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Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
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Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE) 1

2. What is the Fulbright Student Program?
What opportunities does it offer for our students?
How can we help students pursue these opportunities?
Today’s Teaching & Learning
Presentation
Questions and (I hope) answers
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3. Fulbright Program
Montenegro / Crna Gora

4. Fulbright Program
Црна Гора 2005

5. Fulbright Program
Montenegro 2005

6. Fulbright Student Program
Russia
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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
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