Overview
Description
Fulbright student grants aim to increase mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange while serving as a catalyst for long-term leadership development.
The U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,000 grants annually and currently operates in over 140 countries worldwide. Fulbright full grants generally provide funding for round-trip travel, maintenance for one academic year, health and accident insurance and full or partial tuition, when appropriate. Fulbright travel-only grants are also available to limited countries.
The Fulbright program also provides teaching grants overseas to new graduates that are like typical Fulbright fellowships but require half-time English teaching in a wide variety of countries around the world. Applicants for “English Teaching Assistant” Fulbrights propose to spend the other half of their time learning about the country in which they are placed. These assignments require ability to teach English and work with secondary school students essential as assistants to regular local English faculty, and an outline of a subject of study.
Eligibility
Who is eligible:
Undergraduate junior students who:
- Are U.S. citizens at the time of application
- Will hold a bachelor's degree or the equivalent by the beginning of the grant
Who is not eligible:
Undergraduate first-year, sophomore, senior, and graduate students
GPA:
- 3.4 or higher
How to Apply
Step 1
Consult the Fulbright website:
Visit the Fulbright Program website for detailed application information.
Deadline: June 1 (Junior Year)
Step 2
Submit preliminary project:
In order to apply, juniors (rising seniors) must submit a one-page preliminary project statement to Jason Johnson by June 1.
Deadline: June 1 (Junior Year)
Step 3
Submit final application materials:
Campus deadline for application materials is September 20 of the candidate’s senior year.
Deadline: September 20 (Senior Year)
Deadline
Important Details
Selection Criteria
For research proposals:
- A project that is solidly grounded in the applicant’s undergraduate training
- A project aimed at laying the foundation for further advanced work in a graduate program
- Knowledge of host country and rationale for placement
For Fulbright teaching assistantships:
- Willingness to work with a local co-teacher to teach English in secondary schools while also carrying out a limited program of research and/or language training related to the host country
- Knowledge of host country and rationale for placement
Renewal Information
One-time scholarship.
Students may be considered again based on the eligibility criteria.
How Trinity Determines Eligibility
Simple math!
Cost of Attendance - Student Aid Index = Financial Need
Contact
Application process and admission:
Office of Admissions
Northrup Hall
1-800-TRINITY
@email
Jason Johnson
Faculty Sponsor
210-999-7632
@email
All other financial aiD inquiries:
Student Financial Services
Northrup Hall, Room 340
210-999-8898
@email