The Fulbright U.S. Student Program 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 types of awards, including research, arts, English teaching assistant, and digital storytelling.
1. Get Started
- Confirm your eligibility.
- Get an overview of St. Kate's internal support system and Fulbright nomination process by watching this Fulbright info session video.
- Fill out the interest form 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 Commitment to Fulbright Application Process Form by June 30 and a St. Kate’s Fulbright adviser will contact you and guide you through the application process.
3. Prepare for application
Use this Fulbright application process packet 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. Read these tips 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 |
|---|---|
| May–July | 1) Complete Commitment to Apply Form to Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) |
| May–June | 1) Complete Fulbright application Bio. Data questions 2) Begin drafting your Fulbright statements |
| June 30 | 1) 1st draft of statements submitted to FPA via D2L 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 D2L 2) Upload transcript to Fulbright application 3) Complete Fulbright app. program info. questions |
| August 30 | 1) Final draft of statements submitted to FPA 2) Letters of Rec due to FPAs 3) Language evaluation (if needed) due to FPAs 4) For research/study program: letter of affiliation due 5) Schedule campus interview with FPA |
| 2nd week of September | Campus Interview |
| 3rd week of September | Integrate feedback from interview into final draft |
| 4th week of September | Request final submission approval from FPA |
| October 1 | Submit complete Fulbright application |