Alumni Ambassador Selection
Each year, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program invites Fulbrighters who have completed their awards to apply for the Alumni Ambassador Program. This initiative was established in 2008 to identify and train approximately 20 Fulbrighters annually to serve as volunteer program representatives for a two-year term.
This program is led by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Outreach & Recruitment, in collaboration with Fulbright Posts and Commissions, U.S. Embassies, and Fulbright Program Managers, to recommend alumni for the ambassador program. Final selections are approved by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Commitment
Alumni Ambassadors are expected to commit 2 years, beginning in January, to sharing their Fulbright stories on campuses, at conferences, and online. IIE covers all pre-approved travel, lodging, and meal expenses associated with participation, including attending the in-person orientation. If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ page.
Eligibility
Candidates must:
- Have or will have successfully completed their Fulbright U.S. Student award in the last three grant cycles.
- Have spent at least 6 months abroad on their award (unless the award duration was shorter).
- Attend the virtual Pre-Orientation in early January.
- Attend the in-person Alumni Ambassador Orientation in late January.
- Reside in the United States in the first year of ambassadorship beginning in January.
General Timeline
Early to Mid-September | A notification email of the upcoming application opening is sent to Fulbrighters who have or will have completed their award within the past three grant cycles. |
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Mid-September | Application opens. Eligible Fulbrighters receive an invitation email with the application link. The application remains open for approximately two weeks. |
End of September to Early October | Application closes. |
Early to Mid-November | Applicants are notified of their status. Semi-finalists are invited to a 30-minute video interview. |
Mid-November to Early December | Video interviews with Semi-Finalists are conducted. |
Mid-December | Finalists and Alternates are notified. |
Early January | Alumni Ambassadors attend Virtual Pre-Orientation and complete onboarding requirements. |
Late January | Alumni Ambassador Orientation (in-person) |