Information Session Joanie Andruss, Assistant Director ncs@appstate.edu  http://ncs.appstate.edu

What is the Fulbright Student Program? Two Types of Grants Study/Research Grant 950+ awards 8-10 months ~140 countries Independent research, study, or arts projects abroad English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) 1200+ awards 8-10 months ~75 countries Help teach English and U.S. culture in the classroom

Special Award Opportunities The Critical Language Enhancement Award Supplementary funding for Fulbright U.S. Student Program grantees 3-6 months intensive language study Only in select languages/host countries. Eligible Countries: China (mainland China program only), Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Morocco, Russia Eligible Languages: Arabic (all dialects), Bahasa Indonesia, Bangla/Bengali, Mandarin Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Russian, and Urdu. The number of eligible countries and languages supported by the CLEA is subject to change based on future budget allocations and U.S. Department of State priorities.

What is the Fulbright Student Program? 1946: Created by U.S. Congress Student Program administered in U.S. by IIE Administered overseas by bi-national commissions and U.S. embassies Goal To increase mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries through exchange

Eligibility Graduating seniors Recent graduates Graduate students Open to: Basic Eligibility: Graduating seniors Recent graduates Graduate students Early career professionals, including creative and performing artists/musicians U.S. citizen by the application deadline Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by start of grant No doctorate at the time of application Country specific requirements

Grant Benefits Round-trip Airfare Monthly Stipend * Accident & Sickness Insurance Other Possible Benefits * Support For Dependents Research Allowance Tuition Language Lessons Enhancement Activities Disability-Related Accommodations * Varies, dependent on grant and host country

Application Components General Biographical Data Essays Statement of Grant Purpose Personal Statement Foreign Language Forms Recommendations Transcripts Affiliation Letter (Research Only) Portfolio (Arts Only)

On-Campus Process Action Date Schedule one on one advising with NCS + Attend Workshops ASAP Submit Intent to Apply & Letter of Affiliation April 18th Submit Pre-Writing ‘Homework’ Early May - June First Draft Deadline + Contact for Letter of Affiliation June 18th Campus Deadline: Submit Application InfoReady & Embark August 22nd Campus Committee Student Interviews September 9th-13th Revise essays based on feedback After Interview Re-Submit Application on Embark 1 week after interview NCS sends your final application and CCE form to Fulbright By October Deadline

Application Timeline Campus Deadline August 22nd, 2019 IIE Application Deadline October 8th, 2019 National Screening Committees Nov / Dec Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Jan – May, 2020 Final Notification Mar – June, 2020

How to Apply Application Opens April 1st, 2019! Application Tips section can be found in Applicants section on us.fulbrightonline.org Check events section for upcoming live webinars. For more information, visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Factors in Selection Quality & feasibility of the proposal Academic or professional record Personal qualifications Language preparation Preference factors as established by FFSB Extent to which the candidate and the project will help to advance the Fulbright goals Requirements of the program in individual countries Desirability of achieving diversity

What sets your application apart? You and your story

Map Your Connecting the Dots Journey Connection to scholarship/job Passions Life experience Skills Education Bumiputera – “son of the soil” Work experience Studies Connection to scholarship/job Childhood

Next Steps: How Can NCS Support You? Explore https://us.fulbrightonline.org extensively, which special attention to the country description. Register for one on one advising at: https://calendly.com/andruss Shoot for the Intent to Apply deadline on April 18th!