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How to Score a Fulbright Scholarship

How to Score a Fulbright Scholarship

Fulbright Scholarship recepients are exposed to global learning.

By Bridget Kulla

April 21, 2009

Whether you dream of studying anthropology in Ghana or business in Germany, one scholarship can make it possible. Recent college graduates, graduate students and doctoral candidates with an interest in international travel and a passion for a field of study should take a look at the Fulbright Student Scholarship.

Supported by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute for International Education (IIE), the Fulbright Student Scholarship is the largest international exchange program for U.S. students. Awards are available in 45 disciplines although most countries also have grants that allow applicants to shape their own projects. Projects may include university coursework, field and library research, teaching English, or a combination of these areas.

The Fulbright began in 1946 from a proposal by Sen. J. William Fulbright to promote “mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries around the world.” Since its founding, more than 250,000 participants have received support to study in over 140 countries.

To be eligible for the Fulbright Student Scholarship:

  • Students must be U.S. citizens and in good health.
  • Applicants must be a graduating college senior, BS/BA degree holder, or a master’s or doctoral degree candidate.
  • Some Fulbright positions require proficiency in the language of the country where the project will take place.
  • Preference is given to students who have not resided or studied for longer than six months in the country to which they are applying.

Five different types of awards are available:

  • Full Grant: Covers round-trip travel, full funding for one academic year, and books and research allowances.
  • Travel Grant: Pays for round-trip travel to study in Germany, Hungary and Italy.
  • Business Grant: Funds projects in business, law and international relations in Germany, Mexico and Spain.
  • English Teaching Assistantships: Sponsors English language teachers in select countries.
  • Islamic Civilization Initiative Award: Awarded for study in countries with a significant Muslim population.


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    nelsa5

    almost 2 years ago

    Hello I my name is Nelsa, and very much interested in the management of healthcare /nursing administration and I would like to study in DUBAI where the Cleveland Clinic Hospital will be opening in 2012 I am acurrently a Phoenix and looking for schollarship to help achieve my goals.

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    NesaVA

    almost 2 years ago

    This sounds very interesting, i've never really thought about this sort of thing before.
    I would definately like to try out for the english teaching assistantship. thanks for the info

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    Calia1

    almost 2 years ago

    My future dream was to become a teacher. I would want to major in either english or become an elementary teacher. Scholarships is what I need in the most possible time of my life in order to achieve my goals and go beyond above my brothers as i had promised to my father. these scholarship are really important for me.

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    lonelywolf1991

    about 2 years ago

    So useful man....very useful indeed.

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    kingston2010

    about 2 years ago

    Hello im Donald Dizon and im a senior of high school and im lookin 4 a scholarships to begin a 2 years of college at phoenix university. i wanna be a business management.

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    jferatovic

    about 2 years ago

    this is really good to know.

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    446562

    about 2 years ago

    needs to get to the point not all of this crap

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    JonathanT781

    about 2 years ago

    This is a good opportunity to learn while abroad!

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    cmgermany

    about 2 years ago

    Are all of the scholarships in in other countries?

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    thecaterer1

    about 2 years ago

    I truly wish that there was a way to put all of the scholarships in perspective. I mean I've applied for about a hundred scholarships, only to find that I'm not eligible for most of them due to the major I've chosen or the school I've chosen. It's hard enough to go back to school without having your scholarship search being a crap shoot.

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    Jasmine2002

    over 2 years ago

    That sound like a wonderful thing.

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    Sumatee

    over 2 years ago

    International student seeking scholarship to pursue studies at Cornell. Have been accepted without aid but cannot attend unless I get some assistance

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    KevinW1116

    over 2 years ago

    Many thanks to u guys,am a first year msc.chemistry at moi uni kenya,am looking for a sponsor to finance my second year thesis n project in natural products

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    ayethidar

    over 2 years ago

    I wish they have scholarship for international student....

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    Amari_Jones

    over 2 years ago

    I REALLY DID NOT LIKE THIS ONE