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March 05, 2009

Announcement: State Dept Fulbright Information Sessions in March, International Institute

U.S. State Department
Fulbright Information Sessions at the International Institute

Thursday, March 5, 12:00-1:00pm, 2609 Sch. of Social Work Bldg (SSWB)
Wednesday, March 11, 12:00-1:00pm, 1644 SSWB
Thursday, March 19, 12:00-1:00pm, 2609 SSWB
Monday, March 23, 12:00-1:00pm, 1644 SSWB

The purpose of the Fulbright Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries. The State Department makes Fulbright fellowships available to over 1,500 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 140 countries worldwide. The competition is administered at the University of Michigan through the International Institute. At the information session, a University of Michigan Fulbright Program Advisor will describe the application and selection process and provide suggestions for making your application more competitive.

Eligibility: To apply for this program through the University of Michigan, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project.

Deadline: The University of Michigan deadline is September 10, 2009.

Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

Fulbright Program Advisors:

Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu)
Undergraduates & Alumni

Amy Kehoe (akehoe@umich.edu)
Graduate, Professional School & Arts applicants

Posted by agripley at March 5, 2009 04:35 PM

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