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FULBRIGHT
U.S. STUDENT
PROGRAM
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Program History & Administration
U.S. Student Program
• Created by Congress in 1946 to foster
mutual understanding among cultures
and nations
• Sponsored by U.S. Department of State
• Functions abroad in cooperation with Fulbright
Commissions and Foundations, and U.S. embassies
• Administered in the U.S. by the Institute of
International Education
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What Is the U.S. Student
U.S. Student Program
Fulbright Program?
• The U.S. Government‟s flagship
educational and cultural
exchange program
• Focus on recent U.S. college/
university graduates, artists,
and young professionals
• Study, research, or teaching
assistantship opportunities
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The Basics
U.S. Student Program
• What is a U.S. Student Fulbright Grant?
– An award to support self-designed study or research
in 150 countries; English language teaching
assistantships in over 40 countries
• Who should apply?
– Highly-motivated, open-minded individuals
– Those who can contribute to and benefit from
cultural exchange
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THINKING OF APPLYING
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Am I Eligible?
U.S. Student Program
• U.S. Citizens
• Those with Bachelor‟s degrees, equivalent training
or professional experience by grant start
• Sufficient language ability as required by host
country and in keeping with the Fulbright mission
• Good health
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Who Is NOT Eligible?
U.S. Student Program
• Non U.S. citizens (including permanent residents)
• Ph.D. degree-holders
• Previous U.S. Student Fulbright grantees
• Dual citizens or residents in some host countries
(check website country descriptions)
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A Fulbrighter Has…
U.S. Student Program
• Strong academic and/or
professional preparation
• Demonstrated leadership
ability
• Less than six months spent in
host country (excluding
undergraduate study abroad)
Phuong Do - Vietnam
• Focus on community
involvement
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The Website
U.S. Student Program
• All information about the Program is on the
website: www.fulbrightonline.org/us
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On the Website
U.S. Student Program
• Grant Information
Descriptions
• Eligibility Requirements
• Country Descriptions
• IIE Contact Information
• Online Application
(Rosanna Brilliantes – Philippines)
• Grantee Directory
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GRANTS AND BENEFITS
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Overview
U.S. Student Program
• Basic Grant Types
– Full Grant
– English Teaching Assistantship
– Travel Grant (Germany or Hungary only)
• Special Fulbright Programs
– Critical Language Enhancement Awards
– Fulbright-mtvU Awards
– Internship Grant (Taiwan)
– Business Grant (Mexico or Spain)
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Fulbright Full Grant
U.S. Student Program
• Individually-designed academic, research, or
artistic project
• Projects may include university coursework,
research, or professional training in the arts
• Guidelines may vary by country – check the
website for details
– “Thinking of Applying” “Participating Countries”
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English Teaching Assistantship
U.S. Student Program
• Grantees assigned to teach conversational English
in schools or universities throughout host country
• Grantee-designed project emphasizing community
engagement
• Over 40 countries offer Fulbright ETA grants
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Critical Language Enhancement Initiative
U.S. Student Program
• Pre-grant training covering language study in
Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Turkish and
other specific languages for Full Grant applicants
• Funding is only available to grantees who
demonstrate need for training and have completed
one year of language training
• Language training occurs prior and during the
grant term or for projects focusing on language
acquisition training follows the grant term
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Fulbright-mtvU Awards
U.S. Student Program
• Grants focus is on international contemporary or
popular music as a cultural force of expression
• Explores the use of music as a global force for
mutual understanding
• Special „Documentation and Outreach Plan‟ must
be submitted in addition to Fulbright application
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New Opportunities in the UK
U.S. Student Program
• 11 new graduate level award categories.
• 8 are open for student to choose any
subject/major that is offered (or any department
with which to carry out research)
• 3 are specific to particular subject areas:
– Fulbright Coventry Award in Automotive Design
– Fulbright LSE Government Studies Award
– Fulbright-University College Falmouth Media Award
*Evidence of affiliation is not required at the time of
applying for a Fulbright
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Grant Benefits
U.S. Student Program
• Roundtrip airfare
• Monthly stipend (for room,
board, incidental costs
• Health insurance
• Benefits may also include
(varies by country):
– Dependent support
– Research allowance
– Tuition (Caleb Kim – South Korea)
– Language lessons
– Enhancement activities
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FULBRIGHT APPLICATION
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Application Components
U.S. Student Program
• Application form (online)
• Statement of Grant Purpose
• Personal Statement
• Three references
• Transcripts
• Language Evaluation (if
necessary) - varies by host
country (Lisbeth Garassino – Romania)
• Affiliation in host country
(For Fulbright Full Grant
Only)
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Applications in Creative
U.S. Student Program
and Performing Arts
• Over thirty fields of study in the
creative and performing arts
• Supplemental materials must
be submitted:
– Photographs, Portfolios
– CDs
– DVDs
– Writing Samples (Creative
Writers only)
• See website for eligible arts
(Randin Graves - Australia) fields and specific requirements
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Preparing the Application
U.S. Student Program
• Visit “How Do I Apply” on the website for details
on preparing the application
• Currently-enrolled students MUST apply through
the campus Fulbright Program Adviser
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APPLICATION PROCESS
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Statement of Grant Purpose (Full Grants)
U.S. Student Program
• Two page essay that answers the questions: what,
where, how, when, and why
• Demonstrates knowledge of the field of study
• Demonstrates awareness of needs in host country
• Any potential concern about project feasibility or
your ability should be addressed directly
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Statement of Grant Purpose (ETA Grant)
U.S. Student Program
• One page essay that explains how you will reach
your goals as an English Teaching Assistant, and
why you would like to be an English Teaching
Assistant
• Description of a small, supplemental research
project (focused on community involvement)
– Should not be location-specific
• Demonstrates sincere desire to teach English to
non-native speakers
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Letters of Affiliation- Full Grants Only
U.S. Student Program
• From a host contact willing to advise/mentor you while
conducting your Fulbright project
• Can be a professional at a university, laboratory,
library, community organization
• Provides a signed letter on institutional letterhead
indicating their support
• Check country summary for specifics before requesting
letter
• ETAs DO NOT make affiliations
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Things to Consider
U.S. Student Program
• Is your project feasible?
• Do you have/can you secure a solid affiliation?
• Do you have requisite language skills?
• Have you demonstrated your ability to carry out
your proposed project?
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Online Application
U.S. Student Program
• The Fulbright Application is ONLY available online
• Visit “Apply Now” on the website and follow the
instructions for completing an application
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SELECTION PROCESS
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Deadlines
U.S. Student Program
Preliminary Application Due Sept 25
• Enrolled candidates submit applications to campus
committee by campus deadline for review. Campus
Interviews: September 30.
IIE Application Deadline October
• Online submission deadline: Oct 19, Hard copy: Oct 21
• Campuses send enrolled students‟ applications to IIE at
deadline, at-large applicants submit directly to IIE
• Applications are processed at IIE and sent to National
Screening Committee members
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Selection Timeline
U.S. Student Program
National Screening Committees Nov/Dec
• Screening committees review applications for a given
country/field. They recommend candidates for selection
Fulbright Commissions/Embassies Jan-May
• The Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies in the host
countries select principal and alternate candidates
J. William Fulbright Foreign
Feb-May
Scholarship Board (FSB)
• The presidentially-appointed FSB makes the final selection
of candidates
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Overall Timeline
U.S. Student Program
Design Project, Seek
Affiliations, Prepare App. May-Sept
Campus Deadline September 25
IIE Application Deadline October 19
National Screening Committees Nov/Dec
Commissions/Embassies Jan-May
Foreign Scholarship Board Feb-May
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RESOURCES
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Current Grantees
U.S. Student Program
• Get a sense of current
and previous fellows
and their projects
• Search by name,
university, country,
grant year, and more
• Learn fellows‟ project
names and fields of
study
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Contact Information
U.S. Student Program
Hanna Lee
Assistant Director CURF
SAC 116
X98852
Hanna.lee@villanova.edu
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