Fulbright Scholarships

What is Fulbright?

Fulbright scholarships allow students to live abroad the year after graduation on a full scholarship, usually as English Teaching Assistants (1300+ awards) but occasionally for research or graduate study. https://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-us-student-program

Who is Eligible?

• must be a U.S. citizen
• must be graduated by the time the award begins
• alumni are eligible
• https://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/eligibility
• preference is given to people who do not have extensive recent experience abroad (6months+), represent the diversity of the U.S., or have served in the military

How Do I Apply?

First, let the Campus Fulbright Advisor know you are interested (Dr. Tracy Livingston).  Then, you can begin your application on the Fulbright Website the year prior to the award year.  A description of application components may be found here.  

When is the Deadline?

The campus deadline is September 12th.  This means you need to have your essays ready to go and your application complete by that date (except for recommendations and the Campus Committee Evaluation).  The official, Fulbright deadline is October 10th.  Deadlines: 

• August 1st - Prewriting activities and 1st drafts of essays
• August 15^th – 2^nd drafts of essays
• August 31st -  3^rd drafts of essays
• September 12th - application complete GC
• October 8th - Fulbright deadline

Writing your essays is the hardest part, and you should take great care in crafting the very best essays possible.  For prewriting and drafting activities, see this guide.  

When Will I Know the Results?

Semi-finalists are chosen in January; 1st cut is made based on the application only (from the US side).  Then, the application is passed along to the Fulbright commission in the given country, when students may have an interview with host country.  Finalists are chosen by April 15th.

A handout with all of this information may be found here: Fulbright Info Handout.pdf

Fulbright Semi-Finalists and Finalists

Georgetown has had great success, due to our outstanding students!  

2022: Isabella Back (Spain), Semi-Finalist

2023: Avery Renner (Spain), Fulbright Recipient

Goldwater Scholarships

What are they?

The Goldwater awards are scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Eligibility requirements:

1. Be a matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education and be a full-time matriculated student during the academic terms when receiving scholarship support from the Foundation.
2. Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering,
3. Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, and
4. Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

For more information, go here!

https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/

Udall Scholarships

What are they?

Udall Scholarships are for undergraduate students studying environmental sciences and conservation.

Who should apply?

• Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting indigenous communities?
• Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
• Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
• Are you committed to making a difference through civility, integrity, consensus, nonpartisanship, and public service?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you!

Website

https://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/scholarship/scholarship.aspx