1. Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
eca.state.gov/fulbright
Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE)

2. Presenters James Coon, Fulbright Alumnus
English Teaching Assistant, Germany
Alyssa Meyer, Fulbright Alumni Ambassador
Research/Study in Kyrgyzstan
Derrell Acon, Fulbright Alumni Ambassador
Research & Performing Arts, Italy
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3. Fulbright Program 1946: Created by U.S. Congress
About…
Goal
1946: Created by U.S. Congress
Over 8,000 grantees from 155 countries annually
Administered overseas by bi-national Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies
To increase mutual understanding between people of the U.S. and people of other countries through exchange
Senator J. William Fulbright ARKANSAS
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4. Eligibility Graduating seniors Recent graduates Graduate students
Open to:
Basic Eligibility:
Graduating seniors
Recent graduates
Graduate students
Early career professionals, including creative and performing artists/musicians
U.S. citizen by the application deadline
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent by start of grant
No doctorate at the time of application
Country specific requirements

5. U.S. Student Program Research/Study Grant 900 awards 8-12 months
Two Types of Grants
Research/Study Grant
900 awards
8-12 months
~140 countries
Independent research, study, or arts projects abroad
Limited experience in host country
English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)
900 awards
8-12 months
~70 countries
Help teach English and U.S. culture in the classroom
Limited experience in host country
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6. Application Timeline Design Project, Prepare Application
March- September
Campus Deadline
September / October
National Deadline
October 2015
National Screening Committees
November / December
Commissions/Embassies Foreign Scholarship Board
January - May
Final Notification
Mar - June
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7. Grant Benefits Round-trip Airfare Monthly Stipend *
Accident & Sickness Insurance
Other Possible Benefits *
Support For Dependents
Research Allowance
Tuition
Language Lessons
Enhancement Activities
Disability-Related Accommodations
* Varies, dependent on grant and host country
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8. Application Components
Basic Personal Data
Essays
Statement of Grant Purpose
Research/Study: 2 pages
ETA: 1 page
Personal Statement: 1 page
Reports / References
Foreign Language Evaluation
Three (3) References
Transcripts
Other
Arts ONLY: Supplementary Materials
Research/Study: Affiliation Letter(s)
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9. Fulbright Research Grant, Kyrgyzstan, 2012-2013
Alyssa Meyer
Worked with local specialists/researchers on energy security and energy access
Volunteered many weekends leading workshops on academic writing and research for English teachers
Currently a dual-Master’s student at Indiana University-Bloomington in Energy and Central Eurasian Studies

10. Be flexible: You can’t anticipate everything!
Application Tips:
Be flexible: You can’t anticipate everything!
Sometimes when things do not go as planned, you learn more
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Explore unanswered questions and new perspectives
Think about how locals will react to your research

11. Fulbright ETA Grant, Germany, 2011-2012
James Coon
Taught English to German High School/Middle School students.
Invited to U.S. Consulate to serve as cultural ambassador, provided private English tutoring, voice acting
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Currently a Master’s student in Student Affairs and College Counseling at Monmouth University

12. Ins ert Photo Here Application Tips
Reach out to potential recommenders/language evaluators early
Explain what you would contribute to the program
Be prepared to be a cultural ambassador
Read up on British English as this is what many international students use
Be authentic and state your goals clearly
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13. Fulbright Arts and Research Grant, Italy, 2013-2014
Derrell Acon
Researched Verdian opera and presented Black Art lecture-recital
Operas, lectures, concerts, conferences; visiting researcher at two institutions
Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Voice with a cognate in 19th Century Opera History and Performance at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

14. DAcon.AlumniAmbassador@FulbrightMail.org What to Know for
Your Application:
Journey
Project
Why
Goals
Package

15. Connect Video youtube.com/fulbrightprogram vimeo.com/fulbright
Podcasts
us.fulbrightonline.org and iTunes
Webinars
us.fulbrightonline.org
Applicant Blog
blogs.fulbrightonline.org/usapp
On Facebook
facebook.com/fulbright
On Twitter
@FulbrightPrgrm
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
Eca.state.gov/fulbright
Administered by: Institute of International Education (IIE)
iie.org/fulbright

16. Topic Area / World Region Relevant Program Managers
Contact
Topic Area / World Region
General Inquiries, Arts & FPA’s
East Asia and Pacific
Europe (except Germany)
Germany; South & Central Asia
Middle East & North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa & Fulbright-Clinton Fellowships 
Eurasia
Brazil
Western Hemisphere, Fulbright-mtvU & Fulbright-National Geographic
Relevant Program Managers
Lora Seery
Jonathan Akeley
Marla Mazer
Cara Doble
Jermaine Jones
Alyssa Yeng
Jody Dudderar
Susan Muendl