If you are intimidated about applying for the Fulbright, know that you are not alone. Courage and commitment are the top things you need to apply for a Fulbright scholarship. Don't let these myths hold you back from applying.
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Being a Fulbrighter isn’t just a title of an award you won; it’s a state of being.
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Will you have an interview? Who will interview you? What will they ask? Learn how to prepare for your Fulbright US Student Program interview. Includes a section of ETA interview preparation tips.
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Now that you’re a semi-finalist, don’t put your life on hold. Learn about what happens between the Fulbright semi-finalist and finalist stage.
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We know that it took an incredible amount of effort to submit your Fulbright application. You should be proud of the dedication and courage it took. Out of the millions of college graduates who are eligible to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, fewer than 1% actually apply. We’ve designed a reflection exercise to help you get closure with the application process
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Don’t wait until the last day to submit your Fulbright application. The website historically crashes on the last day. If you are still waiting on recommenders…
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You want feedback on your Fulbright essays from a diverse group of between three and five people. There are four different types of people who can provide particularly valuable feedback which can include people familiar with the Fulbright program like your FPA, people familiar with your host country or topic like professors or colleagues, and people to help with the personal statement and writing like mentors, advisors, and friends.
Photovoice is a qualitative community-based participatory action research methodology that uses photographs to elicit perceptions and lived experiences of a population. Learn how a nurse used Photovoice methods for her Fulbright research to learn about eating habits in Bangalore, India.
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Finding a strong Fulbright host affiliation is a critical component of the Fulbright application process. A strong Affiliation Letter can be key to securing an award. If you don’t have a large network in the host country, finding an affiliation can be one of the most challenging parts of the application. It can be daunting: choosing whom to contact, knowing what to say, and anxiously waiting for a response.
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If you applied for the Fulbright US Student Program previously but were unsuccessful, this post could help you improve your chances on a second Fulbright application.
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Interested in pursing a graduate degree on a Fulbright Scholarship? Learn about Kati’s experience winning the Fulbright to purse a Master’s in Social Psychology in Mexico.
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After graduating from college, I was lost and didn’t know I wanted to do. Applying for a Fulbright helped me clarify my interests and my future career path.
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