YOU Too Can Win a Fulbright Award!
Applying for a Fulbright grant takes work and dedication. Fulbright is very competitive and the percentage of applicants who get awarded are very few.
A Fulbright competition is a merit-based grant for teachers, professionals, scientists, and artists worldwide open to the US and non-US citizens.
Applying for a Fulbright grant takes work and dedication. Fulbright is very competitive and the percentage of applicants who get awarded are very few.✅ Start by looking at Fulbright’s website.
✅ Identify which of the program/s you want to apply for.
✅ Make sure to read carefully and understand well what each of these programs require.
✅ Be sure to be very clear in your application – don’t use funky jargon and acronyms.
✅ Prepare for the two standardized tests – the TOEFL and the GRE (depending upon the program's requirement).
✅ What story do you have while writing your Statement of Grant Purpose? You should be able to stand out from the crowd.
✅ Convince the committee in a logical way:
(i) How solid are your motivations to pursue the program?
(ii) What difference will you make once you return?
(iii) Whether you will fit well with the program’s focus on cultural exchange and helping your community.
✅ Be patient – the application is lengthy but the grant is worth the effort.
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