About the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The is the nation’s largest study abroad fellowship program. It is designed to create opportunities for graduating seniors, recent bachelor's degree graduates, and grad students to undertake international experiences with the mission of promoting international goodwill and developing mutual understanding among nations. There are several , including research, arts, English teaching assistant, and digital storytelling.
1. Get Started
- Get an overview of St. Kate's internal support system and Fulbright nomination process by watching .
- to let a Fulbright adviser know of your curiosity.
2. Commit to Applying
If you feel like Fulbright is the right opportunity for you, complete a by June 1 and a St. Kate’s Fulbright adviser will contact you and guide you through the application process.
3. Prepare for application
Use this as a guide through the application process, as you decide which Fulbright programs and countries will be the best fit for you. It lists campus resources, faculty, and staff that can help as you go about making these important decisions.
4. Campus Interview
All Fulbright applicants meet with a campus committee during the second week of September for a 30-minute interview. The committee is made up of St. Kate's staff and faculty with disciplinary knowledge, Fulbright experience, or country-specific expertise. Applicants will receive feedback from the campus committee interview through the St. Kate's Fulbright Program Adviser.
Interviews focus on feasibility of your proposal, your academic career and your practical experience. When applicable, interviewers may ask questions about language ability and affiliation. to ensure you are prepared for your interview.
5. Final Submission
The internal deadline for your final submission is October 1. See a timeline of earlier deadlines below.
| INTERNAL DEADLINE | FULBRIGHT APPLICATION TASK |
|---|---|
| June 1 | 1) Complete Form |
| Month of June | 1) Attend Fulbright Application Workshops 2)Begin drafting your Fulbright statements 3) Complete Fulbright application biographical info questions |
| June 30 | 1) 1st draft of statements submitted to the Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) via Canvas 2) Request Letters of Rec 3) Request Foreign Language Evaluation (if needed) 4) Request Letter of Affiliation (if needed) |
| July 30 | 1) 2nd draft of statements submitted to FPA via Canvas 2) Upload official transcript to Fulbright application 3) Complete Fulbright application program info questions |
| August 30 | 1) Final draft of statements submitted to FPA 2) Letters of Rec due to FPA 3) Language evaluation (if needed) due to FPA 4) For research/study program: letter of affiliation due 5) Interview with Fulbright Campus Committee scheduled |
| 1st week of September | Campus Interview |
| 2nd-3rd week of September | 1) Review feedback from interview with FPA 2) Integrate feedback from interview into final draft |
| 4th week of September | Request final submission approval from FPA |
| October 1 | Submit complete Fulbright application |