FULBRIGHT GRANTS FOR 2009-10
The competition is now open for Fulbright U. S. Student Grants for 2009-10. This federally supported program enables approximately 1500 American college graduates per year to study, conduct research, pursue creative work, or assist in English language classrooms abroad in more than 140 countries worldwide. The grants support round-trip travel, living expenses, health and accident insurance, and in some cases full or partial tuition. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent by the beginning of the grant period, and should have strong academic records. U of M applicants must submit a complete application, online and in hard copy, by September 8 for thecampus review and interview process. Applicants who submit the online application by August 8 may have their applications reviewed and may receive feedback from a campus Fulbright advisor. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate Fulbright Program Advisor for further information and guidance. U of M undergraduates or recent graduates should contact Sally Lieberman, Office for National and International Scholarships, 20 Nicholson Hall, 612.624.5522, liebe001@umn.edu; current graduate and professional students should contact Alison Skoberg, Graduate Fellowship Office, 314 Johnston Hall, 612.625.7579, skobe001@umn.edu For full information about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, please visit http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html