Deadlines
- Northeastern: 02/01/2024
- Fellowship: 02/07/2023
Contact
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for this fellowship, please fill out a preliminary questionnaire. You may contact the office with any questions.
Award Details
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three-to-four week programmes for US undergraduate students. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.
The US-UK Fulbright Commission UK Summer Institutes are made possible through generous donations from private individuals and partnerships with some of the top UK universities.
These programs are an educational residency program relevant to the host university's cultural, historical and industrial environment.
Depending on the Institute, students will have the opportunity to:
- Study alongside leading academics and professionals
- Develop knowledge in specific fields
- Experience cultural and social events
- Visit museums, galleries, castles, battlegrounds, stately homes and areas of scenic beauty
- Receive credit to transfer to their home institution
- Meet people from across the US and the world
- Become an ambassador for studying in the UK, for the Fulbright Commission and their host institution(s)
Abroad Award
Term Length: 3 to 4 weeks
US Citizenship Required
Minimum GPA: 3.7
- Be a US citizen and possess a US passport
- Have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.7
- Be at least 18 years old by the start of the programme
- Be able to participate in the programme in its entirety
- Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes
- Not participate in any other study abroad programmes during the Summer of 2024.
The best applications are from well-rounded students who are willing to:
- Respectfully engage with fellow participants representing different backgrounds and different points of views
- Be comfortable with living either on or off campus, prepared to share living accommodations, and willing to adjust to cultural and social and academic practices different from those in the US.
And students who can demonstrate:
- Strong academic ability
- Ambassadorial skills
- Intercultural sensitivity
- Genuine desire to learn more about the UK and to share aspects of American culture
- Extracurricular activities
- Community involvement
- Leadership potential
- Plans to further the Fulbright mission and give back to the US upon their return
The Fulbright Commission and the Institute host institutions work in partnership to provide the following:
Round-trip airfare from US to the host university in the UK;
Accommodation and social programme;
Tuition and fees at host university;
In some Institutes, small subsistence stipends e.g. food and drink
Participants are expected to pay for their own travel, health, and accident insurance.
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When applications open on 14 November 2023 , applicants should follow the steps outlined below:
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Read the FAQs and terms and conditions
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Read our Privacy Policy for applicants
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Apply online and upload a transcript to the application form as a PDF (official transcripts are preferred)
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Select two (2) references and enter their email addresses into the application. They should receive a notification message that will lead them to their own online portal to submit a reference letter.
The application form must be completed, with transcript attached, and submitted before the deadline. Your references should also submit your letters before the deadline or your application will be incomplete. An application will not be considered completed if any of these items are missing or submitted late.
Application process
Interviews
Finalists will be invited to interview in April. Summer Institute interviews are by video conference call and can only be rescheduled under extreme circumstances.
Notification
Please see the timeline for an overview of application status notifications. The Fulbright Commission cannot comment or provide feedback on individual applications.
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Interested? Have Questions?
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in a fellowship or opportunity, please fill out a preliminary questionnaire. Contact the office with any questions: