Fulbright Fellowship Program

ATTENTION undergrads 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 provide recent B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) with opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 2000 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 GRANT INFO SESSIONS (Link to online schedule here)

Please specify which day/time you plan to attend in your response:

• Monday, February 24 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
• Monday, February 24 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
• Wednesday, February 26 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
• Wednesday, February 26 at 4 pm – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
• Thursday, February 27 at 12 noon – at 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to fulbright@umd.edu
• Friday, February 28 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: September 1, 2020

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, 2020 – contact us at fulbright@umd.edu for details.