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The Fulbright Program at St.
Ambrose University
Advisor: Professor of English,
Dr. Barbara Pitz
Is there a Fulbright in your future?
St.
Ambrose students who would like to pursue a year of
post-graduate study overseas, or those who would like to
teach English as a second language in another country, may
find opportunities available to them in the
US Student Fulbright Program.
The Fulbright program’s mission is to “foster mutual
understanding among nations through educational and cultural
exchanges.” It began as an alternative to armed conflict,
and it continues to provide America’s future leaders with
the skills they need for the developing global environment.
Most former grantees say that their experience enriched and
changed their lives.
Are St. Ambrose students able to compete successfully with larger schools for these awards?
Yes!
Lacey Jacobs '04 studied
advertising in Germany.
Anna Anderson '05 was selected to be
an English teaching assistant in South Korea.
Read her story.
Travis Leggett '06 was a
teaching assistant in Austria while studying World History and European Studies at the University of Vienna.
Jenna Stevens '08 will teach ESL in South Korea.
Read her story.
What types of student grants are available?
You can apply for a one-year graduate study grant in one of over 140
countries for:
·
Courses
at the host country’s universities
·
Independent library or field research
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Classes
in a music conservatory or art school,
·
Special
projects in the social or life sciences,
·
Positions teaching English as a foreign language
Fulbright also supports Teaching Assistantships in 32
countries. In addition, special opportunities in
Mexico and Spain are available for Business students, and 47
countries welcome applications in the creative and
performing arts as well as in creative writing and
journalism. Finally, some countries provide additional
opportunities for language training.
Am
I eligible to apply?
If you are a U.S. citizen, will have an undergraduate degree by the start
of the award, are in good health, and have a real interest
in another culture, then you are eligible to apply. There
are grants for any major.
Do
I need to know the language of the host country?
Some awards require that you have a reasonable knowledge of the language
to study in the host country, but many do not. Some ask
that you know only enough of the language to communicate
with the people in the country, but some will also provide a
way for you to learn the basics of the language. Many have
no language requirements.
What does the grant consist of?
Most are full grants. That means they provide round-trip transportation,
language/orientation courses where appropriate, tuition,
sometimes books, and living expenses, based on living costs
in the host country, for one academic year. They also
provide supplemental health and accident insurance.
When are new award opportunities announced?
New award opportunities are announced on May 1, 2008 for the 2009-10 academic year. The application deadline is
September 29, 2008.
What steps do I need to take to apply?
·
Look
over the list of new awards as soon as possible after May 1st. These are available from the St. Ambrose Fulbright Program
Advisor,
Dr. Barbara Pitz, in AM 319. You can make
an appointment at 333-6391 or at
PitzBarbaraA@sau.edu.
·
Discover
more about Fulbright at
http://www.fulbrightonline.org Look for "Student
Programs." Decide
where your interests best fit the awards that are offered. You might want to see the application so that you know what
you will need to do to apply. This is available at:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/forms.html
·
You
might also explore the websites for the host countries that
have Fulbright Commissions. These are available in the
country’s award announcement.
·
Think
further about what you want to study and why you want to
study in a particular country. Take a look at this
website for
personal testimonials by Fulbright scholars and
directors.
·
Consider
attending a teleconference in Chicago hosted by the
Institute of International Education, the group that
recommends Fulbright applicants. While this step is not
necessary, many of your questions can be answered there.
·
Work
with the SAU Fulbright Program Advisor to further define
your goals, expectations, and contributions to the host
country.
·
Apply
on-line when you think your application is complete and
ready to be submitted.
After
you have applied, you will meet with a small committee of
SAU faculty, often including your advisor, who will discuss
with you your goals and help you explore your suitability
for living and studying in the host country. Their
recommendation is passed along to the Institute of
International Education as part of your application.
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