Seniors and recent graduates: Apply for a Fulbright scholarship to go abroad!

Apply for a Fulbright scholarship to go abroad!

Recent graduates and rising seniors: apply for a Fulbright scholarship to join a couple thousand other students overseas next year conducting research, earning master’s degrees, perfecting their arts, or serving as English teaching assistants. Campus application deadline is August 30, 2021.

The Fulbright program is currently seeking seniors and recent graduates interested in an international experience. 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 2022. We anticipate more than a dozen University of Illinois students being offered Fulbright grants. Click here for further information about applying for a Fulbright grant from Illinois.

General Information regarding the Fulbright

For 75 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 over 2,000 grants annually and currently operates in 140 countries worldwide. Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships are now available to more than 70 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.

Contact David Schug with questions at topscholars@illinois.edu