Certificates of recognition were given to those students who came first, second, and third in their departments by the presidency of the University of Raparin committee and the Kurdistan Students Committee on 27th September 2018. The certificates were handed over by his Excellency Mr Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, and the 24 Bureau of Raparin.

A seminar about applying for the Fulbright program and how to fill out the online forms was arranged by the American organization, Amideast, in collaboration with the University International Relations department of the University of Raparin on 7th November 2018.
The Fulbright program was explained in detail, this being is one of several United States Cultural Exchange programs. Those who are graduates, have a master's degree, or who possess a PHD can apply for the program and stay in America for a period of 10 weeks. Moreover, they will acquire an American educational experience which will be of great help to their community when they return to their homeland.
In addition, only 25 applicants will have the opportunity of being accepted on to the program throughout Iraq and the application deadline is 25th November 2018.
Finally, the facilitators spoke about tuition fees, which are paid by the U.S. government. Amideast is an educational organization which has an office in Erbil, their main office being in Washington DC.