FULBRIGHT AWARDS

Fulbright-University College Falmouth Media Award

Each year, one award is offered to a US citizen to seek a Master’s degree in media studies at University College, Falmouth in one of the following courses: Television Production, Broadcast Journalism, International Journalism, Creative Advertising, Professional Writing, or Professional Photography. The successful candidate will be selected by the Fulbright Commission and the Institute of International Education (IIE).

Award Benefits

All tuition fees are waived for the grantee. The living/maintenance grant is for £15,000, paid in instalments directly to the grantee, the first of which is typically given upon arrival in the UK. This funding is intended as a contribution towards general maintenance costs and reimbursement for travel to the UK. An additional allowance of up to £1,000 is available to support travel for interaction with UK publishing and/or media companies. 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 farewell event, the Fulbright 'End-cap'. 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 University College Falmouth, which the Fulbright Commission will seek on behalf of successful applicants.

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Timeline

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