manila envelope Postmarked 4.26.2011 Arrived 4.29.2011 Best of luck to all other Japan applicants and thanks to everyone on this thread for being the BEST resource during this process. I'm gonna go get drunk now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribe Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Got my letter today. Designated as an alternate for Mongolia :-( For the spreadsheet, I'm listed as SS under Mongolia. Status: Alternate Received: April 29. 2011 Post-mark: April 26, 2011 Current Address Small white envelope from the IIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeseshower Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Any news for China applicants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinsia07 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Any news for China applicants? Nope. I emailed Jonathan last night, but no response yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinsia07 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Any news for China applicants? AHHHHHHHHHHHH Just got this response: "The notification letters for China will be sent out today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some guy Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 AHHHHHHHHHHHH Just got this response: "The notification letters for China will be sent out today. Aiyooo... most stressful weekend ever, coming right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt.dc Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hi I am a Turkey Fulbright Finalist too. I haven't heard word yet (April 28th). This is driving me crazy because it is effecting my school funding because I do not know. Has anyone heard from Turkey? When should we hear? Last year they heard the middle of April. Do you hear if you are on the wait list around the same time line? Thanks- Alix I am waiting too. I am not quite sure when we will hear. UGGGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustforlife Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hey all, Long time lurker, was waiting on news from Japan and it just came in the mail today! Accepted Full grant to Japan Name: Justhappened / Alex B Large (but thin) manila envelope Postmarked 4.26.2011 Arrived 4.29.2011 Best of luck to all other Japan applicants and thanks to everyone on this thread for being the BEST resource during this process. I'm gonna go get drunk now. Congratulations, that is great news. Are you a grad student or undergrad? Japan is one of the countries that has separate grants for each. Hopefully, we shall all hear good news soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annguyen89 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 WOOHOO! Must...resist...temptation to camp in front of...PO Box.... Thanks for the news! my campus advisor just emailed....one applicant has already received their vietnam letter! they're definitely out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trollc3 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I was wondering if for some countries all applicants (PhD, MA, BA people) are in the same pool vying for the same spots? I am an alternate and have seen online that 2 profs. received the fulbright to teh same country I am an alternate to. (See http://www.education.auburn.edu/news/2011/april/estonia.html and http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/press-and-media/news/15930 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMCGirl10 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I was wondering if for some countries all applicants (PhD, MA, BA people) are in the same pool vying for the same spots? I am an alternate and have seen online that 2 profs. received the fulbright to teh same country I am an alternate to. (See http://www.education.auburn.edu/news/2011/april/estonia.html and http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/press-and-media/news/15930 ) You might not have been competing against those professors at all. There are separate Fulbright grants which are specifically designated for scholars, professors and educators. http://fulbright.state.gov/grants/scholar-program/us-citizen.html They're designed to let them teach university level courses while conducting research on their specific topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janish Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 hey, I'm not a Poland person, but my grant letter got lost in the mail and like you I found out I got the grant (in my case to South Africa) when I got an email sent to all accepted students. It's legit and you can take it as confirmation that you were accepted! But probably you should call the Fulbright office and ask to send a replacement letter because it contains important medical forms. That's what I did. Thanks for the tip! I'll probably wait through the weekend and call Fulbright on Monday if I haven't received anything by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieryfox99 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hey all! I am thrilled to say that I got a Fulbright to Mongolia!!!! Wow, still in shock, but extremely delighted by the news! Info if anyone wants to know: type: full address: permanent notified: April 29th postmark date: unsure method: large envelope academic status: undergrad project: agriculture and human development anyone else going to Mongolia??? message me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonengineer87 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hey all, Long time lurker, was waiting on news from Japan and it just came in the mail today! Accepted Full grant to Japan Name: Justhappened / Alex B Large (but thin) manila envelope Postmarked 4.26.2011 Arrived 4.29.2011 Best of luck to all other Japan applicants and thanks to everyone on this thread for being the BEST resource during this process. I'm gonna go get drunk now. Hey all! I am thrilled to say that I got a Fulbright to Mongolia!!!! Wow, still in shock, but extremely delighted by the news! Info if anyone wants to know: type: full address: permanent notified: April 29th postmark date: unsure method: large envelope academic status: undergrad project: agriculture and human development anyone else going to Mongolia??? message me! Added you guys to the spreadsheet! Congrats! Now fill out those medical forms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonengineer87 Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Don't forget that you can check the spreadsheet to see if someone has updated their status! https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AriON5PQlVdtdHlKMUhJYlo0bEVXREcxdlJVYUFibnc&hl=en&authkey=CNHpkd4P Also, makes sure your info correct, if you had info on there prior to early April? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I just found out that i am an alternate for Cambodia. Found out April 29. Small white envelope. Current Address. Discouraged but slightly hopeful it will still work out somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast2011 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I just found out that i am an alternate for Cambodia. Found out April 29. Small white envelope. Current Address. Discouraged but slightly hopeful it will still work out somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlHal Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Turkey people, I am a current ETA in Turkey, and we found out May 16th last year. That was because there was last minute funding (10 are American funded and the other 43 are Turkish funded.) Back in January, I know there had been a series of meetings to decide whether or not the program would expand or contract (there were MASSIVE problems this year--but many have been sorted out so don't worry). It will be largely Turk funded last I heard, but its hard to believe anything they say. Hopefully you'll hear soon, if I hear anything I'll be sure to post information! I also am a Turkey finalist and according to the forum last year, like bermet said, they didn´t find out until mid-May so just hold on a bit longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annguyen89 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 OMG!!! full grant to vietnam! YESSSSSS annguyen89 current address notification 4/30 postmark 4/26 large manila annguyen89@gmail.com half of the year in Ho Chi Minh City at University of Pharmacy and Medicine, the other half in Da Lat at University of Da Lat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulbright mongolia Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Relief at last!!! Accepted for Fulbright Full grant to Mongolia Post mark April 26 Received April 30 Thank you EVERYONE for all your support and the best of luck to all who are waiting to hear their news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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