American Scholarships: Fulbright Program for U.S. Students

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
Established to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through education and cultural exchange. Awards grants to U.S. citizens in all fields of study and operates in more than 140 countries worldwide. More than 1,200 grants provided annually, generally for one academic year of study, research, or teaching assistantship experience. The numbers of grants and award amounts allotted per host country differ, but funds generally cover most expenses associated with tenure abroad. The majority of grants offered in this program are Full or Teaching Assistant Grants, whose benefits generally include round-trip transportation to the host country, cost-of-living expenses, a health benefits package, book and research allowances, tuition, and language or orientation courses.

Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have completed their BA or BS degree by the start of the grant period. Graduating seniors, recent graduates, MA/MS and PhD students are eligible to apply. Language proficiency is typically required.
Campus deadline:
September 28, 2007 (application due in the Study Abroad Center office for a preliminary screening).
Fulbright deadline: October 19, 2007.
ISU contact:
Trevor Nelson is the Fulbright Program Advisor for the ISU campus. He can be reached at the Study Abroad Center, 3224 Memorial Union; 515-294-6792 or tnelson@iastate.edu.