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Competition Details

Fulbright US Student Program

Goes By: Fulbright
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Available to graduating seniors and graduate students to conduct research, pursue advanced study, or undertake teaching assistantships for one year in a foreign country.

Interested students should complete the UofSC Preliminary Application as soon as possible, found here: scofsp.wufoo.com/forms/uscs-fulbright-preliminary-application-2020

Candidates must meet with the UofSC committee for a campus evaluation early in the fall semester. Strong applicants present a clear program of study or teaching to be carried out in a particular setting abroad.


Award Value

Supports one year of research, study, or teaching English abroad through the US Fulbright program. Travel and living expenses provided.


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.0

Citizenship

 US Citizen
Campus Nomination Required Yes
Year of Study Funded Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral
Academic Areas: Education, All
Areas of Interest: Teaching, Study Abroad, Research
Language Funding Optional
Location Abroad

Be sure to consult the competition website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.



Deadlines

Fulbright First Draft Deadline
Monday, May 18, 2020
12 noon ET

Fulbright Campus Nomination Deadline
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
11:59 p.m.

Events

Fulbright 101 Information Session
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
4:00 PM

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Last updated: February 23, 2021



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