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Seattle, Washington 98195-3770
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Fax: 206.685.3234
UW Deadline: September 12, 2012
Information Sessions for Current UW Students and Alumni
Plan to attend one of the following information sessions. We ask that you register for the in-person sessions or indicate interest in the webinar sessions at: http://catalysttools.washington.edu/survey/scholarq/36305.
In person sessions:Attendance at an information session is a vital component of preparing a successful Fulbright application. If you absolutely cannot make one of these sessions, please contact one of our offices listed below to make alternative arrangements.
Application Deadline
Deadline for UW applicants: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Current UW graduate students MUST apply through the UW campus process and meet our earlier campus deadline. The University of Washington campus deadline for the 2013-2014 Fulbright US Student competition is September 12, 2012. Even though the official Fulbright deadline is later, currently enrolled students MUST complete and submit all application materials by our earlier deadline. Graduate alumni are invited to apply through the UW campus process if they choose but may also apply at-large; applying through the UW campus process requires that you also meet the earlier campus deadline.
UW applicants are required to attend an in-person interview on SEPTEMBER 29, 2012.
Detailed Fulbright Information
The Institute of International Education website provides excellent detailed information on the award itself and the application process. In particular, the "Thinking of Applying" and "How to Apply" sections are important resources for initial information.
Prospective applicants should check eligibility requirements first. Then, closely read the country summary for the country to which you wish to apply. Each country has different guidelines, procedures and priorities. This is especially true of language and affiliation requirements. Please pay close attention to the details in the country summary to make sure your interests match before proceeding with an application.
Beginning May 1, 2012, on-line applications will be available through the Fulbright website. Each applicant sets up his or her own application directly on the website.
Eligibility includes:UW Fulbright Program Advisors
There are several different Fulbright Program Advisors (FPAs) at the UW to assist you with understanding the Fulbright US Student Program and putting your application together. You are encouraged to make contact with an FPA to discuss the process and your plans.
Graduate and professional students (and recent graduates with masters degrees but not a PhD) will apply through the Fellowships and Awards Office in The Graduate School (G-1 Communications Building). FPAs are:
UW Bothell students of all levels and alumni will contact FPA:
Undergraduate students (and recent bachelor's degree graduates of the UW) will apply through the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards in Undergraduate Academic Affairs. FPAs are:
UW alumni have the option of applying through the campus process, no matter how long it has been since you graduated. FPAs can help you determine if this is the best path for you to pursue, or whether you should apply as an at large candidate.
Following are links regarding the Fulbright program that you may find helpful, found mostly from previous Fulbright Program newsletters.
General InformationPreparing for the Application
Writing your application
Campus Interview
Information for those writing reference letters