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National Fellowships and Scholar Programs

Competition Details

Fulbright US Student Program

Goes By: Fulbright

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


Deadlines

Fulbright First Draft Deadline
Monday, May 16, 2022
12 noon ET

Fulbright Campus Nomination Deadline
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
12:00 pm

About this Fellowship

Available to graduating seniors, graduate students and recent alumni to conduct research, pursue advanced study, practice a creative art or undertake teaching assistantships for one year in a foreign country.

The UofSC campus process begins annually in the spring semester, and applicants work with advisors throughout the summer, leading up to the fall campus deadline.

Candidates must meet with the UofSC campus 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 No

Events

Info Session: STEM Graduate Fellowships
Thursday, September 29, 2022
6:00 PM

Register for Zoom Meeting Here

Info Session: Graduate STEM Fellowships
Friday, September 30, 2022
1:00 PM

Harper 320

Last updated: June 30, 2022



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