FULBRIGHT APPLICATION PLANNING TOOL
So you’ve decided to apply for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)…
Congratulations on taking this first step on your Fulbright quest! The next step entails some pre-application
planning. Please answer the questions below and return this form to the Fellowships Office (or bring to
meeting with fellowships advisor) no later than March 25th. Keep in mind that this proposal is provisional;
you’re not locked into these decisions. This information will help us advise you better in the early stages of
your application preparation process, which in turn will enable you to develop a stronger Fulbright
application in the months ahead for consideration by our campus endorsement committee in early
September.
Name:
Major(s):
Graduation Year:
UR ID#:
Minor(s):
Intended or prospective country/countries of application (ultimately, you may only apply to one
country):
Host country language requirement (if any) and your current level of proficiency:
Reasons for your interest in teaching English conversation and U.S. culture abroad:
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3.
Three skills or experiences that make you qualified for the ETA program in the country of application:
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3.
Three things that interest you about the country of application:
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3.
Three things you know about education in the country of application and the place of English in the
educational system:
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3.
People you are considering asking for a recommendation (name & department or institution):
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Educational level that appeals to you most for placement:
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
University
Fulbright ETA Planning Tool
2016-17 Competition Cycle