Bulgaria
Bulgaria Country Coordinator
Dr. Lydia Dachkova
lydia.dachkova@assistscholars.org
+359-895-772-508
Important Dates & Deadlines
Application Deadline: December 1 Interviews: January (dates tbd)
Application Fee
$35 US
Program Fee
$15,000 US for Sanderson Scholarship The average Sanderson Scholarship Winner from Bulgaria paid $4,362 US for the 25-26 school year Need-Based Program Fee Reductions Available More information here $37,000 US for Lindfors Scholarship
Bulgaria
Welcome to ASSIST Bulgaria
ASSIST became active in Bulgaria to help young Bulgarian students currently in the 10th grade who would like to spend one year as exchange students in the United States as 11th graders.
Our work in Bulgaria began in the 1993/94 academic year. Our first Bulgarian scholars distinguished themselves in their American independent schools, and ultimately nearly 200 Bulgarian students have studied in the States through ASSIST. It is through the leadership of our partner, the Bulgarian Reading Association, that this scholarship competition is made possible.
Virtual Information Sessions
Please email bulrakonkurs@gmail.com for more information regarding the sessions or to register and get your Zoom link to the meeting. The webinars will be given in Bulgarian or English.
Application Process
To apply for the 26/27 school year, you will log into ASSIST's application portal. The application process for scholarships for the 2026/27 school year is now open.
Additional Materials:
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- Teacher recommendations from your current English teachers, Math teacher and a school administrator.
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- Grade transcripts
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- Casual photos
Finalists will be invited to write a spontaneous essay and to an in-person interview.
Interview info:
Finalists will be invited to interview in Sofia in January.
Duolingo/English Test:
After reviewing your application materials, we will invite qualified applicants to take a Duolingo test. ASSIST will provide a code for a prepaid test.
Financial Support for Bulgarian Scholars
ASSIST partners with generous American schools and donors, like The Ranch Spur Charitable Trust, to ensure that talented Bulgarian students can access life changing educational opportunities in the U.S.
Need-based financial support is available to help cover program fees and tuition, making participation possible for families of all backgrounds. While the ASSIST Program Fee for Bulgaria is $15000 US for the 26-27 school year, the average Sanderson Scholarship winner from Bulgaria paid $4362 for the 25-26 school year.
To be considered, students must first complete the general ASSIST application, now open.
The Program Fee Reduction application will open in mid-September for those who express interest in support.
Visit the BulRA website or our page about Program Fee Redution Opportunities to learn more about this generous opportunity for Bulgarian students.