Subject: Fulbright English Teaching and Int'l Research Grants - Last Call!

Description:
ATTENTION Juniors, Seniors and recent graduates: Are you interested in
applying for a Fulbright grant to teach English or do research abroad for the
2018-19 academic year?

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 1800 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

To make an appointment to discuss applying for a Fulbright US Student Program
grant to teach English or conduct research, contact us at [log in to unmask]
before, or very shortly after, you leave campus for the summer.

Who Can Apply: US Citizens – Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads,
Grad Students – All Majors – GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended – Campus
Deadline: Thursday, September 1, 2017

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 over 70
countries around the world.

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, 2017 – contact us at [log in to unmask]
for details.

Contact Person: Francis P. Duvinage
Contact Email: [log in to unmask]