The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers three Special Summer Programmes for US citizens to come to the UK. These summer programmes provide the opportunity for US undergraduates (aged over 18), who have completed no more than two years of university study, to come to the UK on a four, five or six week academic and cultural summer programme. The majority of the participant costs will be covered. The deadline for applications is Friday 15 April 2011 by 5pm (UK Time). Participants in these programmes will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic programme at a highly regarded UK University, explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK and develop their academic ability by improving presentation, research and communication skills. There are three Summer Programmes available for US students in 2011; • Fulbright Commission Newcastle University Summer Institute • Fulbright Commission Roehampton University London Summer Institute • Fulbright Commission Wales Summer Institute Minimum Eligibility requirements; applicants must: • be a US citizen (resident anywhere except the UK) and possess a US passport; • be at least 18 years old by the start of the programme; • be able to participate in the programme in its entirety; • have a high level of academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (confirmed by academic marks, awards and references); • have completed no more than two years of university study, i.e. applicants should currently be a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university; • be mature, responsible, independent, and open-minded; • be willing and able to fully participate in an academically intensive programme that includes attending all sessions, completing all assignments, contributing to classroom discussions and supporting student ambassador style work as required; • have had little or no study or travel experience in the UK or elsewhere outside of the US and; • expect to return to the US and continue their education. Note: The programme is open to students in all courses of study. The deadline for applications is Friday 15 April 2011 by 5pm (UK Time). The majority of the participant costs will be covered. This includes: • round-trip airfare** from the US to the UK; • tuition and fees at the Newcastle University; • accommodation and social programme; • subsistence e.g. food and drink Participants are expected to pay for their own travel, health and accident insurance. ** Participants are expected to book and pay for their flights to/from the UK (with guidance from the Commission) and be reimbursed within 6-8 weeks of applying for their reimbursement. Individuals from a broad range of ethnic, religious, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Full application details are available from http://www.fulbright.co.uk/fulbright-awards/for-us-citizens/summer-institutes If you have any questions about the programmes, please read the FAQs before contacting the Fulbright Awards Office: http://www.fulbright.co.uk/media/application-forms/specialprogapps/FAQs_for_UKSI_2011.pdf The deadline for applications is Friday 15 April 2011 by 5pm (UK Time). For further information, please contact Special Programmes Coordinator, Laura McCaffrey ([log in to unmask], +44 (0)207 498 4017).