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05/25/2017
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
With just over two months to go until the August 1, 2017 deadline, now is the time to focus on your Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program application! Fulbright Scholars are selected for their academic merit and leadership potential to teach, research, and exchange ideas. There are nearly 500 awards available in more than 125 countries; complete details are located in the Catalog of Awards.
Highlighted below is a selection of awards in the fields of communications and journalism which might be of interest to you andEastern Communication Association members:
- Ukraine: Journalism, Communications
- Ireland: Telecommunications with a focus on Physical Technologies
- Zambia: Journalism and Broadcasting
- Malaysia: Fulbright-Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Award in Communications, Computer Science, Engineering and Information Sciences
- Kuwait: Multiple Disciplines
- Tajikistan: Multiple Disciplines
You are invited to join any of our upcoming webinars. We run a series of Application Walk-Through and Virtual Advising webinars where Fulbright staff go through the online application, discussing the various components and required materials. These sessions are designed to answer your questions about the award offerings and application process. Register now as limited spots are available: May 31, 2017 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT or June 28, 2017 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT. Our Global Hidden Gems webinar on June 21 2:00-3:00pm EDT will discuss awards which you may not have considered before.
Once you have identified an award to apply for, the application guidelines should illuminate the next steps in the process. The review committees consider the impact of the proposed project, academic merit and leadership potential of the applicant, and feasibility given the scholar’s background.
Click here to begin an application, if you have not already done so. You are also invited to join My Fulbright to receive exclusive updates, program information and application tips.
We look forward to hearing from you and working with you throughout the application process.
Regards,
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street NW, Suite 700 • Washington, DC 20005
outreach@iie.org • iie.org
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