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UK Awards - Selection Criteria FAQs
Q: I am a UK citizen but I live abroad. Can I apply?
A: As a UK citizen you may apply for a Fulbright Award no matter what country you are currently living in. The exception is if you are resident in the US, a dual citizen of the US and the UK, or entitled to long-term residence in the US (green card) at the time of application, any of which will make you ineligible.
Q: I am a UK citizen who has studied abroad in the US. Can I apply?
Applicants who have previously studied abroad in the US will be expected to explain how returning for further study will not be a duplication of their previous experience and will fulfil the Fulbright aims of furthering cultural understanding between the US and UK.
Q: I am a non-UK citizen, but am resident in the UK. May I apply?
A: If you are a non-UK national living in the UK you do not qualify for a US-UK Fulbright Award. You should locate and contact the Commission in your country of citizenship. You may wish to contact the following as they are better placed to discuss eligibility in the global Fulbright program:
Q: I was informed by another Fulbright Commission (outside of the UK) that funds are not available for my scholarship. May I now apply through the US-UK Fulbright Commission?
A: You should contact the following as they are better placed to discuss eligibility in the global Fulbright program:
Q: I am a new graduate and have no work experience. Will my application be at a disadvantage?
A: No. We do not expect new graduates to have much (if any) work experience, but if you have done any vacation work (paid or voluntary) which is relevant to the subject you propose to study, you should include it. Candidates for an MBA are expected to have two - three years work experience as part of the university application process. Candidates for the Fulbright-Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism who have 2-3 years experience will have an advantage in this category.
Q: I am a candidate applying for an MBA and I understand I am expected to have two to three years work experience. Would this work experience be expected to be gained after completion of an undergraduate programme, or is work experience gained prior to and during the undergraduate degree acceptable?
A: No. We do not require work experience to apply for Fulbright award. Typically, candidates for an MBA are expected to have two - three years work experience as part of the university application process but this will vary from institution to institution. You must contact the universities to which you intend to apply to seek clarification of what is acceptable.
Q: I graduated from a university outside the UK, but am a UK citizen. Am I eligible?
A: Yes. As long as you received a minimum 2.1 or the equivalent in your first degree, from an accredited university outside of the US, you are eligible. For information on accredited universities and 2.1 equivalency, please see UK NARIC.
Q: I have heard that Fulbright awards are only for graduates of Oxford or Cambridge. Is this true?
A: Absolutely not. UK Fulbright awards are offered to graduates from any accredited non-US university. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Q: I just missed a 2.1 and got a 2.2 for my degree; can I apply?
A: No. One of the basic eligibility criteria is a 2.1 minimum, or the equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level.
Q: I got a 2.2 in my Bachelor’s degree and have a Master’s degree now. Can I apply?
A: No. One of the basic eligibility criteria is a 2.1 minimum, or the equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level.
Q: I am a qualified medical doctor. May I apply?
A: Only if your study does not involve the direct treatment or care of patients. Candidates who wish to pursue studies as medical students are not eligible. Candidates with medical degrees may apply for an award for advanced academic study that does not involve the direct treatment of patients, but not for internships or residencies.
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