Student Fulbright Program at a Glance

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

http://www.niu.edu/international/fulbright/index.shtml

 

Eligibility

• For US citizens:  rising seniors, graduate students, alumni
• Very competitive:  applicants should have a total GPA of at least 3.3, with 3.5 preferred

 

Available grants

• Research or study abroad:  in virtually every nation with a Fulbright Commission (therefore, not in all nations)
• English Language Teaching Assistantships:  available in growing number of nations throughout western and eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America
• Typically one academic year:  fall 2009 – spring 2010

 

Getting started

• Participate in Student Fulbright Interest Day, Wednesday, March 26, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
• Contact NIU Fulbright Program Advisor, Deb Pierce, dpierce@niu.edu , 815-753-1989
• Visit Student Fulbright websites listed above
• Identify type of fellowship
• Identify nation of interest
• Start making contacts and plans

 

Most important aspects of the application

• One-page personal statement or intellectual history
• Two-page program proposal: succinct and clear outline of what applicant wishes to study, where, why, and how. 

 

Time frame

• Campus deadline:  09/26/2008
• Interview with campus Fulbright committee:  October 1 – 10, 2008
• Final deadline in New York:  10/20/2008
• Notification about recommendation:  01/31/2009
• Final selection:  sometime during spring semester 2009
• Grant periods begin:  fall 2009.