Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE)

Sponsor

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

• For General Fulbright Program Information: http://fulbright.state.gov

• For Information about other U.S. Government International Exchange Program Opportunities: http://exchanges.state.gov

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About the Fulbright Program

• Created by the U.S. Congress in 1946 under legislation introduced by Sen. J. William Fulbright of Arkansas • Administered overseas by U.S. Embassies and bi national Fulbright Commissions and Foundations

What is the Goal of Fulbright?

• To increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and the people of other countries through international educational exchange programs us.fulbrightonline.org

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Two Types of Grants

Research/Study Grant

• ~1,000 awards • 8-12 months • Independent research, study, or creative and performing arts projects abroad English Teaching Assistantships: • ~600 awards • 8-12 months • 20-30 hours a week helping to teach English and U.S. culture in the classroom • Remaining time spent on a community-focused project us.fulbrightonline.org

Application Timeline 2011

Deadline to notify Dean Douglas or Dean Hamel (start application online and chose FPA) .

Sept. 16 Case Deadline

Sept. 30

Fulbright Application Deadline October 17 National Screening Committees Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board Nov/Dec Jan-May Final Notification Mar-June us.fulbrightonline.org

Starting the Application

The notification is made online by beginning the application process.

http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

You need to complete the general information and get so far as to choosing either Dean Douglas (grad) or Dean Hamel (undergrad) as your FPA. Do not just send us an email stating you are interested in applying.

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Eligibility

• U.S. Citizenship • Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (no PhDs) by the start of the grant • Proficiency in written & spoken language of host country (varies by country) us.fulbrightonline.org

Research/Study Grants General Qualifications

• High level of academic and/or professional achievement • A well-developed project • Demonstrated leadership ability • Sufficient language proficiency (varies by country) • Focus on increasing mutual understanding through community engagement us.fulbrightonline.org

English Teaching Assistantship

• Offered in 66 countries; Last year 750 people served as ETAs • Help improve foreign students understanding of English language & U.S. culture • Assistant teacher 20-30 hrs/wk • K-12 or university/college • Side project emphasizing community engagement • Often, less language proficiency required at application, but plans to learn language helpful us.fulbrightonline.org

Grant Benefits

• • • • Round-trip Airfare Monthly Stipend * Health & Accident Insurance Other Possible Benefits * • Support For Dependents • Research Allowance • Tuition • Language Lessons • Enhancement Activities *

Varies: dependent on grant and host country

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Critical Language Enhancement Award

• Provides additional funding for language study for eligible Fulbright Grantees who intend to use a critical language for their project • Goal to cultivate higher levels of language proficiency prior to, during and beyond the regular Fulbright grant period • Application for CLEA is made in conjunction with the Fulbright Program application us.fulbrightonline.org

Critical Language Enhancement Award

Language Prior College-Level Language Study (Traditional Grants) Prior College-Level Language Study (ETA) Countries/ Territories Arabic 1 Year (Refer to Country Summary) 1 Year Azeri Bahasa Indonesia Bangla/Bengali Mandarin Chinese Persian/Farsi Gujarati Hindi Korean Marathi Pashto Punjabi Russian Turkish Urdu No Minimum Language No Minimum Language No Minimum Language 2 Years (China) 1 Year (Taiwan) No Minimum Language No Minimum Language 1 Year 1 Year No Minimum Language No Minimum Language No Minimum Language 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year No Minimum Language ETA not eligible for CLEA Some Prior Recommended No Minimum Language (Taiwan) No Minimum Language No Minimum Language No Minimum Language No Minimum Language No Minimum Language No Minimum Language No Minimum Language 2 Years No Minimum Language No Minimum Language Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Morocco, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Syria & UAE Azerbaijan Indonesia Bangladesh, India China, Taiwan Tajikistan India India South Korea India India India Russia Turkey India

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Application Components

• Basic Personal Data • Statement of Purpose Essay  Research/Study – 2 pages max  ETA – 1 page max • Personal Statement (1 page max) • Language Report • Three (3) References • Campus Committee Evaluation • Letter(s) of Affiliation (Research/Study ONLY) • Supplementary Materials (Arts applications ONLY) us.fulbrightonline.org

Statement of Grant Purpose

(Full Grants)

• Two page essay that answers the questions: what, where, how, when, and why – –

With whom

do you propose to work?

What

do you propose to do? What is exciting, new, unique about your project. What contribution will that project make to the Fulbright objective of promoting cross-cultural interaction and mutual understanding.

– –

When

will you carry out your study or research? Include a timeline

Where

do you propose to conduct your study or research? Why is it important to go abroad to carry out your project?

– –

Why

do you want to do it? What is important or significant about your project?

How

will you carry out your work? Discuss methodology and goals. How will it help further your academic or professional development?

• 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 us.fulbrightonline.org

Potential Feasibility Issues

• How will the culture and politics of the host country impact your work • If employing methodological techniques such as extensive interviewing and the use of questionnaires, how will you locate your subjects? Is your language facility adequate? If not, how will you accomplish your work?

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Statement of Grant Purpose

(ETA 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 – What are your qualifications and what experiences you have had that relate to the overseas assignment – How do you expect to benefit from the assignment and what will you make of the experience upon your return • 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 us.fulbrightonline.org

How to Apply

ALL Online – NO PAPER COPIES!!

• References & Lang. Report submitted by your referrers • Letters of affiliation scanned & uploaded by you • Transcripts (unofficial) uploaded by you

Currently-Enrolled Applicants

• Must apply through campus Fulbright Program Advisor • Campus interview required • Campus Committee Evaluation uploaded and submitted us.fulbrightonline.org

Letters of Affiliation

• From a host country contact willing to advise/mentor you • Can be: professional at a university, laboratory, library, community organization, etc.

• Signed letter indicating support (on letterhead) • Check the country summary before requesting letter • ETAs DO NOT need affiliations and will be assigned to their host institution us.fulbrightonline.org

Contact Information

Relevant Program Managers Topic Area / World Region General Inquiries East Asia and Pacific Europe and Eurasia (except Germany) Germany; South & Central Asia Africa and the Middle East Canada, Mexico, and South America Central America & the Caribbean; Critical Language Enhancement Awards Walter Jackson ([email protected]) Jonathan Akeley ([email protected]) Rachel Holskin ([email protected]) Cara Doble ([email protected]) Jermaine Jones ([email protected]) Jody Dudderar ([email protected]) Cara Wolinsky ([email protected])

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