Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
17 Feb 2024
Applications close
5 Jul 2024
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
This scholarship supports Australian students to study in the US, with varying benefits depending on your level of study.
About the donor
The Fulbright Scholarship Program was established in Australia in 1949 as an initiative of the US Senator J. William Fulbright, through a binational treaty between the Australian and United States Governments.
The program provides unique opportunities for Australians to build long term research collaboration and linkages with U.S. universities.
Fulbright Scholarships are awarded by the Australian American Fulbright Commission. The mission of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission is to promote mutual understanding through Education, teaching and training and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States.
Benefits
Benefits vary per award and depend on your level of study. Awards generally include:
- Monthly stipend based on the cost of living in the city of the host institution
- Partial tuition allowance for one academic year or Full tuition allowance (Fulbright Future award only)
- Round-trip, economy class airfare directly to and from the scholar’s home city and the city of the host institution
- Establishment allowance
- Dependent allowance- if applicable
- Assistance with identifying US host institutions via Placement Services (Coursework applicants only)
- Health & Accident Insurance (ASPE) – valued at up to USD$100,000 (for the scholar only)
- Access to established professional networks – alumni and other international collaborative groups
- Orientation and enrichment opportunities – in Australia and the US
- Extensive support – from the Commission as well as US organisations
- Media and publicity support
Find out more on the Fulbright Australia website.
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
10
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the criteria listed on the Fulbright Australia website
Fulbright scholarships are open to Postgraduates, Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study.
Selection criteria
The attributes Fulbright Scholarship selection panels look for include high academic and professional merit, a strong program proposal, well defined potential project outcomes and ambassadorial skills.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Current study
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Applications open:
17 Feb 2024
Applications close:
5 Jul 2024
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