For Students
If you are a U.S. citizen who is thinking of earning a Master’s degree, conducting research or teaching English, you could be one of more than 2,200 students who receive a Fulbright U.S. Student grant each year to go to one of more than 140 countries worldwide.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for graduating seniors, graduate students, and young professionals to research, study, or teach English abroad. Applicants must be U.S. citizens holding a bachelor’s degree by the start of the grant. The national deadline is usually during the first week of October. UMBC has internal deadlines that differ from the final submission deadline. Starting early on your application and getting as much feedback from faculty and UMBC’s Fulbright Program Advisor is central to a successful application.
- Information Sessions: Throughout the academic year
- Application Opens: March 31
- Fulbright training camp: April through June
- UMBC Campus Deadline: August 1
- UMBC Campus Interviews: September
- Fulbright Final Application Deadline: Usually the first full week of October
Teach English Abroad, Earn a Degree or Conduct Research
Types of Awards:
English Teaching Assistantships (ETA)
Fulbright ETAs can teach at primary, secondary or university levels, acting as co-teachers in classroom and community settings in one of 80+ countries throughout the world.
MA or MS Degree Awards
UMBC undergraduates can earn a partially or fully funded Masters’ degree in one of 30+ countries throughout the world.
Research
Fulbright research scholars conduct an independent research project for an academic year in one of 170+ countries throughout the world. This research project can be based on undergraduate research conducted at UMBC, international research experiences during an education-abroad term, or masters’ or doctoral research. Research can be in any academic subject in UMBC.
For Faculty
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards for college and university faculty to teach, research, and carry out professional projects in more than 130 countries. Faculty applicants must hold U.S. citizenship and a terminal degree in their field. The application cycle runs annually with deadlines typically in the late summer or early fall.
- U.S. Scholar Awards: Grants ranging from two months to a full academic year to teach or conduct research.
- Distinguished Scholar Awards: Highly prestigious appointments for senior faculty and established professionals.
- Fulbright Specialist Program: Short-term grants (2–6 weeks) to serve as expert consultants on curriculum and faculty development at institutions abroad.
- Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR): Allows U.S. institutions to host foreign scholars on their campuses.