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Fulbright Program About… Goal 1946: Created by U.S. Congress Student Program administered in U.S. by IIE Administered overseas by bi- national commissions and U.S. embassies To increase mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries through exchange Senator J. William Fulbright ARKANSAS For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov http://us.fulbrightonline.org

U.S. Student Program Two Types of Grants Study/Research Grant 925 awards 8-10 months ~140 countries Independent research, study, or arts projects abroad English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) 1100 awards 8-10 months ~75 countries Help teach English and U.S. culture in the classroom For more information, visit: http://fulbright.state.gov http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Fulbright Student Program What to consider Student must be a U.S. citizen Students should have real interest in cultural exchange and curiosity about other cultures Applicants must make country-specific case For ETA, it is NOT necessary to be education major, though teaching experience is helpful Anthony Palmiscno, SHU 2016

Fulbright Student Program What to consider cont’d Fulbright is looking for students who can work independently Students will normally apply for their first year following graduation Study abroad is NOT essential for placement Foreign language proficiency is NOT essential for all placements “Time in country” issue

Application Components Basic Personal Data Essays Statement of Grant Purpose Research/Study: 2 pages ETA: 1 page Personal Statement: 1 page Reports / References Foreign Language Evaluation Three (3) References Transcripts Other Arts ONLY: Supplementary Materials Research/Study: Affiliation Letter(s) For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Letters of Affiliation Study / Research Only Signed letter (on letterhead) Host country contact who will advise and/or mentor you Professional at a university, laboratory, library, community org., etc. Requirements vary by country ETAs DO NOT secure affiliations For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Grant Benefits Round-trip Airfare Monthly Stipend * Limited Accident & Sickness Benefits Other Possible Benefits * Support For Dependents Research Allowance Funds for teaching materials Tuition Language Lessons Enhancement Activities Disability-Related Accommodations * Varies, depending on grant and host country For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Application Timeline Design Project, Prepare Application Mar - Sept Campus Deadline Sept / Oct IIE Application Deadline October 13, 5:00pm EST National Screening Committees Nov / Dec Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Jan - May Final Notification Mar - June For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org