Fulbright Student Program
Full Name:
Fulbright Student Program
Scholarship Type:
External
Class Level:
Senior
Course of Study:
All fields
Location:
Overseas
Application Deadline:
Oct/17/'12 Campus Due Date:
Jul/27/'12
Description:
- Operates in more than 140 countries worldwide
- Awards grants in nearly all fields and disciplines, including the sciences, professional fields and Creative and Performing Arts .
- Allows for individually designed study/research projects or an English Teaching Assistantship
- Provides support for study/research/teaching in a single country, Facilitates cultural exchange
Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by Franklin College
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Will have a bachelor’s degree by the beginning date of the grant, but will not have a doctorate degree as of October 18, 2010
- Is thinking of studying, assistant-teaching English, or conducting research abroad
Award Potential:
- In general, grants for 2011-12 are one academic year in length—between 9 and 12 months and Begin no sooner than July 2011 and no later than March 2012.
- Grants correspond to the academic calendars abroad.
- Full Grant benefits for Study/Research and English Teaching Assistantships include:
- Round-trip transportation to the host country
- Maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country
- Limited Health Benefits
- In addition, Full Grants may include:
- Book and research allowances
- Mid-term enrichment activities in many countries or world regions
- Full or partial tuition
- Language study programs
- Pre-departure and in-country orientations
- Benefits for Study/Research grants and English Teaching Assistantships:
- Are based on the cost of living in the host country
- Will be paid in host country currency to grantees in countries with a Commission/Foundation
- Will be paid in U.S. dollars to grantees in countries without a Fulbright Commission/Foundation
Important Dates:
Campus deadline: Please submit all required application materials to the campus representative by July 27, 2012.
Application deadline (on-line): October 17, 2012 at 5pm EST
Application Process:
- Must apply online
- At least 2 months prior to the campus or IIE deadline: for full research and study grants or grants in the Creative and Performing Arts.
- Must apply through the Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA)on your campus.
Application Materials:
- Application
- Statement of Grant Purpose
- Personal Statement
- Letter(s) of Affiliation for Research/Study Applicants
- Form 7: Language Background Report
- Form 7A: Critical Language Enhancement Award Supplementary Form
- Form 8: Foreign Language Evaluation: Submitted electronically by the evaluator as designated by the applicant. See Application Instructions for details
- Three References for Research/Study Grants or three ETA Reference Forms
- Creative and Performing Arts Supplementary Form and Materials
- Transcripts from all degree granting institutions attended
- Campus Committee Evaluation
- Memorandum of Transmittal (mail)
Website:
Franklin College Contact:
Dr. Hisaya Kitaoka
Campus Representative
317-738-8689
hkitaoka@franklincollege.edu
Other Information:
