Fulbright program is a program that provides grants in educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools abroad.
Quick Facts
- Founded in 1946 by US Senator J William Fulbright in 1946
- Operates in 155 countries
- Source of fund from US congress and participating countries
- 50 countries have the Bi-National Fulbright Commission administrators managing the program
- Countries without administrators have the public affairs section of US Embassy managing the program
Online Application
Application Available each year by May 1st
2010 Deadlines
October 18, 2010 for the 2011-2012 academic year
Fulbright-mtvU applicants - On or before March 1, 2011
Fulbright-mtvU application will close on October 18th and re-open on November 18th.
U.S. FULBRIGHT APPLICATION ONLINE
U.S. Fulbright Program Advisors
Two Essays for Fulbright Fellowships
1) Statement of purpose for Grant: Detailed plan of action during fellowship year
2) Personal Statement: Bio about your growth highlighting your intellectual development
Top 5 US Universities offering the most Fulbright Awards in 2009-10
1. Michigan State University, in East Lansing, MI
2. University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, in Ann Arbor, MI
3. University of Oregon, in Eugene
4. New York University, in New York, NY
5. Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, PA
Resources
PREPARING AN APPLICATION
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Copy of Fulbright Application
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Fulbright Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/fulbright
Fulbright Tweets: http://twitter.com/FulbrightPrgrm
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