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FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM

Welcome

Welcome to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program applica�on. The program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English TeachingAssistant Programs. A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining ac�vi�es to take place during one academic year in a par�cipa�ng country outsidethe U.S.

Applicants may only apply for one award per applica�on cycle. You cannot apply for mul�ple awards in the same program year (2020-2021).

The Fulbright U.S. Student Na�onal Deadline is October 8, 2019 at 5 pm Eastern Time.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educa�onal and Cultural Affairs (ECA) administers the Program under policy guidelines established by the J. William FulbrightForeign Scholarship Board (FFSB) in close coordina�on with bina�onal commissions and founda�ons in 49 countries, U.S. embassies in more than 100 other countriesand coopera�ng agencies in the United States.

The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by theU.S. Government and supported in its implementa�on by IIE.

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Preliminary Ques�ons

Are you a U.S. Ci�zen?*YesNo

Do you have a doctoral degree or will you be awarded a doctoral degree, excluding medical degree and J.D., before October 8, 2019?*YesNo

Review the detailed informa�on on Award Types and select the Award Type for which you intend to apply.*Study/Research AwardEnglish Teaching Assistant AwardFulbright-Fogarty Fellowship in Public Health

Are you applying in one of the Crea�ve or Performing Arts fields?*YesNo

Are you applying to a Mul�-Country Award?* See Award Descrip�on for Confirma�on.

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Instruc�ons

Overview

It is very important that you follow the general guidelines for applica�on comple�on and submission, as well as the guidelines for the specific type of award, program,and/or country available on the applica�on website.

It is the applicant's responsibility to understand what is required for their Award Type and to submit the appropriate documents by their stated campus or the Fulbrightna�onal applica�on deadline․ Failure to provide necessary informa�on or materials may adversely affect your applica�on․

Your applica�on is a representa�on of you, so be sure that it is complete and accurate. All essays and supplementary material must be your own work․ It isunacceptable to misrepresent one's accomplishments, to borrow from the works of others without proper acknowledgment, or to submit as one's own material whathas been wri�en, re-wri�en or heavily edited by others․ Breaches of these protocols may result in rejec�on of the applica�on․

The Fulbright U․S․Student Program requires that applicants submit the applica�on online․ Applica�ons and suppor�ng creden�als (recommenda�ons, transcripts,etc․) MUST BE electronically submi�ed by5:00 pm Eastern Time on October 8, 2019. If you are applying through a U.S. Ins�tu�on (not At-Large), you must also abideby your campus deadline.

We strongly recommend that you do not wait un�l the deadline day to submit the applica�on. Applica�ons that are not fully submi�ed by the stated na�onaldeadline will not be accepted․ Technical difficul�es in uploading documents or in the final submission steps, par�cularly in the hours prior to the deadline, will not begrounds for an extension․ Applica�ons not fully submi�ed by the deadline will not be considered for the current applica�on cycle․ NO EXCEPTIONS․

The applica�on consists of the sec�ons and components listed to the le� of these instruc�ons, based on the Award Type that you selected in the PreliminaryQues�ons Sec�on․ Please note that if you change the response to Preliminary Ques�on: Award Type, some applica�on components will change and any documentsthat you uploaded will be removed.

Online Recommenda�on/Evalua�on System Applicants must register three recommenders and may register up to two foreign language evaluators using the online recommenda�on system․ You must discuss thismethod with your chosen recommenders or evaluators to make sure that they agree to comply․

Un�l the na�onal applica�on deadline, recommenders and language evaluators will be able to submit their recommenda�on/evalua�on, even if the applicant hasalready electronically submi�ed their applica�on. Applicants can follow the progress of their reference submissions in the Recommenda�ons/Evalua�ons sec�on․

Transcripts Transcripts from degree gran�ng ins�tu�ons (undergraduate and graduate), plus transcripts of other relevant transfer credits, are required․ Applicants must obtaincopies of transcripts to scan and upload in the Transcripts sec�on in the le� menu bar․

Comple�ng the Online Applica�on

Please note the following features of the Online Applica�on:

1. The applica�on has been programmed for typeface and font size․ You cannot alter these formats․

2. You do not need to complete the applica�on in one si�ng․ The system will allow you to enter, re-enter and revise all sec�ons of your applica�on before it issubmi�ed․

3. There are several required fields․ The Review will prompt you to make sure that you have completed all the required fields․ You will be unable to submit yourapplication until all required �ields are complete.

4. In several instances the required fields have drop-down op�ons․ You MUST select op�ons from these lists (e.g. country of applica�on, field of study, etc.)․ Youcannot enter op�onal informa�on inthese fields.

5. The HTML format will not mirror a hard copy version of the applica�on, which is in PDF format.

6. When you are completely sa�sfied with your applica�on and have uploaded required documents and transcripts, you can submit your applica�on․ Followinstruc�ons provided to full submission․ You will receive a submission confirma�on email if your submission was successful․ Once your applica�on is submi�edyou will be unable to access, make changes to, or upload addi�onal material to your applica�on.

7. Where character limits are indicated for text boxes, spaces will count as a character․The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by theU.S. Government and supported in its implementa�on by IIE.









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8. Required fields: All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required of all applicants for submission. For all other ques�ons, please review the instruc�ons forfurther guidance.

9. A�er each session, it is recommended that you logout of your applica�on. For security purposes, please close your browser tab or window.

10. Your session will �me out a�er 60 minutes of inac�vity.

Under the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579), any individual who is requested by or on behalf of a federal agency to provide informa�on about himself or herselfmust be informed of the authority, purpose, and uses to which the informa�on provided is intended to be used․ In conformity with this legisla�on, applicants for grantsunder the Fulbright-Hays Act are informed that:

a. The solicita�on of the informa�on requested in the forms for applica�on for a grant is authorized under the Fulbright-Hays Act;

b. The informa�on is intended to be used in screening and selec�ng grantees, and in the administra�on of the grants;

c. The informa�on made available for the U․S․ Department of State may be released to other U․S․ government agencies, the J․William Fulbright ForeignScholarship Board, bina�onal commissions, foreign host ins�tu�ons, Congress, the news media, and rela�ves of the grantee trying to reach the individual forbona fide personal reasons;

d. Failure to provide the informa�on requested could place an applicant at a disadvantage in the compe��on․








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Award Informa�onWhat type of applicant are you? (Applying At-Large or through U.S. Ins�tu�on).

For a descrip�on of "applicant types", review Step 2 in Ge�ng Started

Selected School or At Large: Smith College Select/Change School

Award Type

Selected Award Type: Study/Research Award Selected Mul�country: No

Country Selec�on

Selected Country*: Select/Change Country

Award Selec�on

Selected Award*: Select/Change Award

Award Details

Award Type: Study/Research Award Mul -country Award: No Award Name: Award Country: Award World Region: Award Language Proficiency Required:




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Personal Informa�on

Name

Please provide your name as it appears or will appear on your passport, as well as your preferred name.

Prefix*

First/Given Name*

50 characters remaining

Middle Name(s)


Last/Family Name*

Suffix

Former Last Name (if applicable)

Preferred Name

Biographical Informa�on

Birthdate*

Country of Birth*

State of Birth*

City of Birth*

Sex (as it appears or will appear on your passport)*

The Fulbright Program does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orienta�on, gender iden�ty or expression. In order to track the effec�veness of our outreach effortsand ensure we consider the needs of all our candidates, please consider the following op�onal ques�on.

Preferred Gender Iden�ty

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?*YesNo

Marital Status*SingleThe Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by theU.S. Government and supported in its implementa�on by IIE.








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Are you married and/or do you have dependent children?* (This informa�on will not factor into the selec�on process)

YesNo

Ci�zenship Informa�on

Candidates must be ci�zens of the United States of America. In some cases it may not be feasible for a dual na�onal to par�cipate in a Fulbright program in the countryof his or her other na�onality due to host country law or policy. Please review the award descrip�on here for more informa�on.

Country of Ci�zenship* If you are lis�ng more than one country of ci�zenship, please list United States first.United States

To indicate addi�onal countries of ci�zenship, use the mul�-select list below. To select more than one country, hold the 'Ctrl' or Command (⌘) bu�on while clickingthe respec�ve countries.

Addi�onal Countries in Which You Hold Ci�zenshipAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAngola

Do you have a valid U.S. Passport?*YesNo

Are you a Naturalized U.S. Ci�zen?*YesNo

Felony/Misdemeanor Convic�on or Charge*

As of the date that this applica�on was electronically submi�ed, have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (excluding minor traffic viola�ons) OR haveyou been arrested for, indicted for, or charged with a felony or a misdemeanor (excluding minor traffic viola�ons), and the criminal ma�er has not been resolved?

YesNo

If you are arrested for, indicted for, charged with, or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor a�er the submission of this applica�on, you must PROMPTLY (within 30 daysof the arrest, charge, etc.) inform the Ins�tute of Interna�onal Educa�on at [email protected].

Race/Ethnicity Survey

This ques�on is op�onal. If you iden�fy as more than one race or ethnicity, please select "Two or More Groups" below.

Race/Ethnicity



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Contact Informa�on

Contact informa�on can be updated a�er submission of the applica�on.

Addresses

Permanent Address. This is your home (residen�al) address. Do not use abbrevia�ons such as St., Rd., Blvd., Ct., nor direc�onal abbrevia�ons such as N. for North andW. for West. Your home address cannot be a PO Box. All address fields are required.*Country

Street

City

State

Postal Code

If you reside in the U.S., you must provide a full nine-digit zip code. To find your full zip code, please use the following United States Postal Service websitelink: h�p://zip4.usps.com/zip4/.

Is your current mailing address the same as your permanent address?*YesNo

Telephone Numbers

Please be sure to include the '+ country code' along with your phone number if you have an interna�onal phone number.

Cell Phone Number

Home Phone Number

Work Phone Number

Email

Please note that all system-generated messages and communica�on from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program regarding the status of your applica�on will be sent tothe address below. Should your primary email address change, you will be able to update a�er you submit your applica�on.

Primary Email

Please provide a secondary email address (e.g. professional, university, personal, etc.) in case we have difficul�es contac�ng you at the email address listed above. Ifthe address listed above is not your professional email address, please be sure to list it as your alternate email address.

Alternate/Secondary Email*

Emergency Contact Informa�on

Please list an individual in the U.S. to be no�fied in case of emergency.The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by theU.S. Government and supported in its implementa�on by IIE.



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5/20/2019 Program Information

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Program Informa�on

Field of Study*

Project Title*

Enter a descrip�ve Project Title. If awarded a grant, this Project Title will appear in the Grantee Directory. 90 character limit.


Abstract/Summary of Proposal*

Prepare an execu�ve summary detailing the what, where, and why of your proposed project․ If you are proposing the pursuit of a graduate degree program,summarize the program and relevance to your career/educa�on plans․

200 word limit.

200 words remaining

Host City/Region

Indicate the host city or region where you plan to be based for your proposed project. Complete only if you are applying for Study-Research award or if instructed inthe award descrip�on.

Host Country Engagement*

200 word limit.

A key purpose of the Fulbright program is to be a cultural ambassador while living abroad. How will you engage outside of the workplace to fulfill this mission? Inwhat ways do you plan to share your culture and values in your host community? Provide specific ideas.

200 words remaining

Plans Upon Return to the U.S.*

Describe your career and/or educa�onal plans a�er comple�ng a Fulbright grant. 100 word limit.The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by theU.S. Government and supported in its implementa�on by IIE.









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Plans Upon Return to the U.S.

100 words remaining

Statement of Grant Purpose*

Before wri�ng your Statement of Grant Purpose, review the guidelines rela�ve to the type of grant for which you are applying․ In addi�on, review the host countryProgram Summary for transla�on instruc�ons, if required․

1. Length is limited to a maximum of two single-spaced pages․ Longer statements will not be presented to screening commi�ees․ 2. Do not include any bibliographies, publica�ons, cita�ons, etc․, except those that will fit in the two-page limit․3. At the top of the first page, please include the following informa�on:

Line 1: STATEMENT OF GRANT PURPOSE Line 2: Your Name, Country of Applica�on, Field of Study Line 3: Project Title as it appears on the Program Informa�on sec�on

Example: STATEMENT OF GRANT PURPOSE Jane Smith, Country, Field of Study Project Title

4. On the second page of the Statement, enter the same informa�on or just Last Name, Grant Purpose, Page 2

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Personal Statement*

The statement should be a 1 page narra�ve that provides a picture of yourself as an individual․ It should deal with your personal history, family background, influenceson your intellectual development, the educa�onal, professional, and cultural opportuni�es (or lack of them) to which you have been exposed, and the ways in whichthese experiences have affected you․ Also include your special interests and abili�es, career plans, and life goals, etc․ It should not be a recording of facts already listedon the applica�on or an elabora�on of your Statement of Grant Purpose․ It is more of a biography, but specifically related to you and your aspira�ons rela�ve to thespecific Fulbright Program to which you have applied․

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Length is limited to a maximum of one single-spaced page․ Longer statements will not be presented to screening commi�ees․2. Use 1-inch margins and Times New Roman 12-point font․3. See the host country Program Summary for transla�on instruc�ons, if required․4. At the top of the page, please include the following informa�on:

Line 1: PERSONAL STATEMENT Line 2: Your Name, Country of Applica�on, Field of Study or ETA


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Funds from Other Sources

Fulbright grants provide funding for interna�onal transporta�on, living allowance, and medical coverage․ Other grant benefits such as tui�on, research funds, ordependent allowance vary by country. See Country Summaries.

If you an�cipate expenses not covered by the Fulbright grant, explain them below and how you plan to pay for them․ Sources may include personal funds, veteran'sbenefits, other grants or fellowships․

Maximum length allowed - 350 characters․




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First/Given Name*

Last/Family Name*

Street*

City*

State*

Postal Code*

Phone Number (include '+ 1' for United States)*+ 1 phone number

Email*

Rela�onship to You*








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Affilia�on

For Study/Research Applicants, affilia�on with an educa�onal ins�tu�on or other sponsoring en�ty in the host country is required, even if the grant project is primarilyor solely research or ar�s�c ac�vity or does not require enrollment in regular classes․ For more informa�on on host country affilia�ons, click here․

Review your host country Program Summary for informa�on on affilia�on requirements․

Enter up to three ins�tu�ons or individuals that you propose as your affilia�on in the host country․ Enter one affilia�on per line, beginning with the ins�tu�on name,followed by adviser name, and department if appropriate․ While there is space to enter more than one affilia�on, 3 affilia�ons are not required.

Examples:

University of Cambridge, Dr․ Stephen Hawking, Centre for Theore�cal Cosmology Frida Kahlo, Painter Rekin Brain Science Ins�tute, Dr․ Susumu Tonegawa

75 character limit per line.

Proposed Affilia�on 1



Affilia�on Le�ers

Affilia�on Le�ers should be on ins�tu�on/organiza�on le�erhead with a signature․ Email exchanges are not acceptable․For some countries, Affilia�on Le�ers may notbe required at the �me of applica�on․ Please check the Country Descrip�on for specific requirements․

Upload your Affilia�on Le�er(s) below. Only include le�ers from organiza�ons, ins�tu�ons, or individuals that will be providing substan�ve support in the host countryfor your project if you are awarded a Fulbright grant․

Maximum of three le�ers permi�ed.


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Academic Informa�on

Have you been awarded or are you currently enrolled in a degree program leading to a bachelor's or equivalent undergraduate degree? *YesNo

Degree Level* Select the response that best describes your highest degree level of comple�on, or current enrollmentBachelor's

Grade Point Average

Use the standard 4-point GPA scale․ If your university uses a different scale, convert the GPA to a 4-point scale (e․g․, 3․6)․ Enter N/A if GPA is not applicable to yourins�tu�ons․

Undergraduate GPA*

1st Master's GPA

2nd Master's GPA

Doctorate GPA

Academic History

Please provide a history of your academic background and degrees that you have been awarded or degree-gran�ng programs you are currently enrolled in․

List ins�tu�ons from which you have received or expect to receive a degree. They will automa�cally order by level of educa�on. You may include up to 5 ins�tu�onsbelow.

Instruc�ons for Transfer Credit and Non-Credit/Cer�ficate Programs:

If you have received 12 credits or more from any other ins�tu�ons beyond high school, but from which you did not receive a degree, you may list the ins�tu�on(s).Under the "Degree" drop-down, select "Transfer Credit" or "Non-Credit/Cer�fica�on (no degree)", as applicable. Level of Study should best reflect when the transfercredit or cer�ficate (e.g. TESOL) was completed; either during the undergraduate or graduate level (post-undergraduate comple�on).

Instruc�ons for Dual Degrees Only:

If you are enrolled in or completed a dual degree program, enter the name of the ins�tu�on first and related details․For example, in 'Type of Degree' box enter'Bachelor's, Not Specified' or B․A․/B․S․or 'Master's Not Specified․' Do not enter this dual degree ins�tu�on twice․

If you are enrolled in or completed a simultaneous degree program where you earn the same level degree(s) (i․e․a bachelor's or master's') from two differentins�tu�ons, you may list both ins�tu�ons in a single entry.

For example: Amazing University/Interna�onal University and then enter details related to the degree(s)․ In 'Type of Degree 'box enter, 'Bachelor's, Not Specified' or B․A․/B․S․or 'Master's Not Specified' or other․ Do not enter this degree twice․ Please include a descrip�on of each degree in the Major or Field of Study field (e.g.‘Business and Psychology dual degree’)

If you are currently enrolled in a bachelor/master's or master's/doctoral dual degree program, enter the lower (e․g․, bachelor’s) degree ins�tu�on and the higherdegree (e․g․, master's) ins�tu�on in a separate entry.

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Add Ins�tu�onSchool Ins�tu�on School Degree

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Transcript UploadPlease complete this page a�er you have entered your academic history on the previous page. If you need to add an addi�onal degree or ins�tu�on, you can do so inthe academic history sec�on. Do not add an addi�onal ins�tu�on below.

The Fulbright Program requires a complete academic record of your higher educa�on․ You must provide transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate ins�tu�onsfrom which you received or expect to receive degrees, regardless of your degree level․ Transcripts must also be submi�ed from other ins�tu�ons where you received12 credits or more (i․e․ transfer credit), if the courses, credits and grades are not on your degree transcript․

You may submit documenta�on of cer�ficates (i․e․ non-degree programs) only if relevant to your Fulbright Grant Purpose․ However, do not submit extraneousdocuments as they will not enhance your applica�on.

Failure to submit any required transcripts will result in your applica�on being declared ineligible․ Excep�ons can be made for individual transcripts that list fewer than12 transfer credits/grades and if the course work is not relevant to your Fulbright grant․ That is, it may not be necessary for you to acquire and submit transcripts forsummer courses or short-term study abroad․ While you may use your judgement as to whether or not to include a par�cular transcript, keep in mind that the morecomplete your academic record, the be�er the review commi�ees will be able to assess your background and prepara�on․

The transcript that you scan and upload must be a document that was produced by the registrar, but need not be an ‘official transcript․’ Make sure that the documentyou submit clearly lists the following: 1) Your Name, 2) Ins�tu�on Name, and 3) appears as an academic record chronologically ordered with course dates, �tles,credits and grades․ This document should also list course in progress during the current semester where relevant ․ If you are recommended for a grant, you will berequired to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for which the content must match the document you submit here․

Please review the informa�on on transcripts on the Applica�on Components pages of the Fulbright website before uploading files ․

Important Notes on Transcripts

You are responsible for making sure that all required transcripts are uploaded by the Fulbright applica�on deadline․It is your responsibility to ensure that all uploaded transcripts are clearly legible and that when the files are opened the pages display right-side-up․The transcript uploaded must include the following: 1) Applicant Name, 2) Ins�tu�on Name, and 3) List of course dates, �tles, credits and grades inchronological order

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Professional Informa�on

Occupa�onal Experience

Beginning with your most recent posi�on, list up to eight jobs/internships that are relevant to your applica�on․ Applicants with many jobs/internships should selectthose that best represent their professional development over �me.

Job Organiza�on

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Employment Eligibility*

Employees and their immediate families (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of the U.S. Department of State and of public or private organiza�ons under contract tothe U.S. Department of State are ineligible to apply for a Fulbright grant un�l one year a�er termina�on of such employment.

In the one year prior to the applica�on deadline have you or an immediate family member (parent (if dependent child) spouse or dependent children) been any of thefollowing:

An employee of the U․S․ Department of State or the U․S․ Agency for Interna�onal Development (paid or unpaid, including part-�me or temporary employees,consultants, externs, fellows and contract employees; DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERNS);

An employee of private and public agencies (excluding educa�onal ins�tu�ons) under contract to the U.S․ Department of State to perform administra�ve orscreening services on behalf of the Bureau of Educa�onal and Cultural Affairs’ exchange programs;

An officer of an organiza�on, in the U․S․ or abroad, including members of boards of trustees or similar governing bodies, or individuals otherwise associatedwith the organiza�on, wherein the organiza�on and the individuals are responsible for nomina�ng or selec�ng individuals for par�cipa�on in any U․S․ Department of State exchange program;

A board member or staff of a Fulbright Commission;

A member of the J․ William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board․

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Awards and Achievements

Previous Fulbright Grant

Have you previously par�cipated in a Fulbright U.S. Student Grant?*YesNo

Current and Prior Scholarships, Grants or Fellowships

Select from the dropdown list, other grants/scholarships that you have received and completed, including ones that you currently hold․ Do not list any that you arecurrently applying for․ Do not list grants that you were awarded, but did not accept․

This is for sta�s�cal repor�ng only and not used for selec�on purposes. If you have received other Scholarships, Grants, or Fellowships not in this list, please includethem under "Academic Honors, Fellowships, Scholarships, Awards" in the below sec�on Extracurricular Ac�vi�es and Achievements.

Current or Prior Grant 1

Name

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Year

How many addi�onal current or prior grants would you like to include?

Extracurricular Ac�vi�es and Achievements

In the next three sec�ons, list your collegiate and/or recent ac�vi�es/achievements, the year(s), leadership posi�ons held, and a brief explana�on, if necessary․ Unlessspecifically relevant to the proposed project, do not include ac�vi�es or achievements from high school or earlier.

Maximum length allowed - 90 characters per line․

Extracurricular/Community Engagement Ac�vi�es

How many extracurricular/community engagement ac�vi�es would you like to include?

Academic Honors, Fellowships, Scholarships, Awards

How many academic honors, fellowships or awards would you like to include?

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Experience Abroad

Host Country Experience

You must account for all �me you have spent in the host country/countries․ List all periods of residence, study, work or travel in the country/countries to which you areapplying․ This must be a complete list․

You may combine trips of a similar nature (e.g. Spain, family trips, 2006-2010, around 4 weeks each)․ If you have made frequent trips to the host country (more thanfour) you must discuss this experience in the Comment Box below․

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Have you ever been to the host country?*YesNo

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Are you currently living in the host country OR prior to the proposed grant start, do you plan an extended visit (4 or more weeks) to the country/countries to which youare applying?*

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Other Experience Abroad

Have you ever been outside of the U.S. other than the host country?*YesNo

Have you resided abroad for 5 or more consecu�ve years in the 6-year period preceding the date of applica�on?* (One year is considered a 9 month academic year. See “ineligibility” sec�on here).

YesNo

List all foreign experience to countries other than the host country to which you are applying․ List most recent experience first․ If you have extensive travel experienceor experience living abroad, you must describe it in the Comment Box below․ Click here to see sample entries.

How many experiences abroad do you need to include?5

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Dura�on in Weeks

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FulbrightU.S.StudentProgram

LanguageSelf-EvaluationPleasereviewthedescriptionoftheForeignLanguageProficiencyexpectationforyourawardintheCountriessectionofthewebsiteandtheForeignLanguageEvaluationsectionoftheApplicationComponentswebpage․Ifforeignlanguageproficiencyisrequiredfortheawardornecessaryfortheprojectyouareproposing,thenyoumustcompletetheLanguageSelf-EvaluationformbelowandobtainaForeignLanguageEvaluationsubmittedbyaqualifiedforeignlanguageinstructor․Ifyoupossesslanguageskillsinahostcountrylanguage,butitisnotrequiredfortheproposedgrant,itisstillrecommendedthatyoudocumentthisskillbysubmittingtheLanguageSelfEvaluationandobtainingaForeignLanguageEvaluation․

Whatlanguages,otherthanEnglish,doyoucurrentlyhavesomelevelofproficiencyordoyouplantoacquirepriortothestartofthegrant?

Listtheresponsesinorderofrelevancetoyourhostcountryandproject.Ifindicatedthatthefirsttwolanguagesbearrelevancetoyourhostcountryandorproject,thesystemwillpromptyoutoansweradditionalquestionsregardinglanguageacquisitionpastandfuture.Languageswhicharenotdirectlyrelevanttoyourhostcountryorprojectmaybelistedwithoutfurtherdetail.

Uptofourlanguagesallowed.

Language1

LanguageBeingEvaluated

Assessyourskilllevelinthelanguagebeingevaluated.

Isthislanguagerelevanttoyourproposedgrant?YesNo

Isaforeignlanguageevaluationbeingsubmittedforthislanguagebyaqualifiedforeignlanguageinstructor?YesNo

Indicatehowyouhavelearnedthelanguage.Checkallthatapply.FormalStudySelf-StudyMotherTongueSpokenatHomeStudied/LivedinCountryOther

Indicatetheamountoftime,youhavespentinformalstudyandlevel(e․g․#ofsemestersoryearsinhighschoolorcollege)and/ortimestudyingorlivinginacountrywherelanguageisspokenandthecountry.

500characterlimit.

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Ifyoudonotcurrentlyhavetheleveloflanguageproficiencynecessarytocommunicateeffectively,orallyandinwriting,inthehostcountrylanguage,indicatewhatyouaredoingnowandwhatyouplantodotobringyourlanguagefacilitytoanacceptablelevelbythetimeagrantwouldbegin․

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Isthislanguagerelevanttoyourproposedgrant?YesNo

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CriticalLanguageEnhancementAward

ThecountryyouhaveselectediseligiblefortheCriticalLanguageEnhancementAward.Reviewthe CriticalLanguageEnhancementAwardOverview forotherdetailsontheaward․ApplicantsfortheawardmustalsocompletetheLanguage-SelfEvaluationandtheForeignLanguageForm․Thefollowingsectionistocompletedby CriticalLanguageEnhancementAwardapplicantsonly․Ifyouarenotapplyingfortheaward,select"No"below.

AreyouapplyingforaCriticalLanguageEnhancementAward?*YesNo

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Recommenders & Language EvaluatorsBe sure to register each Recommender or Foreign Language Evaluator for the correct recommenda�on/evalua�on type. If an individual is registered with for theincorrect recommenda�on/evalua�on type, you must 'exclude' the recommender and re-register that individual using the correct recommenda�on/evalua�on type.

Recommenda�ons

Please review the informa�on on recommenda�ons on the Applica�on Components pages of the Fulbright website for your award type before registering theindividuals that you plan to ask to complete a recommenda�on․ Applicants are responsible for making sure that recommenders and evaluators receive and submit thecorrect document by the Fulbright applica�on deadline․

Important Notes on Fulbright Recommenda�ons

When registering a Foreign Language Evaluator, include the following note in the "Personal message to recommender" text box: Please evaluate myproficiency in (language to be evaluated).

You must register three people to complete recommenda�ons․ You may not register more than three people․

You should provide each recommender a copy of your Statement of Grant Purpose․

Foreign Language Evalua�ons

Please review the informa�on on the Foreign Language Evalua�on (FLE) on the Applica�on Components pages of the Fulbright website before registering theindividuals that you plan to ask to complete an FLE Form․

Important Notes on Foreign Language Evalua�ons

You may register a second language evalua�on for a language different than the primary language if you project requires proficiency in the 2nd foreignlanguage․ Do not submit evalua�ons for languages that you will not need for your project․

Checklist for Every Recommender/Evaluator You Register

Discuss the recommenda�on/evalua�on with the person before you register them․

Make sure the person is willing to complete the recommenda�on/evalua�on by the deadline indicated AND that they will enter the informa�on in the onlinesystem․*

Let your recommenders/evaluators know that they should be expec�ng an email message with the following informa�on in the header:

From: Fulbright U․S․ Student Program ([email protected])

Subject: Fulbright Recommenda�on for [your name]

Register the person for the appropriate form.

Follow-up to make sure that they have received the registra�on email․ If they do not receive the email, you can resend it, but remind them to adjust theirspam filter․

Monitor the Recommenda�on sec�on to make sure that the person 'submits' the form before the na�onal deadline․

*If a recommender/evaluator will not complete the online process, ask another person to complete your recommenda�on or evalua�on․ Hard copies ofrecommenda�ons will not be accepted․

Removing or 'Excluding' a Recommender/Evaluator

You may remove or 'exclude' a recommender or evaluator if the person has not submi�ed the recommenda�on and register a new person․

If you change your Award Type a�er a recommenda�on has been submi�ed or a recommender/evaluator must make changes to their recommenda�on a�er they havesubmi�ed the form, the individual must contact [email protected] and request that the form be 'unsubmi�ed'․ The deadline for recommenders/evaluators to un-submit their le�er is Friday, October 4th, 2019 at 5:00pm Eastern Time․ Your recommender/evaluator will find informa�on on how to unsubmit in the email generatedby the system reques�ng the recommenda�on or evalua�on.The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by theU.S. Government and supported in its implementa�on by IIE.





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Data Privacy

Our Commitment to the Security of your Personal Data Protec�ng your personal informa�on is a top priority of the Fulbright Program. We are commi�ed to managing your data with the utmost care andconfiden�ality. Throughout the award applica�on process and during the course of your program, if you are chosen as a Fulbright award recipient, we need to obtainand retain your personal informa�on. This informa�on includes any offline or online data that makes a person iden�fiable, such as names, addresses, Social Securitynumbers, financial data etc. We will gather, store and handle data fairly, transparently and with respect for your privacy.

Your data will be:

Collected fairly and for program-cri�cal purposes only

Protected against any unauthorized or illegal access by internal or external par�es

Maintained in secure systems

Handled by staff experienced in online privacy and security measures

Safeguarded through data protec�on best prac�ces, including document shredding, data encryp�on, frequent backups, access authoriza�on etc.

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Communicated informally

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SignatureBy signing my name in the box below:

1. I have read and understood all instruc�ons accompanying this applica�on, including the sec�on on Eligibility on the Fulbright U․S․ Student website․2. To the best of my knowledge, the informa�on provided in my applica�on is true, correct, and complete․3. I understand that any misrepresenta�on or omission may be cause for withdrawing a recommended status or grant award, in the event I am awarded a grant․4. I understand that this applica�on and suppor�ng materials will be shared with persons involved in the Na�onal Screening Commission review process and

with the staff at the U․S․ Department of State, Fulbright Commission and U․S․ embassy in the country(s) to which I am applying, and others who areresponsible for administering the Fulbright Program or involved in the selec�on process;

5. I agree to accept, as a condi�on of my award, such placement as is made for me in an educa�onal ins�tu�on abroad;6. I agree to keep my supervisory agency informed of my whereabouts and academic progress, and to prepare such reports, both progress and terminal, covering

my experience while under the grant as may be requested by my supervisory agency;7. I understand that in case I fail to maintain a sa�sfactory record, or in case my conduct is considered prejudicial to the best interest of the interna�onal

educa�onal exchange program, my award may be withdrawn and payments terminated;8. I understand that all Fulbright program grants are subject to the Policies of the J․ William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board;9. Once submi�ed, I will no longer have access to any part of the applica�on or suppor�ng materials, including References/Evalua�ons․

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Review

We have detected the following errors with your applica�on. These errors must be corrected before submission.

Sec�on Required Field or Error

Contact Informa�on Applicants must include the Zip+4 for their permanent address

Contact Informa�on Missing Emergency Contact Informa�on

Program Informa�on Missing Abstract/Summary of Proposal

Program Informa�on Missing Host Country Engagement

Program Informa�on Missing Personal Statement

Program Informa�on Missing Plans Upon Return to the U.S.

Program Informa�on Missing Project Title

Program Informa�on Missing Statement of Grant Purpose

Academic Informa�on Applicants must include at least one College or University in the Academic History sec�on

Academic Informa�on Missing Academic Informa�on

Transcript Upload Applicants must provide transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate ins�tu�ons from which you receivedor expect to receive degrees, regardless of your degree level·

Experience Abroad Missing Host Country Experience

Language Self-Evalua�on Please complete the Cri�cal Language Enhancement Award sec�on

Recommenders & LanguageEvaluators

Applicants must register three recommenders

We have detected the following poten�al problems with your applica�on:

Sec�on Warning

Personal Informa�on Please consider comple�ng the Race/Ethnicity Survey

Awards & Achievements Applicants are encouraged to include any Academic Honors, Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards

Awards & Achievements Applicants are encouraged to include any Publica�ons, Exhibi�ons, Performances or Presenta�ons

Awards & Achievements Applicants are encouraged to include Extracurricular or Community Engagement Ac�vi�es

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FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM - Smith College€¦ · Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicaon. The program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for