Fulbright Institute of International Education
Fulbright Program For U.S. Students Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State
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The application cycle for the 2009-2010 U.S. Fulbright Student competition opens on May 1, 2008. The deadline for applications to be received electronically by IIE is October 20, 2008. Hard copy applications and all support documents must be received by October 22, 2008. Applications submitted to IIE become the property of IIE. No part will be returned under any circumstance.


YOU SHOULD BEGIN AN APPLICATION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, BUT:
  • At least 2 months prior to the campus or IIE deadline: for full research and study grants or grants in the Creative and Performing Arts.
  • At least 6 weeks prior to the campus or IIE deadline: for Teaching Assistantships or Travel Grants.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  • If you are currently enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, click here for application procedures.
  • If you are not currently enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education, click here for application procedures.

 
In This Section
 
 Before You Start An Application
 Issues to consider
 
 Preparing An Application
 General guidelines
 
 Applications In Arts & Writing
 Guidelines for Arts candidates
 
 The Selection Process
 Factors that affect selection, the selection process, and notification stages
 
 Find Your FPA
 College or university faculty or administrators who support and mentor applying students. Find Your Fulbright Adviser
 
 Tips For Completing The Application
 Helpful hints for completing the application and preparing the Statement of Proposed Study or Research
 
 Guidance Sessions for Applicants
 Schedule of U.S. Student Fulbright general-information sessions sponsored by IIE held in New York City and other cities around the country, as well as information sessions at U.S. colleges and universities
 
Kelsey Blakely, Ghana, 2002 Richard Lord ©
Kelsey Blakely, Ghana, 2002 Richard Lord ©
Jason Fults, India, 2006.
Jason Fults, India, 2006.
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Jessica Yarnall
Jessica Yarnall
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