Fullbright Awards to Study in the US – How to Apply

Are you searching for the Fullbright Awards to study in the US? Search no more because in this article you will get to know everything about the Fullbright Awards.

However, in this article, you will also get to know the requirements you need in other to qualify for the scholarship program and how to apply.

Eligibility

Below are the criteria each candidate needs to meet in other to qualify for the Fullbright Awards to study in the US.

  • Be a UK citizen. We also welcome candidates from British Overseas Territories.
  • Hold a Ph.D. in a subject relevant to the award to which they are applying or have equivalent relevant professional degrees (e.g. medicine or law) or experience in the field

Scholarship Value

Scholar Award grant periods last from 3 to 12 months. Depending on the Award, our grants can generally offer:

  • Generous monthly stipends
  • Sickness and accident coverage
  • J-1 visa sponsorship and pre-departure support & orientation
  • Cultural enrichment programmes and events
  • Support in the USA from the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)
  • Access to a global alumni network of collaborative engagement and cultural diplomacy, with over 300,000 academically and professionally accomplished members

How to apply

  • To apply for the award program, you need to visit the Individual Award page to find out all the award programs available.
  • Then review all and pick the one that best suits you
  • Now complete the online registration which Biographical information, Academic, professional and extracurricular accomplishments, Fulbright project plans, Details of the US institution(s) to which you will be affiliated, Three referee nominations would be required.
  • The following documents would be required to be scanned and uploaded on the website ( Scanned passport photo page, CV, Letter of invitation from your prospective US institution (this must be sought independently by you from the institution/department) Employer Promissory Statement (Welsh Public Sector Award applicants only) Creative writing or artwork sample (if applicable) )

Closing Date

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