Fulbright U.S Student Program Grant
| Who is eligible? | American citizens who are graduating seniors and graduate students. Applicants must be in good health and demonstrate a proficiency in the language of the host country. Destination country should not be one with which the applicant has extensive experience; study abroad semesters in the target country are acceptable. |
| When is the Deadline? | Campus: September 20, 2012 Fulbright: October 17, 2012 |
| Description | One year, non-renewable. Awards are variable depending on the country, but usually covers travel, insurance, tuition and a living allowance for study at a foreign university. Consult the web page for details of each country and for award statistics. |
| How Do I Apply? | Meet with the Fulbright Program Advisor to discuss project and the application process. In most cases, affiliation must be made with a host institution prior submitting the application. |
| Essay(s): | Two-page statement of proposed study or research; one-page personal statement. |
| What happens after I submit an application? | After the Marist Fellowship Committee reviews your application, there will be an on-campus interview. The committee will evaluate your application and submit it to the IIE. |
| What's next? | The Institute for International Education convenes country or regional committees to screen and select applications to send to the host countries. Finalists are notified in late January that their names have been sent to the potential host country. About half of the finalists receive awards, and are notified by the host country, usually by late spring. |
In 1946, Senator J. William Fulbright sponsored legislation to create the Fulbright Program in an effort to foster mutual understanding among nations through cultural exchanges. He saw this as a step toward building an alternative to armed conflict. These awards are U.S. Information Agency grants and are administered by the Institute of International Education.
Study proposals may include university coursework, independent research, classroom teaching, or a combination. Each country has specifications regarding requirements. It is important to refer to the brochure or web site to review these specifications. Selection is made based on the student's academic record, language preparation, the feasibility of the proposed project, and personal qualifications. This is affected by the extent to which the applicant and the project will facilitate international understanding. For further information refer to the Fulbright web site at http://us.fulbrightonline.org./