The U.S. Fulbright Student Program offers incredible opportunities for early career professionals of any age to jumpstart their careers by teaching English abroad for one academic year – all expenses paid. As a Fulbright ETA (English Teaching Assistant) you would be assisting the local English teacher–not in charge of the ESL program itself. In fact, you do not need ESL training or teaching experience, although that would be a plus.
Study/Research grants are also available to students who design their own projects, such as a writing a novel or conducting a research project. These grantees typically work with advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education in approximately 140 countries. You can also pursue a graduate degree abroad, often with tuition expenses covered. Your Fulbright award would then be contingent upon your acceptance at the chosen university. Remember: you can only apply to ONE AWARD in ONE COUNTRY EACH YEAR! Over 140 countries offer Fulbright Grants, which are subsidized by the U.S. Department of State and open to U. S. students, recent graduates, or early career professionals.
This Week’s Award Spotlight: SAUDI ARABIA: Fulbright/KAUST Scholarship Award provides provides full tuition support, on-campus housing, roundtrip airfare, routine medical coverage within Saudi Arabia, and a monthly stipend for STEM applicants to pursue a master’s degree.
Start your application by visiting https://us.fulbrightonline.org and clicking “Fulbright Online Application” under the Applicants dropdown. Wilkes Campus Deadline: September 1, 2024; National Deadline: October 8, 2024.
For more information, or to schedule a consultation, contact your Wilkes Fulbright Program Adviser:
- Gina Zanolini Morrison
- gina.morrison@wilkes.edu