Subject: FULBRIGHT - Final info sessions - English Teaching and
Study/Research Grants
Description:
Are you interested in pursuing prestigious Fulbright international
study/research or English teaching opportunities after you graduate?
Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the
nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program! Juniors
and Seniors are eligible to apply, but interested Freshmen and Sophomores are
welcome to attend!
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
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FULBRIGHT GRANT WORKSHOPS: Please specify which day/time you plan to attend
in your response
Monday, May 11 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to
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Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to
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Wednesday, May 13 at 12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to
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Thursday, May 14 at 12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to
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Thursday, May 14 at 4:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall – RSVP to
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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 [log in to unmask]
for details.
Contact Person: Francis P. Duvinage
Contact Email: [log in to unmask]
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