From a Fulbright Fellow to a "Scientific Ambassador"
by Emily Heffernan, 2002-3 Fulbright Fellow to Malaysia
Through the Fulbright program I was able to combine my scientific research interests with my curiosities of other cultures.This is one of the most satisfying connections that one can make.
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How to Select Your Field of Proposed Study
by Jonathan Akeley & Walter Jackson, Program Managers
Having a problem selecting your field of study? Jonathan Akeley, the Fulbright U.S. Program Manager for East Asia/Pacific Area, and Walter Jackson, the Fulbright U.S. Program Manager for Publicity, offer you some timely tips here.
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Regions and Fields: What Should You Know
by Valerie Hymas, Program Manager--Europe & Eurasia
Valerie Hymas, the Fulbright U.S. Program Manager for Europe & Eurasia, advises you here on issues ranging from what materials you should prepare in your application to issues of safety that concern and affect your project.
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Expanding Opportunities in East and Southeast Asia
by Jonathan Akeley, Program Manager - Asia-Pacific
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program now offers awards to 12 countries and regions throughout East and Southeast Asia, and the number of applications for programs in this region have increased by more than 40% since 2000.
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The US Student Fulbright Program in the Near East & North Africa
by Jermaine Jones, Program Manager--Near East, Africa & South Asia
The September 11th attacks and the subsequent war on terror and Iraqi conflict account for much of the heightened interest in this region among US college and university students.
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The US Student Fulbright Program in Europe & Eurasia
by Valerie Hymas, Program Manager--Europe & Eurasia
Many countries within Western Europe are among the most competitive worldwide, but the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia offer some of the most out of the ordinary and exciting opportunities for Fulbright applicants.
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Applicant’s Specific Questions Answered
by Publicity and Program Managers
From the last survey, "Have a Question about Fulbright Application," (on the right column) many Fulbright candidates submitted questions concerning their application process. Here are our answers.
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My ETA Experience
by ShaVon Myles, 2002-3 Fulbright ETA to South Korea
The insight that I gained from the entire experience is that it is important to travel and gain a perspective of how other nations/societies view your individual nation, culture, and even gender.
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The U.S. Student Program holds guidance sessions for candidates interested in applying for a Fulbright grant. Below are session schedules. For more information .
Aug. 11
1 – 3 PM Eastern Time
Sept. 22
1 – 3 PM Eastern Time
6 – 8 PM Eastern Time
Have a Question about Fulbright Application?
About This Newsletter
This Newsletter aims to help you throughout the Fulbright application process. Each issue will be sent to your email account every two weeks until the application deadline—Oct. 21st.
