Fwd: Student Fulbright Information Session

[Helena Orbach]

Since we just talked about the Fogarty and Claudia send the email about the Fulbright, I thought I would pass this on to all of you!

Helena

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From: The Office of Prestigious Scholarships <topsc...@illinois.edu>
Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Subject: Student Fulbright Information Session
To: The Office of Prestigious Scholarships <topsc...@illinois.edu>

Please inform fellow students in your RSO of this opportunity.

The Office of Prestigious Scholarships has scheduled a 90-minute workshop focusing on U.S. student Fulbright grants for Reading Day, Thursday, May 7 from 3:30-5:00 in room 66 of the Library (enter down the stairs from Wright Street). Our workshop will include advice from recent Illinois Fulbright recipients. The session is targeted to juniors, graduating seniors, and graduate students who wish to explore opportunities available under a Fulbright and ready materials for the Fulbright Priority Deadline of July 1, 2009.

These scholarships support U.S. citizens for one year of study or research in any country where there is a Fulbright Commission. English teaching programs (some with minimal to no foreign language or teaching experience necessary) also are available. Students must begin working on their applications this summer to apply for funding for study, teaching, or research beginning in fall 2010. Last year, a dozen University of Illinois students were offered Fulbright grants. Click here for further information about applying for a Fulbright grant from Illinois.

Fulbright Overview

For over 60 years, the federal government-sponsored Fulbright U.S. Student Program has provided future American leaders with an unparalleled opportunity to study, conduct research, and teach in other countries.  Fulbright student grants aim to increase mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange while serving as a catalyst for long-term leadership development. 
 
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,500 grants annually and currently operates in over 140 countries worldwide.  Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships are now available to nearly 40 countries. Fulbright grants generally provide funding for round-trip travel, maintenance for one academic year, health and accident coverage and full or partial tuition. 
 
Applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program must be U.S. citizens at the time of application and hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent by the beginning of the grant. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program does not require applicants to be currently enrolled in a college or university.   Applications from young professionals interested in an international experience are also encouraged.

David Schug and Laura Hastings, Directors
University of Illinois
The Office of Prestigious Scholarships
Fifth Floor, Illini Union Bookstore, MC-317
807 South Wright Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-4710 fax 217-244-4851
email: topscholars@illinois.edu
url http://www.topscholars.illinois.edu/