DePauw University Fulbright Interest Meeting 9 April 2008

Meeting Organization Brief Introductions Fulbright Program Overview Application Process Resources Advice from recent Fulbright Winners Q&A

DePauw People Doug Harms DePauw’s Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA)‏ Fulbright Scholar to Bulgaria Eric Reese, Kathryn Haklin, Jen Long Recommended for Award Tom Hall Participated in Evaluation Committee Marnie McInnes Academic Affairs David Gellman – Former FPA

Fulbright Program Established in 1946 under legislation introduced by then Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas Goal: Increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries Approximately 6,000 grants awarded annually Fulbright Program operates in over 155 countries worldwide

Fulbright Programs for DePauw Graduates US Student Program Fellowships to US recent bachelor’s graduates for study and research abroad Approximately 1,400 awards each year

Fulbright Programs for DePauw Graduates (continued)‏ English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program Improve foreign students’ English language abilities Participants placed outside capital cities and are fully integrated in the host community Participants increase their own language skills and knowledge of host country Participants may also pursue study and research

Eligibility U.S. citizen Graduating senior or hold a B.S./B.A. degree, master's, or doctoral degree candidate, or young professional or artist Thinking of studying, teaching or conducting research abroad In good health

Study/Research Award Qualifications Adequate formal training for the proposed study or research is essential Graduating seniors will generally be expected to attend regular university lectures, but they should describe the study programs they wish to follow in terms as specific as possible Language skills must be commensurate with the requirements of your project, and are an element of its feasibility. Additional language training may be available.

Study/Research Award Proposal All fields of study are acceptable unless otherwise noted Must have a strong, feasible, and compelling project that can be completed in one country during one year. Project should include community engagement. Must have a host country affiliation

English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Proposal Why you would like to undertake a Teaching Assistant Assignment in the particular country Specific qualifications, training, and/or experiences How you expect to benefit from the assignment, and what use you will make of the experience upon your return to the US What use you will make of your time outside the classroom

Fulbright Application Application Project Proposal (2 pages) Personal Essay (1 page) Language Reports (if required) References (exactly 3) Complete application should describe: Your preparation for Fulbright Why Fulbright is the next logical step for you How Fulbright will prepare you for the next stage of life

Application Timeline Spring/Early Summer. Look over Fulbright material and start working on proposal July 18. Send first draft of proposal to Doug Harms September 8. Inform Doug Harms that you intend to apply for a Fulbright October 1. ALL materials must be submitted electronically and as hard-copy October Interviews with campus committee

Fulbright Selection Process National Screening Committee Experts review applications in November and December and make recommendations Applicants notified by end of January Host Country Review Applicants notified between mid-March and late-June

Where to Start Become familiar with resources, especially the Fulbright website Research vs. ETA Select country Match your background/interests/project Competitiveness Start EARLY!!

Resources Application and instructions Descriptions of all awards Tips, FAQs, and newsletters DPU Information about Fulbright Doug Harms

Advice from Recent Fulbright Winners Jennifer Long Research in Cambodia Kathryn Haklin ETA in France Eric Reese ETA in South Korea

Question and Answer Any Questions?