Fulbright Student Program
Scholar Development
and Fellowships
Advising
Tuttleman 201
fulbright.state.gov
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
Administered by:
Institute of International Education (IIE)
fulbright.state.gov
www.iie.org
Fulbright Program
About…
Goal
• 1946: Created by U.S. Congress
• Student Program administered
in U.S. by IIE
• Administered overseas by binational commissions and U.S.
embassies
Senator J. William Fulbright
ARKANSAS
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
To increase mutual
understanding between
people of the U.S. and
people of other
countries through
exchange
Eligibility
• U.S. citizen by application
deadline
• At least bachelor’s degree or
equivalent by start of grant
• No doctorate by application
deadline
• Proficiency in language of host
country (varies by country)
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Grant Benefits
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Round-trip Airfare
Monthly Stipend *
Accident & Sickness Coverage
Other Possible Benefits *
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Support For Dependents
Research Allowance
Tuition
Language Lessons
Enhancement Activities
Disability-Related Accommodations
* Varies, dependent on grant and host country
For more information, visit:
http://fulbright.state.gov
U.S. Student Program
Two Types of Grants
Research/Study Grant
English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)
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900 awards
8-12 months
~140 countries
Independent research, study,
or arts projects abroad
900 awards
8-12 months
~70 countries
Help teach English and U.S. culture in
the classroom
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Research / Study Grants
General Qualifications
• Well-developed project and/or
study plan
• High level of academic and/or
professional achievement
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Sufficient language proficiency
(varies by country)
• Community engagement-service
orientation
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
English Teaching Assistantship
Improve students’ understanding of
English language & U.S. culture
• Assistant teach 20-30 hours/week
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility, adaptability, openness
• Demonstrated leadership & service
• Host language proficiency varies by
country
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Special Award Opportunities
Fulbright-Fogarty Award
Fulbright-mtvU Award
• Using the power of music to promote
peace & mutual understanding
• Available in all countries with US Student
Program
• Up to 4 awards/60-75 applicants annually
• Field: Does NOT need to be in music
• Blog: All grantees expected to report on
experiences during grant
• Partnership with the Fogarty
International Center of the U.S. National
Institutes of Health
• Research in public health and clinical
research in resource-limited settings
• Open to medical students and graduatelevel candidates interested in global
health
• Limited countries in Africa, Asia, Latin
America
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Special Award Opportunities
Fulbright Clinton Fellowship
• Professional placements in foreign
government ministries or
institutions
Preference factors:
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• ~32 hrs/wk at placement, ~8 hrs/wk
on research independent project
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• Master’s or JD, or enrolled in
doctorate
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• Open in 11 countries only
• 150 applications/25 grants
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For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Fluency in the local working
language(s)
Deep knowledge of the host
country/region (history, culture, etc.)
Strong service orientation and a high
degree of versatility,
resourcefulness, and creativity
Applicable professional experience
Advanced communication skills
Special Award Opportunities
Fulbright National Geographic Fellowship
• Focus: Digital Storytelling
• Experience in techniques essential
• Open to all degree levels/
countries/fields of study
• Over 800 applications in inaugural
year
• 4-5 grants annually
Features include:
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Pursue Fulbright Project centered on
Themes
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Trained, supported, and mentored
by National Geographic Editors
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Grantee’s digital content featured
online in NatGeo blog
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Application Components
Basic Personal Data
Essays
• Statement of Purpose
 Research/Study: 2 page max
 ETA: 1 page max
• Personal Statement (1 page max)
Reports / References
• Foreign Language Evaluation
• Three (3) References
Transcripts
Other
• Research/Study: Affiliation Letter(s)
• Special Opportunities have additional
requirements
• Arts: Supplementary Materials
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Letters of Affiliation
• Host country contact who will advise
and/or mentor you
• Professional at a university, laboratory,
library, community org, etc.
• Requirements vary by country
• Signed letter, on letterhead, in
application
• ETAs DO NOT secure affiliations
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
How to Apply
Complete On-line Application
Currently-Enrolled Applicants
• References & Lang. Evaluation
submitted online by referrers
• Letters of affiliation scanned &
uploaded by you
• Transcripts (unofficial) uploaded
by you
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
• Must apply through campus
Fulbright Program Advisor
• Campus deadlines apply
• Campus interview required
Application Timeline
Design Project,
Prepare Application
Campus Deadline
Mar - Sept
September 9, 2016
National Application Deadline
October 11, 2016
National Screening Committees
Nov / Dec
Commissions/Embassies
Foreign Scholarship Board
Jan - May
Final Notification
Mar - June
For more information, visit:
http://fulbright.state.gov
Temple University Application Timeline
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March 31, 2016: Fulbright competition opens for 2017-2018. As soon as possible, create an account
on the Fulbright Embark platform.
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June 30, 2016: Submit official or unofficial transcripts to the Fulbright Embark platform. You must
upload one academic transcript from each post-secondary institution from which you received a degree.
Additional transcripts should be uploaded for coursework and grades not reflected on degree-granting
transcripts. If submitting unofficial transcripts, they must be easy to read and include your name and the
name of the institution.
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August 22, 2016: Preliminary deadline. Submit the following application materials by the
preliminary deadline and receive feedback on your application’s strengths and weaknesses. You will then
have the opportunity to revise your application before the official campus deadline.
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Abstract of the Statement of Grant Purpose
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Brief explanation of your future plans upon returning to the U.S.
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Statement of Grant Purpose
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Personal Statement
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September 9, 2016: Official campus deadline for Temple applicants. The application, including all
supporting documents, must be in the Fulbright Embark on-line application system. Be sure to give your
references this deadline, not the national deadline.
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September/October 2016: Campus Interviews. The campus committee will evaluate your
application based on a review of your materials and a brief 20 minute interview. The committee
completes a campus evaluation, which is submitted with your application.
Next Steps
• Don’t wait until you hear the outcome of your
Fulbright application to consider alternatives! You
can find several options here.
• Take advantage of the resources on the Fulbright
program website. Here you can find application tips,
statistics, factors in selection, Fulbright Alumni
Ambassadors, directory of past grantees, as well as
other useful information.
• Start brainstorming your personal statement.
• Consider who you will ask for a letter of reference.
• Schedule an advising session in advance of the midAugust to early-September rush.
Questions? Follow-up?
• General questions
– feladv@temple.edu, barbara.gorka@temple.edu
– 215-204-0708 (Director: Barbara Gorka)
– Walk-In Hours in Spring 2016: Every Friday from
1:00-4:00
• One-on-one Advising (for specific scholarships
and personal statement review)
– Can be scheduled online
• Fellowships Blackboard site
• LinkedIn Fellowships Advising Group
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