For WMU Students
Join the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Sessions
Are you ready to explore international opportunities and advance your academic career with the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program? Western WMU invites you to our upcoming Spring Info Sessions, where you can learn about the application process, program benefits, and how Fulbright can help you achieve your global aspirations.
Upcoming Info Sessions:
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session #1
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Meeting Link: Join the session
Join by Phone: +1-312-535-8110
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session #2
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Meeting Link: Join the session
Join by Phone: +1-312-535-8110
FACULTY NOMINATE A STUDENT
If you are a faculty member, you can nominate a student (undergrad or grad) who would be a great fit for the Fulbright US Student Program. The Fulbright Program Advisor will reach out to them to talk about award options.
The Fulbright US Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists from the United States to study, conduct research, or serve as an English teaching assistant abroad for one academic year.
More than 1,500 Americans annually receive grants to study, research, or teach abroad with either full or partial support from the Fulbright Program. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers three kinds of grants:
- Study and research: offer up to one academic year of support for study and research in academic fields and the creative and performing arts. Applicants propose their own research and/or graduate study project and find their own host affiliation. Grants to study at specific universities are also available for some host countries.
- English Teaching Assistantships—ETAs: places recent college graduates and young professionals as English teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools or universities overseas. English teaching assistants help improve foreign students’ English language abilities and knowledge of the U.S. while simultaneously advancing their personal language skills and knowledge of the host country. They may also pursue individual study and research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities.
Application Process and Support at WMU
WMU’s Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA) offers extensive support throughout the application process:
- Individual Advising: One-on-one meetings to discuss project ideas and application strategies.
- Workshops and Resources: Workshops to help you write your personal statement and Statement of Grant Purpose, and opportunities to connect with fellow applicants.
- Detailed Review: Submit your draft for feedback through our campus review process to strengthen your application.
Steps to Apply:
- Consider Your Project: Reflect on how studying, teaching, or researching abroad aligns with your personal and career goals.
- Meet with an Advisor: Contact Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland to discuss your ideas and understand the application requirements.
- Work on Drafts: Collaborate with the advisor to develop and refine your application drafts, ensuring they align with program expectations.
- Submit for Review: Share your draft by the campus deadline to receive valuable feedback.
- Finalize and Submit: Incorporate feedback and submit your application by October.
Note: WMU students and recent alumni interested in applying for the Fulbright should contact the WMU Fulbright Program Advisor (FPA), Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland.
Campus application deadline: 2nd Monday of September
Recommended application timeline
- April: Online application opens.
- April-August: Meet with the WMU campus Fulbright advisor and begin an application. Secure letters of recommendation and language evaluation forms (if necessary).
- August: Finalize draft of Fulbright application.
- Mid-September: WMU campus deadline
- Late September: Complete campus Fulbright committee interview process.
- Early October: Post-interview revision and application finalization.
- Mid-October: Fulbright national deadline.