Can Canadians apply for a Fulbright?
The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates on the principle of reciprocal exchange and provides the opportunity for outstanding Canadian students to study and/or conduct research in the United States.
How competitive is the Fulbright scholarship?
The Fulbright Scholarship does not require a certain GPA for eligibility. With thousands of applicants each year, the Fulbright is a competitive award. If you are serious about winning, get started on your application early. For application advice, attend an IIE guidance session, which are held around the country.
How are Fulbright Scholars selected?
The competition for Fulbright Program grants is merit-based. Candidates are selected based on a variety of factors, that may include (but are not limited to) academic qualifications, project feasibility, personal leadership ability, and available grant funds.
How many Fulbright scholarships are awarded?
8,000 fellowships
Program Staff will present on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Since its inception in 1946, over 400,000 Fulbrighters have participated from over 160 countries. Annually, the Fulbright Program awards approximately 8,000 fellowships.
How prestigious is a Fulbright grant?
Today, the Fulbright Program is considered the largest and most prestigious educational exchange program, providing recent college graduates, graduate students and young professionals the opportunity to continue their education or professional development through research and study in a foreign country [source: IIE].
Is the Fulbright prestigious?
The program was founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946 and is considered to be one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world.
How does the Fulbright application process work?
The COMPLETE application is submitted electronically by the student via the Fulbright program’s online application system (known as EMBARK), by 11:59 pm on September 15 annually. The FPAs will review your electronic application to make sure it is complete, and will then turn it over to the Fulbright Campus Committee.
Why should I be selected for Fulbright?
Fulbright does so because its aim is to raise and train future leaders who have high ambitions and who would not only achieve high in their fields but also materialize their future ambitions. Such a trait allows the admission panel to delve into your motivations and the things you really care about.