Juniors, Seniors and recent graduates! Are you interested in pursuing international study/research or teaching opportunities after graduation (during the 2013-14 academic year)? Learn about the Fulbright Fellowship Program, the nations largest and most prestigious global fellowship program! Fulbright awards are designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 1500 Fulbright 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 [log in to unmask]). FULBRIGHT STUDY/RESEARCH GRANT WORKSHOPS: Tuesday, February 28 at 12 noon at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Wednesday, February 29 at 12 noon at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Thursday, March 1 at 9 am at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Friday, March 2 at 9 am at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Friday, March 2 at 4 pm at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING GRANT WORKSHOPS: Wednesday, February 29 at 9 am at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Thursday, March 1 at 12 noon at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Thursday, March 1 at 4 pm at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Friday, March 2 at 12 noon at 2403 Marie Mount Hall RSVP to [log in to unmask] Who Can Apply: US Citizens Current Juniors and Seniors, Recent Grads All Majors GPA of 3.4 or higher recommended Campus Deadline: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 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 the 65 countries (the list is regularly updated and enlarged) including: France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra; Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Bulgaria; Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia; Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Dominican Republic; Bahrain, Israel, Oman, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey; Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, South Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Vietnam; South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda. 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 orientati! on 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. UMCP Campus Deadline: September 4, 2012 contact us at [log in to unmask] for details.