DREXEL FELLOWSHIPS OFFICE Fulbright Student Program

Fulbright Scholarship What is it?  One academic year of international graduate study, research, and/or teaching.  About 6000 grants annually, depending on federal funding.  Available in about 155 different countries. Why?  Sponsored by the US State Department with the goal of promoting “mutual understanding.”  Collaborations between US Fulbright Commission and Fulbright commissions in host country. us.fulbrightonline.com

Fulbright Scholar Aaron Sakulich Morocco BS/PhD, Materials Engineering 2009 Developing concrete-like materials from industrial waste for use in impoverished regions of North Africa. “My time in Morocco has been just one long string of fantastic amazing days. The irony is that I wasn't originally going to apply because I thought I wouldn't stand a chance, but my advisor said ‘hey, why not give it a shot?’”

Fulbright Scholar Paul Phelps India MD, Ophthalmology, 2010 Laboratory work with corneal epithelial stem cells and community outreach eye camps through the Aravind Eye Hospital, the largest and most productive eye care facility in the world.

Fulbright Scholar Andrew Blakely Spain Biomedical Engineering BS, MD 2010 Study the extent to which recommendations from Spain's national anti-obesity initiative, NAOS, have been integrated into primary care physicians' daily counseling.

Fulbright Scholar Regina Cagle Ecuador BS, Environmental Engineering, 2008 Pursuing a Master's in Sustainable Energy Development at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito while also conducting field work investigating energy solutions for developing communities. Additionally, I'll be working with the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and Engineers Without Borders while in Ecuador.

Fulbright Scholar Amanda McArthur Bulgaria ETA BS, English 2009 Teaching English to high school students in Sofia. Tutoring on TOEFL and placement exams. Working on creative writing/literature project with Bulgarians.

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Types of Student Fulbright Grants Full Grants:  Study  Research English Teaching Assistantships (ETA)  Available in 33 countries.  20 hours/week in classroom.  No choice in placement. Critical Language Enhancements (CLA)  3-6 month intensive language study, on top of regular award.  Arabic (including dialects), Azeri, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin only), Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Marathi, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Tajik, Turkish, Urdu, or Uzbek. Special Grants: Business, Journalism, mtvU

Fulbright Eligibility/Criteria Eligibility  US Citizen  BS/BA (but not PhD) by start of award  Good physical health Criteria  Personal qualifications/character  Demonstrated leadership ability  Highly-motivated, open-minded individuals  Those who can contribute to and benefit from cultural exchange  Feasibility of project  Strong academic and/or professional preparation  Affiliation  Language preparation: minimum “hospitality level,” or as appropriate for project  Engagement in host community, “mutual understanding” Also…  Diversity  Less than six months spent in host country (excluding undergraduate study abroad)  Competition

Application and Selection Process May 25: Early Interest Application September 1: Campus Deadline  online application  2 essays  3 letters of recommendation  transcripts  language certification  letter of affiliation Campus Committee Interview and Evaluation January: National Screening Committee recommendations (domestic)  1 st Round Results Fulbright Commissions abroad Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board April-June: Final Results

Marshall Scholarship What is it?  Two academic years of graduate study in the UK in any discipline, usually an MPhil.  40 awards annually. Why?  To strengthen British-American understanding, especially among the US’ top scholars and future leaders. Eligibility  US Citizen  Recent college graduate -- any discipline  Most academic, “seriousness of purpose”  Top grades (minimum 3.7) Applying  September 1 campus deadline  University Nomination REQUIRED (2)

Mitchell Scholarship What is it?  One year at any institution of higher ed anywhere in Ireland or Northern Ireland.  12 awards annually Why? Designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community. Eligibility  US Citizen years old  Three main criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service and community. Applying  Mid-September campus deadline  University nomination REQUIRED

Rhodes and Gates-Cambridge Scholarships What is it?  Graduate study at either Oxford (Rhodes) or Cambridge (Gates) Why?  RHODES: promote international peace through the cultivation of leaders motivated to serve their contemporaries, trained in the contemplative life of the mind, and broadened by their acquaintance with one another.  GATES: To create a global network of future leaders committed to using their knowledge to improve the lives of others. Eligibility  RHODES: years old. Character, leadership. Academics. Vigor.  GATES: Citizen of any country (non-UK). Apply to Cambridge directly.

Application Tips Review program website, including all available criteria and advice for applicants.  Review program criteria thoroughly. For Fulbright, review country-specific criteria.  Be sure you are eligible. Open an online application to receive newsletters and announcements. TIME MANAGEMENT!  Start early; affiliation and essays can both take a good long time to complete.  Identify deadlines and work backward  Leave more time than you think you need.  Get readers and revise revise revise.  Involve faculty.

Getting Recommendations Who makes a good recommender? How/when to ask for a recommendation letter Bring materials  paragraph that describes award and its selection criteria  paragraph that describes you/your proposed project  Sentence that tells them where to send letter and deadline  CV/resume  a paper or project from the class Follow up politely “No”

What Next? Get advice  From website  From faculty  From Fellowships Director Rona Buchalter: or Timeline  Summer Workshop  September 1: Campus Deadline Q & A