
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Funded by the U.S. government, Fulbright offers international education and cultural exchange programs to foster mutual understanding between U.S. citizens and those of other nations. For 21 years, Northwestern University has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright student awardees. Additionally, in 2023, a Northwestern graduate student and faculty member received awards under the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.
Northwestern’s Fulbright Week (April 7–11, 2025) offers faculty, students and staff opportunities to learn about Fulbright grants, make new connections and increase their chances of a successful application. Fulbright Week is organized by the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs and supported by the Office of Fellowships, Office of the Provost and Office of the Vice President for International Relations.
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meetingfor Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students Monday, April 7 Office of Fellowships |
Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered!
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Meet Fulbright English Teacher in Spainfor Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students Tuesday, April 8 |
Meet NU grad and current Fulbrighter to Spain, Anika Velasco! Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State's Fulbright U.S. Student program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instructions in seventy-five countries world-wide. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary school to university language departments. |
Fulbright Week Keynote & Reception with Sir Hilary Beckles | From Episodic Moments to the Global Movement: 21st Century Reparatory Justicefor Northwestern community and general public Tuesday, April 8 Buffett Reading Room, Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, |
Join the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs for a keynote and reception celebrating Northwestern's Fulbright community and the transformative power of cultural exchange as part of Northwestern's Fulbright Week. We are delighted to have as our keynote speaker Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. |
Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Information Meetingfor Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students Thursday, April 10
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Interested in Fulbright Study/Research & Arts Awards? Attend this meeting to learn how Fulbright can transform your life and pursuits. You will hear about the history of the Fulbright program, understand the core values that animate the Fulbright competition, review various kinds of awards and hear about the Northwestern University application process and timeline. Get all your Fulbright questions answered! |
Meet Fulbright English Teachers in Taiwan & Cambodiafor Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students Thursday, April 10 |
Meet NU grads and current Fulbrighters to Taiwan & Cambodia! Are you interested in teaching English abroad after graduation? The U.S. Department of State's Fulbright U.S. Student program places English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in classrooms abroad to provide support to local English teachers. ETAs strengthen English language instructions in seventy-five countries world-wide. Host institutions range from elementary and secondary school to university language departments. |
Staff Engagement Opportunities with Fulbrightfor Northwestern staff Thursday, April 10 |
This panel presentation focuses on opportunities for Northwestern staff members to get involved with the U.S. Fulbright program. Previous awardees of the International Education Administrators Program will share their experience applying to and participating in the program, and the impact of this Fulbright experience on their personal and professional lives. Northwestern staff members from any university department are welcome. |
Application Workshop: Fulbright Study/Research/Arts Awardsfor Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students Thursday, April 11 Office of Fellowships |
Interested in pursuing research, study or the arts abroad? Attend an application workshop to learn about the Fulbright application process at Northwestern. We will discuss application components and successful application strategies. You do not need a draft of your essays, but will benefit most if you have a clear vision of your project. |
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers students and recent alumni the opportunity to research, study or teach English abroad and is open to students of all disciplines.
Northwestern’s Office of Fellowships assists Northwestern students and alumni through the Fulbright application process. Contact Steve Hill if you are interested in applying for a Fulbright award to fund your research, study or a project in the creative or performing arts. Contact Amy Kehoe if you are interested in teaching English abroad. Undergraduates may schedule appointments with Steve and Amy through ConnectNU.Northwestern hosts numerous Fulbright student and scholar grantees each year. International students and scholars who are interested in pursuing a Fulbright opportunity at Northwestern should explore opportunities available to individuals from their home countries through the programs below:
Fulbright international students and scholars who are already on campus, or who have been accepted to participate in their program, may contact their Fulbright adviser or Danielle Vogel in Northwestern's Office for International Student and Scholar Services (OISS) for assistance.