The Fulbright Scholarship
Applicants may apply for a Fulbright scholarship to support work in many foreign countries. Some scholarships involve post-graduate study alone, but many combine study with work, secondary school teaching, ECL, and so on. Typically Fulbright scholarships provide a year abroad with all expenses paid. Allegheny students have received Fulbright scholarships in the past.
U.S. citizen is required, as well as possession of a BA/BS by the beginning of the grant. Students are expected to have proficiency in the language of their host country
Past Allegheny Recipients
- Adam Auerbach (2005)
- Kerry Fraas (2004)
- Lori Mushrush (1997)
Selection Criteria
- Graduating seniors especially.
- Outstanding academic record.
- Language preparation.
- Feasibility of proposed study/research/teaching assistantship project.
- Preference factors as established by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) and the Fulbright Commissions/Foundations.
- Good health essential
Nature of the Award
Full Grants:
- Round-trip transportation.
- Maintenance award.
- Book/research allowances.
- Tuition, where appropriate.
Travel Grants:
- Round-trip transportation
- Supplemental health/accident insurance
- Cost of orientation course
Nature of the Scholarship
To enable students to increase international understanding. Two types:
1. Full research and study grants or grants in the Creative/Performance Arts.
2. Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) or Travel Grants.
- US citizens.
- BA/BS by beginning of grant.
- Proficiency in language of host country.
Competitiveness
Competitiveness depends on the applicant’s preferred country to visit.
Application Process/Deadline
A nomination by Allegheny is required, as well as a letter of intent and letter of recommendation from the student’s academic advisor. Potential applicants should bring their resumé to Glenn Holland by May 1st of their Junior year.
