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Fulbright U.S. Student Program. June 1, 2009. Aajar Zaman, Bangladesh, 2004. Xiao Li Tan, China 2005. John Reuter, Ukraine, 2004. Andrew Lee, Singapore, 2006. Outline for today. Program Overview Thinking of Applying Grants and Benefits Fulbright Application Application Process - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Xiao Li Tan, China 2005
Andrew Lee, Singapore, 2006. John Reuter, Ukraine, 2004
Aajar Zaman, Bangladesh, 2004
June 1, 2009
Program OverviewThinking of ApplyingGrants and BenefitsFulbright ApplicationApplication ProcessSelection ProcessOnline ResourcesFinal Suggestions
Outline for today
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The BasicsWhat is a U.S. Student Fulbright Grant?
An award to support self-designed study or research in 150 countries; English language teaching assistantships in over 40 countries
Who should apply?Highly-motivated, open-minded individualsThose who can contribute to and benefit from cultural exchange
Recent BA/BS graduates
Master's and doctoral candidates
Young professionals, including writers, journalists, and those in law, business, and other professional fields
Artists and musicians Rosanna Brilliantes – Philippines
The U.S. Student Program is designed for:
University coursework
Independent library or field research
Professional training in the arts and other fields
Assistant English-teaching
Invaluable opportunities to meet, work, and live with the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences
A Fulbright allows for:
Rebecca Tyroler-Cooper - China
A Fulbright allows for:Opportunities to promote mutual understanding through engagement in the community
Appreciation of other’s viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think, through direct interaction with them
Lydia Boyd - Uganda
Program is seeking universities traditionally under-represented in the Fulbright Program
Institutional, ethnic & geographical diversity
1,500 grants awarded representing all facets of American society (institutional, ethnic, & geographical diversity)
Diversity
Number of institutions submitting applications / Awarded:
Small – 191 / 113Large – 329 / 182
THINKING OF APPLYING
U.S. Citizens
Those with Bachelor’s degrees, equivalent training or professional experience by grant start
Sufficient language ability as required by host country and in keeping with the Fulbright mission
Able to pass simple physical exam (no conditions which would interfere with your ability to complete your project)
Who is eligible?
Non U.S. citizens (including permanent residents)
Ph.D. degree-holders
Previous U.S. Student Fulbright grantees
Dual citizens or residents in some host countries (check website country descriptions)
Who is NOT eligible?
Phuong Do - Vietnam
Strong academic and/or professional preparation
Demonstrated leadership ability
Less than six months spent in host country (excluding undergraduate study abroad)
Focus on community involvement
A A Fulbrighter has… has…
GRANTS AND BENEFITS
Types of awardsBasic Grant Types
Full GrantsEnglish Teaching AssistantshipsTravel-Only Grants (Germany or Hungary only)
Special Fulbright Programs (within the full grant structure)
Business Grant (Mexico or Spain)Internship Grant (Taiwan) Critical Language Enhancement AwardsFulbright-mtvU Awards
Fulbright Full GrantIndividually-designed academic, research, or artistic project
Projects may include university coursework, research, or professional training in the arts
Guidelines may vary by country – check the website for details
“Thinking of Applying” “Participating Countries”
English Teaching AssistantshipGrantees assigned to teach conversational English in
schools or universities throughout host country
Grantee-designed project emphasizing community engagement
Over 40 countries offer Fulbright ETA grants
Critical Language Enhancement InitiativePre-grant training covering language study in Arabic,
Chinese, Korean, Russian, Turkish and other specific languages for Full Grant applicants
Funding is only available to grantees who demonstrate need for training and have completed one year of language training
Language training occurs prior and during the grant term or for projects focusing on language acquisition training
Fulbright-mtvU Awards
Fulbright-mtvU AwardsGrants focus is on international contemporary or
popular music as a cultural force of expression
Explores the use of music as a global force for mutual understanding
Special ‘Documentation and Outreach Plan’ must be submitted in addition to Fulbright application (https://us.fulbrightonline.org/thinking_mtv.html)
Grant BenefitsRoundtrip airfareMonthly stipend (for room, board, incidental costs)Health insurance
Benefits may also include (varies by country):Dependent supportResearch allowanceEnhancement activitiesTuitionLanguage lessons Lisbeth Garassino – Romania
FULBRIGHT APPLICATION
Application ComponentsApplication form (can be found online at https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/usa/22/ )
Must submit online and in hard copy to OGS by September 11
Two-page statement of proposed study/researchBe aware of formatting specifications
Personal Statement (one page)Tell them something about you they won’t see
anywhere else in the application
Application Components (cont’d)Three references
Professors, mentors, people who can speak about your ability to research/study/thrive in a foreign country, etc.
TranscriptsFrom ALL UG/Grad institutions where you received a
grade for coursework
Language Evaluation (if necessary) - varies by host country
Affiliation in host countrySomeone who can “mentor” you in host country
Applications in the ArtsSupplemental materials must be
submitted:Photographs, Slides, PortfoliosCDs, DVDsWriting Samples (Creative Writers only)
See website for eligible arts fields and specific requirements -artists don’t necessarily need to have earned a BA by the time of grant start Randin Graves - Australia
More information about the Fulbright can be found at: https://us.fulbrightonline.org
APPLICATION PROCESS
Two page essay that answers the questions: what, where, how, when, and why
Demonstrates knowledge of the field of study
Demonstrates awareness of needs in host country
Any potential concern about project feasibility or your ability should be addressed directly
Statement of Proposed Research/Study (Full Grant)
One page essay that explains how you will reach your goals as an English Teaching Assistant, and why you would like to be an English Teaching Assistant.
Description of a small, supplemental research project (focused on community involvement)
-Should not be location-specific
Demonstrates sincere desire to teach English to non-native speakers
Statement of Proposed Research/Study (ETA Grant)
Letters of AffiliationFrom a host contact willing to advise/mentor you while conducting
your Fulbright project
Can be a professional at a university, laboratory, library, community organization
Provides a signed letter on institutional letterhead indicating their support
Check country summary for specifics before requesting letter
ETAs DO NOT make affiliations
Things to ConsiderIs your project feasible?
Do you have/can you secure a solid affiliation?
Do you have requisite language skills?
Have you demonstrated your ability to carry out your proposed project?
Justin A. Ryan - Netherlands
UCSD Application ProcessDeadline will be September 11, before the quarter starts.
Before 4:30pm on day of deadline, turn in hard copy on the fourth floor of the Student Services Center and hit submit button online.
Wait for further information about your interview.
After your interview, you may make changes and resubmit hard and electronic copies by the final due date.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Deadlines
Enrolled candidates submit applications to campus committee by campus deadline for review.
Campus Deadline
IIE Application Deadline
September 11
October 19Online submission deadline: October 19
Campuses send enrolled students’ applications to IIE at deadline, at-large applicants submit directly to IIE.
Applications are processed at IIE and sent to National Screening Committee members.
Selection TimelineNational Screening Committees Nov/Dec
Screening committees review applications for a given country/field. They recommend candidates for selection.
Fulbright Commissions/Embassies Jan-MayThe Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies in the host countries select principal and alternate candidates
J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) Feb-MayThe presidentially-appointed FSB makes the final selection of candidates.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Current Grantees Directory
Fulbright tools onlineThe Fulbright online application (
https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/usa/22/)
Fulbright blog – replaces the old applicant newsletter (http://usfulbrightstudent.blogspot.com/)
Podcasts and webinars (https://us.fulbrightonline.org/podcast.html)
PDF versions of application forms (http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow_formsandinstructions.html)
Fulbright contact informationWorld Regions/Areas
General Inquiries
East Asia and the Pacific Region
South and Central Asia
Europe (except Germany) and Eurasia
Africa and the Near East
South America, Mexico and Canada
Central America (except Mexico) & the Caribbean Regional Program
External Relations/Outreach
Relevant Program Managers
Walter Jackson ([email protected])
Jonathan Akeley ([email protected])
Charles Restrepo ([email protected])
Rachel Holskin ([email protected])
Jermaine Jones ([email protected])
Jody Dudderar ([email protected])
Cara Wollinsky ([email protected])
Tony Claudino ([email protected])
Schuyler Allen ([email protected])
FINAL SUGGESTIONS
Spring:Start thinking about possible project, identify people for letters of rec, become familiar with country specifications, identify country affiliation
Summer: Write, revise, and refine proposal and personal narrative
Fall: Apply (by UCSD internal deadline of September 11), interview, and wait Caleb Kim – South Korea
Suggested UCSD Timeline
Spend the summer thinking about your projects, setting up affiliations, and writing/refining your proposal and personal narrative.
Get input on your project from professors, mentors, colleagues and peers.
Email Linda Vong ([email protected]), the UCSD Fulbright Program Adviser, if you would like to set up an appointment to go over questions, concerns, proposals, etc.
Final Thoughts
Good Luck!