FULBRIGHT AWARDS

Fulbright-Edinburgh University Award

Each year, one award is offered to a US citizen for the first year of a postgraduate degree in any field at the University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be selected by the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive a grant to be used towards tuition fees and maintenance costs.

Award Benefits

Grants are for up to £20,000 (pounds sterling), paid in installments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards the first year of tuition fees and general maintenance costs whilst in the UK. Limited sickness and accident benefit coverage (typically not needed with free access to the NHS)is also provided.

All grantees in the UK attend a 3-day orientation program on arrival in September, a 5-day Fulbright Forum in January and a 3-day farewell, the Fulbright 'End-cap' weekend. The Commission has arranged a number of memberships for grantees during their stay and will assign a British alumna/us as a mentor.

Selection Criteria

Minimum eligibility for this award category:

Candidates need not be recent graduates, and financial need is not a factor in the selection process. The program seeks the widest possible variety of fields and career goals among applicants, including the arts and professional studies in addition to traditional academic disciplines. Preference will be given to those who do not have extensive experience in the UK.

In making these awards the Commission is looking not only for academic excellence but a focused application, a range of extracurricular and community activities, demonstrated ambassadorial skills, a desire to further the Fulbright Programme and a plan to work for the betterment of the home and host countries both during and after studies.

Applying

The online application is facilitated by IIE and is used by Fulbright Commissions worldwide. Each Commission sets its own policies and procedures with country-specific information for making an application for a Fulbright Award in their country. You will be able to log in and out of your application account and will not be required to complete the application in one sitting.

It is imperative that you read the Terms and Conditions on this website before submitting your application. Applicants should review all available US Award categories and the FAQs before submitting an application. Applicants are also encouraged to register to the Fulbright Commission’s website to receive updates from the Commission.

Successful applicants will be invited for telephone interviews with Fulbright Commission senior staff on the date(s) listed below. Interviews will be held on the indicated date(s) only and may not be rescheduled.

Proposals must receive endorsement from the University of Edinburgh, which the Fulbright Commission will seek on behalf of successful applicants.

Timeline

early May - Competition opens, applications available via IIE
18 October - Application deadline
November-February - Applications evaluated, short-list drawn up
late February - Short-listed candidates invited to telephone interviews
early March - Telephone Interviews
late March - Notification
April-June - Fulbright scholar paperwork preparation
mid September - Independent arrival and Orientation in London, Your Fulbright Year begins!