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FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT
PROGRAM
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Program History & Administration
• Created by Congress in 1946 to foster mutual understanding among cultures and nations
• Administered in the U.S. by the Institute of International Education
• Sponsored by U.S. Department of State
• Functions abroad in cooperation with Fulbright Commissions and Foundations, and U.S. embassies
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What Is the U.S. StudentFulbright 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
• 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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Diversity
Number of institutions submitting applications /
Awarded:
Small – 191 / 113Large – 329 / 182
• Program is seeking universities traditionally under-represented in the Fulbright Program
•Institutional, ethnic & geographical diversity
• 1,500 grants awarded representing all facets of American society (institutional, ethnic, & geographical diversity)
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THINKING OF APPLYING
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Am I Eligible?
• 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?
• 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…
• Strong academic and/or professional preparation
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Less than six months spent in host country (excluding undergraduate study abroad)
• Focus on community involvement
Phuong Do - Vietnam
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The Website
• All information about the Program is on our website: www.fulbrightonline.org/us
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On the Website
• Grant Information Descriptions
• Eligibility Requirements
• Country Descriptions
• Campus Adviser Information
• IIE Contact Information
• Online Application
• Grantee Directory
(Rosanna Brilliantes – Philippines)
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GRANTS AND BENEFITS
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Overview
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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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Grant Benefits
• Roundtrip airfare• Monthly stipend (for room,
board, incidental costs• Health insurance
• Benefits may also include (varies by country):– Dependent support– Research allowance– Tuition– Language lessons– Enhancement activities
(Caleb Kim – South Korea)
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FULBRIGHT APPLICATION
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Application Components
• Application form (online)
• Statement of Grant Purpose
• Personal Statement
• Three references
• Transcripts
• Language Evaluation (if necessary) - varies by host country
• Affiliation in host country
(Lisbeth Garassino – Romania)
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Applications in Creativeand 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 fields and specific requirements(Randin Graves -
Australia)
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Preparing the Application
• 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)
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Enrolled candidates submit applications to ODU Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) for review by FPA and campus committee
• ODU Campus Deadline is Oct 1, 2010
Campus Deadline
IIE Application Deadline
October 1
October
• Online submission deadline: Oct 19, Hard copy: Oct 21• Campuses send enrolled students’ applications to IIE at
deadline• Applications are processed at IIE and sent to National
Screening Committee members
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Selection Timeline
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 Scholarship Board (FSB)
Feb-May
• The presidentially-appointed FSB makes the final selection of candidates
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Overall Timeline
National Screening Committees
ODU Campus Deadline
IIE Application Deadline
Commissions/Embassies
Foreign Scholarship Board
October 1
October 19
Nov/Dec
Jan-May
Feb-May
Design Project, Seek Affiliations, Prepare App. May-Sept
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RESOURCES
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U.S. University Page
• Look up FPA information, deadlines, and other campus Fulbright information on our website
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Current Grantees
• 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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Fulbright Contact Information
Relevant Program Managers
Walter Jackson ([email protected])
Jonathan Akeley ([email protected])
Rachel Holskin ([email protected])
Charles Restrepo ([email protected])
Jermaine Jones ([email protected])
Jody Dudderar ([email protected])
Cara Wolinsky ([email protected])
Tony Claudino ([email protected])
Schuyler Allen ([email protected])
Fulbright Contacts
General Inquiries
Asia, Pacific and Southeast Asia
Europe and Eurasia
Germany, South & Central Asia
Africa and the Middle East
South America, Mexico and Canada
Central America & the Caribbean
Critical Language Enhancement
External Relations/Outreach