ATTENTION Juniors, Seniors and recent graduates: Are you interested in pursuing prestigious
international study/research or English teaching opportunities after
graduation?
Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright
Fellowship Program, the nation’s largest and
most prestigious global fellowship program!
Fulbright awards are designed to give recent B.S./B.A.
graduates (who are also US citizens) opportunities for international
experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of
other nations. About 1500 Fulbright fully-funded grants are currently available
to over 150 nations. There are two distinct types of grant: study/research
awards for students who wish to investigate timely and significant topics
abroad, and English Teaching Assistantships. You will find below some brief
introductory information about Fulbright awards. For detailed information
please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
The National Scholarships Office at the University of
Maryland is hosting information several workshops on Fulbright study/research
and teaching opportunities – please RSVP using the links below if you plan to
attend (and let us know if are interested but unable to attend by writing to fulbright@umd.edu).
FULBRIGHT STUDY/RESEARCH GRANT WORKSHOPS: Please specify which
day/time you plan to attend in your response
Tuesday, February 10 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall –
RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Wednesday, February 11 at 12 noon –
at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Thursday, February 12 at 4:30 pm –
at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING GRANT WORKSHOPS:
Tuesday, February 10 at 4:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall –
RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Wednesday, February 11 at 4:30 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall
– RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Thursday, February 12 at 12 noon – at
2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Friday, February 13 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall –
RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors,
Recent Grads – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended – Campus Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
There are two types of Fulbright grants:
--Fulbright Academic Study/Research Grant: Opportunities to
conduct research are available in over 150 countries. Students design their own
study/research projects. These grants generally provide round-trip
transportation; book and research allowances; living costs for the academic
year, based on living costs in the host country; supplemental health and
accident insurance; tuition, in some cases; and language or orientation
courses, where appropriate.
--Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships: Opportunities
to teach English language and conversation classes are currently available in
68 countries (the list is regularly updated and enlarged) including: Asia:
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Macau,
Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Vietnam; Europe: Andorra, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, France,
Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Luxembourg,
Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine; Latin America:
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Venezuela; Middle East / North Africa:
Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco; Sub-Saharan Africa: Rwanda, Kenya, Senegal, South
Africa; A stipend is provided based on living costs in the host country.
The Fulbright award covers round-trip international travel, health and accident
insurance, and orientation costs.
Award Amounts: In general, Fulbright grants for study and
teaching cover the following costs: Round-trip transportation to the host
country; Maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host
country; Medical Insurance; and orientation programs, in some cases. Fulbright
study grants may also provide: Book and research allowances; Full or partial
tuition, in most cases.
Duration: Approximately one academic year; length and timing
of awards varies by individual country and/or region.
UMD Campus Deadline: September 1, 2015 – contact us at fulbright@umd.edu
for details.
