THE FULBRIGHT & THE EAST-WEST CENTER SCHOLARSHIP 2008 COMPETITION

The Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Nepal (also known as USEF or the Fulbright Commission)
announces the 2008 competition for the Fulbright and the East-West Center (EWC) Scholarships. Those selected would begin their
studies in the US beginning August-September 2009. The scholarships are divided into three categories:
1) Fulbright Student Scholarship: It provides all expenses (including travel) for a master’s degree program of up to two years at
selected U.S. universities, in any field except medicine, engineering or computer science.
2) Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship: A worldwide program, designed to be among the most prestigious
international scholarships in science and technology. Grantees will be enrolled for PhD study at top U.S. universities in the
fields of science, technology, or engineering. Eligible fields include: Aeronautics and Astronomics/Aeronautical Engineering,
Astronomy/Planetary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Sciences/Engineering, Energy,
Engineering (electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, ocean, and petroleum), Environmental Science/Engineering,
Geology/Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Information Sciences and Systems (engineering focus only), Materials
Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Neuroscience/Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Oceanography, Public Health (theoretical
research focus only) and Physics.
All Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship grantees receive tuition, a monthly stipend for up to 36 months,
health and accident coverage, a book and equipment allowance, professional conference allowance, travel support, and
specially tailored enrichment activities, and are eligible to apply for additional research funding. After three years, U.S.
universities will be expected to cover the remaining expenses toward completion of a Ph.D.
The selected candidates, depending upon their university placement, could also earn an M.S. en route to the Ph.D.
3) EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship: Awarded to individuals who participate in the intercultural and research programs of the
East-West Center while pursuing degree study at the University of Hawaii (UH). Priority in the student selection process is
given to applicants seeking degrees in fields of study related to research themes at the EWC, focusing on topics in international
economics, politics and security studies, the environment, and population and health at a local, national and/or regional level in
the Asia Pacific region. EWC Fellowships are available for master's (up to 24 months) or doctoral-level (up to 48 months)
study, and include university tuition and fees, housing in an EWC graduate residence hall, health insurance, book allowance,
and a partial monthly stipend. EWC Degree fellows are responsible for personal and academic expenses not covered by the
fellowship. Estimated expenses beyond the fellowship include the cost of travel to and from Honolulu, anticipated living
expenses of $400 per month, or $4,800 per year, and any other costs not provided by the Center. EWC Fellows may apply for
competitive field study/travel grants during award study period. The candidates nominated by the Commission for EWC
Fellowship would also need to pay for their own standardized tests (such as TOEFL, GRE etc.), which are required by EWC or
UH.
Applicants for all three programs may be employees in any government, private business, NGO or INGO.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Pick up an application form and information sheet at the Fulbright Commission (USEF/N), Gyaneshwor (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday - Friday) or at other distribution points, or download one from the internet www.fulbrightnepal.org.np no later than 4:00
P.M. Friday, March 7, 2008. Study this information sheet and carefully plan your study proposal. Consult reference books, the
internet and talk with your counselors and colleagues. Gather the required documents as soon as possible, not waiting till the last
minute. If you have any questions, come to one of the Question & Answer sessions on Wednesday, February 20, at 4:00 p.m.
or on Wednesday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the USEF office in Gyaneshwor. The submitted applications (whether hand-delivered
or mailed) must reach USEF/Nepal no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2008.
General Requirements for Entering the Competition
All applicants must:
1. Possess Nepali citizenship.
2. Demonstrate in post-intermediate degrees a minimum aggregate mark of: 56% for students in non-technical fields (humanities
and social sciences), and 60% for students in science and technical fields. (The minimum requirements for students under the
semester system are: 65% in non-technical fields; 70% in technical fields; or a Cumulative GPA of 3.50/4.00 in either field.)
Examples of aggregate mark calculation:
i) For those applying for a master's degree in the US under the Fulbright Student Scholarship, the EWC Graduate
Fellowship, or for a Ph.D. degree under the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship with a four-year
bachelor's degree from Nepal/India: average marks obtained in the four-year bachelor's.
ii) For those applying for a master's degree in the US under the Fulbright Student Scholarship, the EWC Graduate
Fellowship, or for a Ph.D. degree under the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship with a two-year/three-
year bachelor's degree and a two-year master's degree from Nepal/India: (average marks obtained in the master's +
average marks obtained in the bachelor's) ÷ 2.

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 iii) For those applying for a Ph.D. degree in the US under the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship or the
EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship with a US equivalent master’s degree: average marks obtained in a US equivalent (at
least 16+2 year duration) master's degree.
If the grading systems, fields of study or educational systems for the bachelor’s and master’s level are different (percentage and
GPA grades, non-technical and science/technical fields, yearly and semester systems, etc.), the applicant needs to meet the
minimum score requirements separately, not in the aggregate.
3. Have a high level of competence in speaking, reading and writing English. (Applicants who pass the first screening will be
required to sit for an English test during the application process. The English language test requirement during the selection
process may be waived for those who pass the initial screening and have either: 1) a valid CBT TOEFL score of 230 (or iBT
TOEFL score of 88, or PBT TOEFL score of 570) or higher for the Fulbright Student Scholarship and the EWC Graduate Degree
Fellowship applicants and a valid CBT TOEFL score of 237 (or iBT TOEFL score of 92, or PBT TOEFL score of 580) or higher
for the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship applicants; or 2) have passed the English language test administered
by USEF/Nepal in April 2007.)
4. Be under 40 years of age for those applying for the master’s degree under the Fulbright Student Scholarship or for Ph.D. degree
under the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship as of the application submission deadline (March 14, 2008).
There is no age limit for EWC Graduate Fellowship candidates.
5. (a) Applicants for the master’s degree under the Fulbright Student Scholarship or the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship
program: possess either a four-year bachelor’s degree; or, if the bachelor’s degree was of fewer than four years duration, then a
master's degree is also required, such that the total number of years of formal education equals at least 16. Students with a three-
year bachelor's degree who have completed only the first year of a two-year master's degree program, and master's degree
students who have cleared all exams but still need to fulfill other university-mandated degree requirements are ineligible to apply.
Similarly, students who have two or more two-year/three-year bachelor’s degree but no master’s degree are ineligible to apply for
the Fulbright program.
(b) Applicants for the Ph.D. degree under the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship program: Candidates who
meet the above (a) criteria are eligible to apply under this program. In addition, applicants who possess a master’s degree that is
equivalent to the US master’s degree, that is, a master’s degree that required at least 18 years of continuous study, are also
eligible to apply for this scholarship. After nomination by the Commission, the nominee is expected to achieve a PBT TOEFL
score (or equivalent) of at least 580 and a quantitative GRE score of at least 700. A GRE Subject Exam score report will also be
needed for all selected candidates in the following fields of study: biology; biochemistry, cell, and molecular biology; chemistry;
computer science; mathematics; and physics. Test vouchers for standardized tests will be provided for all nominees. Nominees
will be required to take the tests soon after the nomination in order to ensure that test scores can be sent to the US by August 1,
2008.
(c) Applicants for the Ph.D. degree under the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship program: possess a master’s degree that is
equivalent to the US master’s degree; that is, a master’s degree that required at least 18 years of continuous study. It is important
for potential PhD applicants to check with the appropriate University of Hawaii academic program web site for more information
concerning eligibility since aside from having the relevant number of years of education, their study objectives must be
compatible to the program and there must be faculty available to advise them.
6. Work requirement: For the Fulbright Student Scholarship program, applicants must have at least three years (for men) or one
year (for women) of post-bachelor’s degree, full-time, professional work experience in an area directly relevant to the applicant’s
chosen field of study as of the application filing deadline date (March 14, 2008). This experience must be documented by letters
(or attested copies) from employer(s) that verify applicant’s position(s) and years of employment. Even if you worked at several
organizations, you are eligible to apply as long as your work experience at those organizations adds up to the minimum work-
duration requirement. There are no work requirements for the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship or the EWC
Graduate Degree Fellowship.
7. Be in excellent health, as evidenced by a letter from a medical doctor.
8. Be eligible for a non-immigrant J-1 U.S. visa, and not already in possession or in the process of obtaining a U.S. immigrant visa
(“green card”).
Note: Individuals holding master’s degrees equivalent to a U.S. master’s degree are ineligible to apply for the Fulbright Student
Scholarship, but are eligible to apply for the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship and the EWC Graduate Degree
Fellowship for Ph.D. program. Individuals who have previously resided in the United States for six months or more during the
preceding five years prior to the application submission deadline are ineligible to apply for both the Fulbright Student Scholarship and
the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship, but are eligible for the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship. In addition, this
competition is not open to: individuals with, or in the process of obtaining, U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status;
employees of USEF Nepal and local employees of U.S. Mission in Nepal who work for the US Department of State, and their spouses
and dependent children (who are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the
termination of employment).
(All applicants must submit documentary evidence for items No. 1, 2, 5, and 7. The Fulbright Student Scholarship applicants
must also submit documentary evidence for item No. 6.)

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 General Instructions for Completing and Filing the Application Form

• Read these instructions carefully. Complete the application carefully and correctly and submit within the deadline. Incomplete
or late applications will not be considered. The application forms from previous years should not be used, nor the questions
asked in the application, especially on the electronic version, deleted or altered.
• All responses, including dates, in the application must be in English, and machine written (computer or typewriter). Handwritten
applications will be rejected. Double check for correct spelling and grammar. Write “Not Applicable” or “N/A” in places where
the information requested is not applicable to you.
• For question no. 4, your proposed field of study must be a recognized discipline for advanced study, not a professional job
specialty.
• For question no. 17, under “name of degree” clearly state I.A., I.Sc., I.Com., B.A., B.Com., etc., so we know exactly which
degrees you have received. Give the name and location of the schools, colleges or universities from which you graduated. For
major subject, give your major field. Do not list all the subjects you studied. The duration of the course is the number of years
the course is supposed to run; not how many years it took you to complete the degree. Check an appropriate box next to the
duration (or write the duration in the given box if it is different from the available options); and also mention in one of the
columns whether the degree was completed under the semester system or yearly system. You should not convert your grades
from GPA to percentage figures, if the normal grading system at your place of study is GPA/CGPA, and your GPA or percentage
figures should not be rounded up.
• For question no. 19, give a complete description of your employment, including job title and your job duties.
• Questions 21 (parts A & B), your statement of purpose and autobiographical essay, must be well written for content,
thoughtfulness, grammar and spelling. Many candidates are eliminated because of weak essays. Each essay should be no longer
than two typed, single-spaced pages. (Remember, longer is not necessarily better.)
• This application must be completed and submitted to the Fulbright Commission Office in duplicate, accompanied by two recent
photos of the applicant. (You may want to make a photocopy of the application after you have completed one set. If one set of
documents attached already contain attested copies, the second set of documents need not be separately attested.)
• Each of the two sets of the application should have the documents in the following order:
i) Completed application (with signature).
ii) Attested copies of diplomas/certificates (arranged in a chronological order; the oldest at the top and the latest at the
bottom; starting from SLC or equivalent degree). Certificates in languages other than English must be accompanied by
complete English translations.
iii) Attested copies of marksheets/transcripts for all of the examinations (arranged in a chronological order; starting from
SLC or equivalent degree). Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by complete English
translations.
(Please ensure that the diplomas/certificates are not mixed with marksheets/transcripts; they should be in separate sets.)
iv) Attested copy/ies (or original) of the proof of the required years of employment (three years for men; one year for
women; arranged in a chronological order) for the Fulbright Student Scholarship applicants.
v) Attested copy of Nepali citizenship (no need for English translation).
vi) Attested copy (or original) of physician’s letter attesting to your good health. The letter should be brief and written not
more than 6 months before the application submission deadline.
vii) Attested copy of valid TOEFL score report (only if the test has been taken).
Each set of application should have one staple in the upper left hand corner. Do not use special binding, multiple paper clips,
individually sealed envelopes, plastic cover sheets, etc. Attestation of photocopies of documents may be made by the issuing
institution, USEF Nepal, Government of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University or a government approved notary
public. Please do not attach any extra documents (certificates etc.) other than those mentioned above.
• Seal the two sets of application (we need just two sets whether you are applying only for Fulbright, only for EWC or both) in
one envelope, label that envelop “The Fulbright/East-West Center Scholarship Program Application,” and hand deliver that
to the guards at the gate of the Commission office or mail to the following address:
The Commission for Educational Exchange between the U.S. and Nepal (Fulbright Commission/USEF-Nepal),
P.O. Box: 380,
Gyaneshwor,
Kathmandu, Nepal
The submitted applications (whether hand-delivered or mailed) must reach USEF/Nepal no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday,
March 14, 2008. Late applications will not be considered.

FOLLOWING SUBMISSION:
• Visit the Commission or check its website on March 20 to see if your application was received at the Commission. The list
of those whose applications were received at the Commission by the application deadline will be posted on the bulletin board
inside the gate at the Fulbright Commission (Gyaneshwor), and the Commission website www.fulbrightnepal.org.np.
• The list of those who passed the initial screening and their test dates will also be posted on the Commission notice board, and
the Commission website. Visit the Commission or check its website on Monday, April 7 to find out (a) if your application
passed the initial screening and (b) what your assigned English Language testing date is. Those who pass the initial screening

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will be required to sit for an English language exam between April 15-17. The English language test requirement during the
selection process may be waived for those who pass the initial screening and have either: 1) a valid CBT TOEFL score of 230 (or
iBT TOEFL score of 88, or PBT TOEFL score of 570) or higher for the Fulbright Student Scholarship and the EWC Graduate
Degree Fellowship applicants and a valid CBT TOEFL score of 237 (or iBT TOEFL score of 92, or PBT TOEFL score of 580) or
higher for the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship applicants, and have attached copies of the score report with
the application); or 2) have passed the English language test administered by USEF/Nepal in April 2007.
• Appear at the Fulbright Commission (Gyaneshwor) for English language testing on your scheduled date with a photo
identification (e.g. passport, driver’s license, etc.).
• The results of the English test will be posted at the Fulbright Commission and the website approximately two days after the
last test. Note, however, that passing the English test is not a guarantee that you will be interviewed.
• The Fulbright Board Pre-selection Committee will review completed applications and announce the list of applicants to be
interviewed. The list of finalists and their interview date will be posted on the bulletin board inside the gate at the Fulbright
Commission (Gyaneshwor) and on the Commission website www.fulbrightnepal.org.np on May 30, 2008. Those who pass the
English test (or who are waived from taking the test because of their qualifying scores in TOEFL or the English language test
administered by USEF/Nepal as mentioned above) are requested to check the bulletin board (or the website) on that date.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled to occur in or about 1st/2nd week of June 2008. If you are a finalist, you must be available
during these times.
• Visa sponsorship: All grantees must receive an exchange visitor (J-1) visa which requires that the individuals return to Nepal
upon completion of their academic project. They are not eligible for an immigrant visa, for permanent residence, or for a non-
immigrant visa as a temporary worker ("H" visa) or trainee, or as an intra-company transferee ("L" visa) to re-enter the United
States until they have accumulated two years residence in Nepal after returning from the United States on an exchange visitor
visa. This does not preclude the individual from going to the United States on other visas during the two-year period.
• PLEASE NOTE:
1) Fulbright Student Scholarship: Depending upon budget availability, about four principal candidates and one alternate
candidate will be nominated by the Fulbright Board in Nepal for the Fulbright Student Scholarship.
2) Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship: Up to two principal and one alternate candidate will be nominated to
participate in the international Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship competition. A US-based screening
committee, not the Fulbright Board in Nepal, makes the final selection of the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D.
scholarship winners. Since final selection is based on an international competition, no specific seats have been allocated for
Nepal.
3) East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship: Up to four candidates will be nominated to participate in the international
competition at the East-West Center. The East-West Center, not the Fulbright Board, makes the final selection of EWC
award winners. Since final selection is based on an international competition, no specific seats have been allocated for
Nepal.

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 THE FULBRIGHT COMMISSION (USEF/NEPAL)
APPLICATION FORM FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN THE U.S.
THE FULBRIGHT AND/OR THE EAST-WEST CENTER
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010
Note READ THIS FIRST: Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the accompanying instructions on pages (i)-(iv) before completing
this application. This application form, together with the accompanying instructions at the beginning, should be fourteen (14) pages
long. If you are downloading this form from the Internet www.fulbrightnepal.org.np, be sure to use size “A4” paper. This form is
used for two separate competitions, administered concurrently, the Fulbright and the East-West Center competition. All answers must
be machine written—either by typewriter or computer. Duplicate, hardcopies of this application form must be completed and
submitted to the Fulbright Commission office, accompanied by two sets of other required documents. The submission deadline is 4
p.m., Friday, March 14, 2008. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, come to one of
the Question & Answer sessions. There are two, one on Wednesday, February 20, at 4:00 p.m. and one on Wednesday, March 5, at
4:00 p.m. Both Q&A sessions will be held at the USEF office in Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu.
1. Name: Last: PANDEY First: RAJ Middle: KUMAR

2. A. Applying for (check one or more as applicable; and rank your preference,
“1” being your first choice and “2” being your second choice, etc.):
a. i) Fulbright Student Scholarship (for Master’s degree)    

ii) Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship (for Ph.D. degree)    
Attach recent photo
b. i) East-West Center Scholarship (for Master’s degree)    

ii) East-West Center Scholarship (for Ph.D. degree)    

B. Have you applied for a Fulbright/East-West Center scholarship before?

Yes No If yes, in what year(s), and for which programs? N/A     

3. English language test scores:

i) TOEFL score (if already taken): N/A TOEFL test date (Month/year): N/A
ii) Did you pass the English language test administered by USEF/Nepal in April 2007? Yes No
(Please note that these tests are not required to file the application. However, The English language test requirement during the
selection process may be waived for those who pass the initial screening and have either: 1) a valid CBT TOEFL score of 230
(or iBT TOEFL score of 88, or PBT TOEFL score of 570) or higher for the Fulbright Student Scholarship and the EWC
Graduate Degree Fellowship applicants and a valid CBT TOEFL score of 237 (or iBT TOEFL score of 92, or PBT TOEFL
score of 580) or higher for the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship applicants, and have attached copies of the
score report with the application); or 2) have passed the English language test administered by USEF/Nepal in April 2007)
4. List your proposed major field of study: 1) Politics and Security Studies 2) International Economics

5. Indicate if you have or are planning to apply for a fellowship/scholarship other than Fulbright/EWC: N/A
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
6. Home address: Triveni Susata VDC-1, Nawalparashi, Lumbini,Nepal

7. Telephone no.: Office: 977-01-552711 Residence: 98510-41027 Mobile: 98510-86884

8. Current mailing address (if different from home address): GPO BOX: 19862, Kathmandu, Nepal

9. E-mail: rajkpandey2000@hotmail.com, rajkpandey2000@yahoo.com Fax no.: 5552284

10. Date of birth (English calendar – Month/Day/Year): April 17, 1974 Age as of March 14, 2008: 33

11. Place of birth (district, and country): Nawalparashi, Lumbini, Nepal

12. Country of present citizenship:Nepal Country of present residence: Nepal

13. Marital status (check one): Single / Married / Divorced

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 14. Please list the names and ages of your children: N/A

15. State of your health: Good

Have you ever been hospitalized? Yes No If so, please give the reason(s) and the date(s): N/A

16. Please list any foreign countries, including the US, you have visited and dates of your stay (include month and year for both
beginning and end dates; add a separate sheet of paper if needed): Not Applicable (N/A)

17. ACADEMIC RECORD:

Name of degree Name and Date, degree Major Class or Semester or Percentage of
address, including received subject division yearly system marks or GPA
country, of obtained
institution
A. High school SLC Board, Nandi 18 June 1995 Rural First Division Yearly System 69%
degree: SLC, Night School, Economics
AISSE etc. Naxal, Kathmandu,
(specify) Nepal
Degree:
SLC

B. Intermediate, TU/People's 5 February Management Sec. Division Yearly System 51.2%

Higher Campus, 1998
Secondary, Pakanajol,
10 + 2 etc. Kathmandu, Nepal
(specify)
Degree:
I Com

C. Bachelor’s TU/People's 27 December Management Sec. Division Yearly System 46.79%

(specify degree Campus, 2002
and indicate Pakanajol,
the duration) Kathmandu, Nepal
Degree:
BBS
Duration: 2-yr.
3-yr.
4-yr.
Other:       yr.
D. Master’s TU/Patan Multiple 09 October Rural First Division Yearly System 69%
(specify degree Campus, Patan, 2007 Development
and indicate Lalitpur,
the duration) Kathmandu, Nepal
Degree:
MA Rural D
Duration: 1-yr.
2-yr.
Other:       yr.
E. Any other                                         
professional or
technical
degrees
Degree:
     
Duration:     

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 18. List any prizes, medals or scholarships you have received:
Not Applicable (N/A)

19. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: Beginning with the most recent employment, list and describe all paid employment. Identify
each employer. Fully describe the mission of each office, agency or company where you worked and fully describe each
position you have held. Use extra pages if necessary. (Note: To be eligible for the Fulbright Student Scholarship, men must
demonstrate at least three years and women at least one year of post-bachelor’s degree, full-time, professional work experience
in an area directly relevant to their chosen field of study as of the application filing deadline date March 14, 2008. Even if you
worked at several organizations, you are eligible to apply as long as your work experience at those organizations adds up to the
minimum work-duration requirement.)

A. Position/Title: Assistant Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Japan Dates: From – To Total number
Security Officer International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (month & year):31 of months
May '07-14 Mar08 worked:9
Month
Job Description: AS Officer: Monitoring national media for security assessments and weekly briefings; preparing situation analysis
reports; residence security assessment; district security analysis for the missions and all projects; maintaining staff movement plans
and responsible for overall security for JICA

B. Position/Title: Freelancer Name of employer/firm & its mission or business:IFES, Dates: From – To Total number
Consultant      NDI and UNICEF/ROSA (month & year):30 of months
June 2005-31 May worked:24
2007 Months
Job Description: Freelancer Consultant: Involved for research; report preparation; workshop note taker; logistics and general supports
for the international level seminars and consultation with the stakeholders.

C. Position/Title:Acting Name of employer/firm & its mission or business:Office of Dates: From – To Total number
Project Coordinator the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers through (month & year): 15 of months
(DFID/Enabling State Program Nepal) May 2003-30 Jun worked:24
2005 Months
Job Description: Acting Project Coordinator: Employed with the DFID/Enabling State Programme-Nepal, which is actively involving
for pro-poor governance. My major responsibilities were to coordinate and liaison with Office of the Prime Minister and Council of
Ministers for 6 months PM’s Office Strengthening Project extended period to complete the remaining on going activities; hand over
the outputs and project clean up. I was the only ESP Representative at the Council of Ministers in final phase out

Project Officer: Worked at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers under the DFID/ESP. Our main responsibilities
were to implement the PM's Office Strengthening Project; dealing senior bureaucrats/PM’s Advisors for coordination and liaison; PM
Office improvements; procurement; logistics services and consultancies provided by external experts; supporting Project Coordinator
for administration, management, procurement, accounts keeping, secretarial services, planning, budgeting, documentation and any
support activities in strengthening the PM Office.

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D. Position/Title:Producer Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To Total number
And Radio Presenter Himalaya Broadcasting Company (HBC) (month & year):15 of months
May 2002-15 May worked:12
2003 Months
Job Description: Program Producer/Presenter: Produced and presented hard-talk radio programs on the national controversial burning
issues entitled "Development’s Friends" and “Our Concerns” with the Himalaya Broadcasting Company (HBC) 94 FM Radio Station.
They were interactive live panel discussions among experts, concerned authorities and radio listeners on the socio-economy and
developmental issues, which are directly concerned with the civil societies of Nepal.

E. Position/Title:Office Name of employer/firm & its mission or business:UNFPA, Dates: From – To Total number
Secretary CST For SAWA Countries (month & year):10 of months
Dec 2001-15 May worked:6
2002 Months
Job Description: Office Secretary: I was assigned as Secretary to support regional and international expectorates, however, I also
supported Finance and Administrative Officers as per office decision for daily administration, procurement, logistics supplies, finance
keeping, vehicles management and I was responsible to arrange international travel movements of the UNFPA, CST/SAWA
expectorates.

F. Position/Title: Name of employer/firm & its mission or business: Dates: From – To Total number
Administrative Officer DFID/Rural Access Programme (RAP) (month & year):15 of months
Oct 1999-31 Oct worked: 24
2001 Months
Job Description: Administrative Officer: Our admin duties were for general supports in providing administrative, finance,
transportation, logistics, procurement and secretarial services for 13 British expectorates and 12 local Nepalese experts who were
engaged for GBP 30 millions’ Rural Access Program (RAP) project preparatory design purpose during 1999-2001 through UK
Government's DFID

20. List any research projects/publications you have authored or co-authored:

01..Publication: "Co-writer of a Sanitation Training Manual" under JICA/Japan Medical Association;
02..Interviewed several experts, freelancers, intellectuals and government authorities for radio;
03..Published some articles on different subject-matters in the office and campus magazines;

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 21. Personal Essays: (This two- part question is an extremely important part of your applications. Please respond carefully,
thoroughly, and thoughtfully. If necessary, please use additional pages, but do not exceed two single-spaced pages for either part,
or four pages for the entire question 21.)

A. Statement of Purpose: Give a statement below explaining what you hope to accomplish by going to the U.S. for advanced
study. At the least, your statement should include: (a) how you will build upon your studies and work experience to date; (b)
how you plan to utilize this academic experience after your return to Nepal; (c) your short and long-term professional goals;
and (d) why you wish to study in the U.S. in particular.

What, when and how my education will contribute to my societies and nation in the future?

I have experience, knowledge, skills and positive attitude to work with the marginalized people of under-developed societies. I want to
develop my profession as backward community development worker. For this, I must sharpen my mind on similar fields by acquiring
solid further knowledge and specialized expertise to act as an effective activist for the community development issues.

After completion of my Master Degree Course in any disciplines from abroad, I will immediately return to Nepal to execute my vision
into reality. To implement my plans into reality, I will either start a job with development related organizations working in Nepal such
as donor agencies, projects, community based INGOs/NGOs or I will initiate to establish a NGO in a partnership basis with some
development professionals and offices working for development.

I/we will register a headquarters based NGO - Vision 2030. I/we will also publish a rural community building proposal in the leading
national media with an appeal to patriot people to join in our team in executing backward community development plans. The NGO
-Vision 2030 will be a paralleled stakeholder of the government, donors, other developmental organizations and the civil societies.

For Vision 2030, I/we will form and lead a team of development activists, who will be energetic, visionary, educated, committed,
results oriented and join from different backgrounds, casts and creeds. The team members will be given independent responsibilities
with democratic leadership of different sectors such as watchdog, resources management, coordination and liaison, social
mobilization, good governance and information/media-handling. Team Leaders along with active members will play nationwide vital
roles as an pressure group/activist for better leadership, good governance, decentralized resources, public awareness, in managing
local resources, fund raising, convincing industrialists for investing resources in the backward communities, coordination with local
government, donors, INGOs/NGOs/CBOs/GOs and private sectors for development purpose.

These teams will distribute nationwide membership to the general people in accordance with their interest of association. Moreover,
the teams will also advocate and support to the local government in formulating plans and policies, awareness rising at grassroots
about the education, economy, governance, literacy and sanitation. The stakeholders of the proposed NGO will be civil societies, local
government, donors, development agencies, INGOs/NGOs/CBOs/GOs and the grassroots level targeted people from the different
casts, creeds, sex and the political thoughts for shared goal.

By 2015, I/we will register another regional level NGO Poverty Reduction Program-By Poor: PRP-BP in most backward specific area
of Nepal. Some active members of the Vision 2030 will be assigned for new NGO: PRP-BP. The headquarters based Vision 2030 will
raise fund, transfer technology, capital and other resources from the developed areas towards the grassroots. Both NGOs’ strategic
working principles will be based on top-down brain: bottom-up resources (tdb:bur) approach. For this purpose, brains will be used
from the central level and other resources will be mobilized at local level for the grassroots by active community participation.

The top-level people have sufficient brains, capitals and authority powers but lack other resources and the bottom level people have
men, materials, methods, minutes (resources) but lack others. If we bring these two resources holders together, both parties will have
positive impacts due to synergy on win-win negotiation basis. Both NGOs are represented for the urban and rural areas for both the
classes. The NGOs will work in reducing the emotional, social, political and economical gaps between haves and have nots. And,
ultimately social problems may be reduced by the poor and for the poor with joint efforts of all class of people on mutual
understanding and cooperation.

For this purpose, the Vision 2030 members will advocate, negotiate, request and/or act as an activist or pressure groups. These NGOs
will be a platform for all the classes and will act as a linking facilitator in reducing the existing psychological gaps among haves and
have-nots.

I/we will see the impacts of the tdb-bur approach for few years, if it is positive in targeted regions as our expectations; the both
purposed NGOs will cover the larger areas for operation. Eventually, illiteracy, poverty, ignorance, frustration, misunderstanding,
conflict among poor communities will be reduced because root cause of such problems is poverty. Working in reducing poverty and
illiteracy, then strengthening the backward communities are our vision 2030!

If my tdb-bur approach is proved to be failure l will hand over all my missions and visions to other colleagues and enroll for PhD.

After my PhD, by 2021, at the age of 47, I will again return to my country and implement the new development approaches, which I
will learn during my doctoral education.

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 B. Personal Essay: Write an essay about yourself that will assist the Selection Committee in judging what sort of person you
are. Please include statements about your education and upbringing, your most significant achievements, and the
experiences and persons that have affected your personal, academic and professional growth. (Attach additional pages if
necessary, but do not exceed two single-spaced pages.)

I have completed a 3-years Bachelor’s of Business Studies (BBS) and MA Rural Development Course from Tribhuvan University. I
have 18 years community development related working experience in general, as well as project administration and management in
particular with the UNFPA, Norwegian, Japanese and British organizations working for backward communities. Both my education
and jobs are full time, which I carried out together in parallel. I have been attending all my education from a morning collage and the
entire jobs during normal office hours from the age of 16 since 1990. Regarding my jobs, I have been working with the developmental
projects and INGOs. Consequently, I am involving with the development related issues such as good governance, human rights,
women empowerment, UN Child Rights Convention (CRC), environment, literacy, income generation, Community Based
Rehabilitation (CBR), public health, sanitation, rural development, disaster, Child-to-Child, social development, population
management and so on for the marginalized rural and urban grassroots level societies. For awareness raising and research purpose
among the under privileged communities, I have intensively traveled to the different rural and urban parts of Nepal and worked with
suppressed groups of children, women and minorities. I feel greater satisfaction working with such communities. I, therefore, wish to
work for them all over my life and dream to initiate as a catalyst for change after completion of my studies.

Currently, I am working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and looking after Human Security isseus in
development, which is minaly caused by the on going post-conflict impact in Nepal. I also used to produce/present society focused
informative, educative and advocacy oriented radio programs on socio-economy sectors entitled ‘Our concerns’ and ‘Development’s
Friends’ with Himalaya Broadcasting Company (HBC) 94 FM Radio. We used to advocate about the public concerned national
burning issues on socio-economy, development, conflict, population, security, pro-poor governance, human rights, poverty, gender,
minority, children, etc., which are directly related with the civil societies. My ultimate goal in my life is to serve the most vulnerable
group of people in backward communities through regular advocacy, leadership and development activities to bring them into the
mainstream of national development.

However, when an incapable leads to another, both may fall into ditch because s/he cannot do good for others what s/he cannot do for
himself. If I do not, first of all, develop myself, I won’t be in a position to help others. To bring suppressed voices into the mainstream
of development, a development worker should have good academic background, clear-cut vision, willpower and commitment. I,
therefore, am desperately willing to concentrate on my higher studies, so that I will be more capable to give better leadership to these
backward societies in the days to come. Due to this reason, I have keen desire to pursue my studies from international university,
where I can practically learn, understand, observe and specialize from the chosen course, which I can transfer and apply to my
backward communities, immediately after completion of the course. I think, the course, which I am willing to study, may be proved
very useful not only me but also to the marginalized people of the backward communities for their community development activities,
through my advocacy, awareness raising, leadership and developmental initiatives. We have comparatively fewer specialized human
resources in this particular field. I, therefore, would like to be an expert and specialist in this chosen subject. And, I wish to contribute
my specialized know-how to the poorest backward societies in our under developed country-Nepal. For this, I am desperately looking
a university, where I can widen my knowledge, skills, education, competencies and qualities to get better results in my future
development profession.To materialize my strong academic vision into reality, I am trying my best as much as possible.
Unfortunately, the financial limitation of the working class people like me is the main barrier to pursue higher studies from abroad.
Our nation has no provision for providing education loan to the needy student like me. As a result, it is almost impossible to execute
my academic plan into reality.

To tell you the truth, I have deep-rooted ambition, dream, keen desire and the specific vision that only I can offer for my education as
tuition fee including my blood, sweat and toil. I am offering similar properties since very childhood to continue my entire studies from
the primary level of schooling. I am not only an experienced hard-worker but also a self-developed, self-motivated, self-directed who
has long track records of facing many ups and downs even for the livelihoods and still struggling for survival.However, the first
prioritized desire for me were/are to concentrate only on studies, even though, the difficult circumstances caused by weaker financial
status are always unfavorable to me. In spite of all these unavoidable difficulties, I am quite optimistic in pursuing my ambitious
Master Degree Course from a good university. On the other hand, it has become a part of my life to kill excellent plans due to lack of
sufficient resources. From beginning of schooling, I have all necessary capacities for good education such as zeal towards study,
devotion, vision and strong determination except necessary study hours and monetary resources that I could hardly manage. Studying
smoothly without financial tensions are always biggest mirages for my entire studies so that I am humbly requesting you for a
scholarship.Moreover, it is only a dream for me to imagine for an international education, whereas I am also not able to continue my
studies without working, even in Nepal. Consequently, the strongest inner desire of further study is always a creative tension for me
caused by unavoidable gap due to weaker financial reality and the stronger academic vision of mine. Unfortunately, neither I can
totally give up to the further study desire nor I can self afford it, which makes me more stressed. Immediately after completion of the
courses, I expect to return towards Nepal and give excellent leadership to the most backward societies for development activities
through some community based international organizations or INGOs/NGOs working for our communities in Nepal. I wish to use my
specialized knowledge and expertise for the betterment of backward societies because I am also going through exactly the same
difficulties since beginning of my childhood, which is common for all of us.

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 SUPPLEMENTARY FORM FOR FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
(This sheet is to be completed by those applicants who are applying for the Fulbright Scholarship, that is either the
Fulbright Student Scholarship or the Fulbright Science and Technology Ph.D. Scholarship. Do not use this sheet if you
are applying only for the East-West Center Scholarship; just proceed to the next page.)

The Fulbright Program was proposed by Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas shortly after World Ward II and was signed into
law by President Harry S. Truman on August 1, 1946. Although the Fulbright Program has been refined and expanded by subsequent
laws, the Program’s basic objective remains what it has always been: to promote mutual understanding between the people of the
United States and those of other countries. Today, there are over 150 countries participating in the program with more than 279,500
alumni. The Program is primarily funded by annual appropriations from the U.S. Congress and by contributions from partner nations,
the private sector, and academic institutions in the United States and abroad.

The Fulbright Program, including eligibility, selection of individuals, and obligations of applicants and grantees, is governed by the
Policies established by the Presidentially-appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. These Policies supersede all
other documents, and may be viewed at: http://exchanges.state.gov/education/fulbright/ffsb/policies/

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1. I am applying for (check one: a or b):

a. The East-West Center and the Fulbright Scholarship

b. The Fulbright Scholarship only

2. The purpose of the Fulbright Program is the promotion of mutual understanding among nations. If you are selected as a
Fulbrighter, in addition to your academic objectives, do you anticipate becoming involved in any way with American society
beyond the scope of your immediate academic objectives? If yes, explain how; if no, why not? (Please use only the space
provided.)
My immediate primary goal is certainly to acquire further education so that I will wholeheartedly participate in admitted academic
course. Moreover, I will definitely learn from the host nation’s cultures, communities, socio-economic values and so on because a
person can never work along and in aloof. S/he has to regularly interact and communicate with the various walks of lives from
different communities. During informal communication, interactions and discussions, certainly some may influence me and/or I may
also be able to persuade to the people of developed nations through my opinions, statements and visions.

If I am selected for the scholarship, I will not only present myself bul I will also represent to my nation: Nepal and its socio-cultural
values to the host nation. And, I will share my know-how about my nation to the peer groups of my circle of influence. In this way,
other people will also be able to learn about Nepal in particular and developing countries in general from me.

I may be able to convey the developmental messages and contribute to the people of developed country in understanding the socio-
economic challenges, threats, opportunities and possibilities of the developing countries so that they can better understand to people of
backward societies.

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 SUPPLEMENTARY FORM FOR EAST-WEST CENTER COMPETITION
(This sheet is to be completed by those applicants who are applying for the East-West Center Graduate Degree
Fellowship. Do not use this sheet if you are applying only for the Fulbright program; just proceed to the next page.)

The East-West Center (EWC) Graduate Degree Fellowships are awarded to individuals interested in participating in the intercultural
and research programs of the East-West Center while pursuing degree study at the University of Hawaii (UH). Priority in the student
selection process is given to applicants seeking degrees in fields of study related to research themes at the EWC, focusing on topics in
international economics, politics and security studies, the environment, and population and health at a local, national and/or regional
level in the Asia Pacific region. EWC Fellowships are available for master's (up to 24 months) or doctoral-level (up to 48 months)
study, and include university tuition and fees, housing in an EWC graduate residence hall, health insurance, book allowance, and a
partial monthly stipend. EWC Degree fellows are responsible for personal and academic expenses not covered by the fellowship.
Estimated expenses beyond the fellowship include the cost of travel to and from Honolulu, anticipated living expenses of $400 per
month, or $4,800 per year, and any other costs not provided by the Center. EWC Fellows may apply for competitive field
study/travel grants during award study period. The candidates nominated by the Commission for EWC Fellowship would also need
to pay for their own standardized tests (such as TOEFL, GRE etc.) which are required by EWC or UH. USEF/Nepal nominates
candidates for the EWC, but final selection is made by the EWC itself, not by USEF Nepal. Since final selection is based on an
international competition, no specific seats have been allocated for Nepal.
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1. I am applying for (check one: a or b):
a. The East-West Center and the Fulbright Scholarship b. The East-West Center Scholarship only
2. I am applying for: (check one: a or b) :
a. Master’s degree b. Ph.D.
3. Proposed field of study at EWC*: 1) Politics and Security Studies 2) International Economics 3) Conflict Resulations
4. Which academic component of the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship** are you applying to?Conflict Resulutions
*In order to determine whether the field of study and the level of degree that you wish to pursue at the East-West Center are
available during the 2009-2010 academic year, please refer to the University of Hawaii website at
http://www.hawaii.edu/graduatestudies/fields/html/fields.htm

** Key Components of the East-West Center Fellowship Experience include:

Fulfilling an academic requirement, which may consist of one of the following: Participation in an approved East-West Center
internship program; invited research involvement in an East-West Center project; or completion of an interdisciplinary certificate.
Currently, options include certificates in: Leadership, International Cultural Studies, Population Studies, and Conflict Resolution.
For additional details on the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship, visit www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms

The key experiential components of the EWC fellowship experience include living on campus at the EWC; participating in
regularly scheduled Center activities and seminars, including the Wednesday Evening Seminar series during the fall and spring
semester of the first year; and devoting 90 hours to community service during the award period. The EWC experience is one of
grassroots relationship building, cultural exchange, shared experiences, and preparation for future leadership roles throughout the
region.

5. Why would you like to participate in the academic component of the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship that you have indicated
above as your preference? Explain how your particular field of study (e.g. Business, Entomology, Microbiology, etc.) will be
enhanced by your participation in the academic component of the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship that you have given as your
preference. (Please use only the space provided below.)
Nepal is experiencing a mounting problem of civil unrest since few years due to the on going post-conflict insurgency. The situation is
worsening day-by-day causing a breakdown of all aspects of the social and economic systems. The situation seems to have been
moving towards an unknown but miserable end. While the severity of the problem is well recognized, there has been little analytical
work to gauge its magnitude. And, I would like to throughly understand the global post-conflict impacts in the EEC Graduate Degree.

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FOR ALL APPLICANTS (Fulbright only, EWC only and applicants applying to both programs): Please read carefully and sign.

- I understand that any incomplete application, or applications falsified by omission or misinformation will automatically be
disqualified.

- I also understand and agree that if a grant is awarded to me for study in the United States:

• I will complete the prescribed course contemplated by the grant unless released as outlined for me by those under
whose supervision I will be placed;
• I will return to my home country upon completion of my study and that I will abide by the USEF, US State
Department and any other rules and regulations now or later established in connection with the grant;
• Upon completion of any studies in the U.S., I will engage myself for at least two years working in a related field
in Nepal;
• I further agree not to engage either directly or indirectly in any political activity in the U.S. during the tenure of the
grant and this agreement.

- I do not possess a U.S. immigrant visa (“Green Card”), nor am I in the process of obtaining one.

- I certify that all information given in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

- I understand that a formal award of a grant is also dependent upon my acceptance to a U.S. institution for study and my eligibility
for a visa to the United States.

- I understand that initial selection in Nepal does not guarantee me final placement and an award.

_______________________________________ __________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date

NOTE: DUPLICATE, HARDCOPY APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE FULBRIGHT COMMISSION

(USEF/N) NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008, 4:00 P.M. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.

Please indicate how you learned about this competition:

• From a friend:
• From a newspaper or magazine (list name):
• Other source (specify):     

Please indicate where you obtained the application form for this competition:

• From the USEF office:

• From the USEF website:
• Other source (specify):      

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 Applicant Checklist

PLEASE SAVE THIS FORM AND REFER TO IT

IN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION!
APPLICANT CHECKLIST
FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Completed Application.

Attested evidence of each secondary institution or university degree,

diploma, or certificate awarded to you, arranged in a chronological
order, with the oldest at the top and the latest at the bottom (for
example, S.L.C. certificate, I.Sc. certificate, B.Sc. certificate, M.Sc.
certificate).

Attested transcript (mark sheet) from each secondary institution or

university, with the oldest at the top and the latest at the bottom (for
example, S.L.C. transcript, I.Sc. transcript, B.Sc. transcript, M.Sc.
transcript).

(Please ensure that the diplomas/certificates are not mixed with

marksheets/transcripts; they should be in separate sets.)

Attested copy/ies (or original) of the proof of the required years of

employment (three years for men; one year for women; arranged in a
chronological order), if you are applying for the Fulbright Student
Scholarship.

Attested copy of Nepali citizenship (not the English translation).

Attested copy (or original) of physician’s letter attesting to your good

health.

Attested copy of valid TOEFL score report (only if the test has been
taken).

Documents arranged in the above given order.

Two sets of application.

Signature on the application form.

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