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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

What is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program. It offers various grants to students to study, teach, or conduct research during an academic year abroad. The program's primary goal is to foster mutual understanding and support peaceful relations between the United States and other nations. 
 

In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities for U.S. citizens in all academic disciplines.  Fulbright winners are passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. 

Fulbright U.S. Student applications are submitted in the summer before the student's senior year. The award funding is for the year immediately after a student completes their degree.
Here is a typical timeline: 

  • Students review and consider the Fulbright in their junior spring, and prepare their application materials in the summer.  
  • In September of their senior year, students submit their finalized materials
  • Fulbright/IIE selects and announces semifinalist and finalist winners between January and May
  • Students graduate in May
  • Fulbright awards fund the year abroad beginning in August.  

Candidates with some research experience (for Study/Research) or teaching experience (for English Teaching Assistantships)  are preferred but these are not requirements to apply. Fulbright notes selection criteria on their site. Grant lengths and dates vary by award. Please consult the specific award description for details. 


Types of Awards

Study/Research Awards

The Fulbright Study/Research Award is the traditional award opportunity where a candidate designs a proposal of graduate-level study or research to be carried out in a specific country. Read the Country Summaries for more information.

English Teaching Assistant Awards

The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant programs place grantees in schools overseas to supplement local English language instruction and to provide a native speaker presence in the classrooms. View the countries offering English Teaching Assistant Awards here.

Our Scranton History of Fulbright Winners

The University of Scranton has a long history of Fulbright students.  Since 1972, 132 Scranton students have won Fulbright Awards!
https://www.scranton.edu/academics/fulbright/index.shtml

For more information on how to apply: 

Contact Ms. Kara Bishop,  Fulbright Program Adviser at the University of Scranton