{"id":189,"date":"2024-08-08T10:58:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T15:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-wsu.pantheonsite.io\/academics\/?page_id=189"},"modified":"2024-08-08T10:58:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T15:58:24","slug":"fulbright-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/fulbright-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Fulbright Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Through the Fulbright Program, you can receive a grant to study or work abroad while representing the U.S. as a cultural ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The J. William Fulbright Program is an international educational exchange program that aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and the people of other countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 8,000 grants are available in more than 160 countries worldwide. Fulbright grants have been used to conduct research, pursue graduate degrees, and teach English abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To date, Fulbright has provided opportunities to roughly 370,000 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Students & Recent Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Student Fulbright program<\/a> is open to graduating seniors, recent graduates, master\u2019s and doctoral candidates, and young professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants must be U.S. citizens who will hold a bachelor\u2019s degree by the grant start date. You can submit your application as an undergraduate student, but you must complete your bachelor\u2019s degree before funding would be awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to prepare your Fulbright application well in advance to meet the selection process deadline. Grants are distributed in the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Winona State University campus deadline is in September each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fulbrights vary in competitiveness since each country chooses how many spots they will fund and which types of awards they offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that some countries have 50 applicants for one award, whereas others may only have a few applicants. Don\u2019t assume it\u2019s too competitive to apply!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current undergraduates and recent alumni should contact the campus Fulbright Program Advisor, Renee Stowell at rstowell@winona.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Testimonial<\/div>\n
I applied for a Fulbright because of the professional and personal growth I will have when living, teaching, and connecting with others in a culture different from my own.<\/div>\n

Ava De Jong ’22, Spanish (Teaching)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs<\/a> offer opportunities for American scholars, artists, and professionals to conduct research, lecture, and consult with other scholars and institutions abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WSU faculty who are interested in applying should explore the Fulbright Scholar Awards Catalog<\/a> and learn more about program requirements and deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers & Professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Fulbright Teacher Exchange Programs<\/a> offer opportunities in select countries for professional development such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n