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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

FPA

U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Coastal Carolina University


Fulbright Program Adviser(s)

Judith Zang
Director of National Scholarships
HTC Honors College
Kearns Hall 213D
Conway, SC 29526
843.349.2196
Dr. Darla Domke-Damonte
Associate Provost for Global Initiatives / Professor of Management
100 Spadoni Park Circle
Lib Jackson Student Union, Rm. A-109
Conway, SC 29526
843.349.2129

Institution Information

Campus Deadline: September 10, 2024

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Timeline and Guidelines

IMPORTANT DATES:

April 2, 2024: 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program application cycle opens.

Sept 10, 2024: FIRST CAMPUS DEADLINE - All application components (completed application, personal statement and proposal, letters of recommendation, and affiliation letter) are due.

Sept 16 – Sept 27, 2024: CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

Oct. 4, 2024:  FINAL CAMPUS DEADLINE

HOW TO GET STARTED

  • Contact FPA Judith Zang, jzang@coastal.edu, to let her know you are interested in applying.
  • Listen to a recording of CCU's Campus 2025-26 Fulbright Information Session (contact jzang@coastal.edu for access).
  • Carefully consider the profiles of the different countries—you can only apply for ONE grant to ONE country.
  • Thoroughly read and become familiar with where to find information on the Fulbright website. There is a lot there (e.g., history, mission, eligibility, application components and instructions, tips and guidelines, webinar events, statistics, and alumni directory).
  • Consider potential letter of recommendation (LOR) writers (you need three) and discuss with the FPA.
  • Work with the FPA to establish a support team of staff and faculty experts.
  • Look for opportunities to strengthen your candidacy by pursuing activities related to your Fulbright proposal.

APRIL TO JULY

  • ASAP, begin the online application (register as a Coastal Carolina University student, even if you are an alum!). You don’t want to miss Fulbright communications re: webinars and other events, announcements of new awards, etc.—you'll start getting notifications about events and announcements as soon as you create an account.
  • Begin networking for affiliates (for research and study grants only). Be aware, it may be difficult to reach people abroad during the summer months, so begin reaching out ASAP.
  • After discussing potential LOR writers with Judy Zang, get a commitment from them.
  • Sign up for the Fulbright webinars! Note that these are recorded, so if you cannot participate, you can listen to the recordings. These are very helpful as you prepare your application. 
  • Schedule ahead to meet with FPA Judy Zang a minimum of three times BEFORE AUGUST to discuss your plans, the application process, and review drafts of your essays.
  • Send a recommendation letter packet to your referees by the end of July.
  • Send for all university/college transcripts (unofficial is okay), both in the United States and abroad.
  • Secure your affiliation letter (if needed).
  • Schedule your language evaluation (if needed).
  • Communicate with your support team to discuss your proposal.

AUGUST

  • Continue to research your selected host country; keep up with current events in the country.
  • Work on completing your online Fulbright application answers; continue to refine the personal statement and project statements; and secure and upload transcripts (from all institutions of higher education that you attended as a college student), affiliation letter(s), and supplemental materials (if required).

SEPTEMBER

Sept 10, 2024 - First Campus Deadline: All application components are due (completed application, personal statement and proposal, letters of recommendation, and affiliation letter). Lock application for campus review (both you and the FPA can unlock it, so you will still have access to it).

Sept 16 – Sept 27, 2024 - Campus Interviews: Judy Zang will be in touch during the week of September 9th to tell you when your interview will be held.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW, MAKE FINAL REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

OCTOBER

Oct 4, 2024 - Final Campus Deadline: Everything must be complete and finalized by this date. Judy Zang will be in touch to give you a green light to submit. It CANNOT be unsubmitted (by you or Judy), so wait until you are given the go-ahead.

Past Grantees
Peter Seifarth
Nepal
Performance Art
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