Fulbright Internal Application Process

Elon University Fulbright Application Process

Visit the official website for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Please note: This page is intended for rising seniors and alumni who are eligible for Fulbright U.S. Student Grants. If you are a first-year or sophomore interested in applying to the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes, please request an appointment with our office to discuss that application process.

Spring 2024 Fulbright Info Sessions attend one, and please register

Thursday, February 29, 4:00-5:00 pm EST (in-person; Location TBD) – Register Here

Tuesday, March 12, 4:00-5:00 pm EST (in-person; Location TBD) – Register Here

Wednesday, April 17, 4:00-5:00 pm EST (in-person; Location TBD) – Register Here

Wednesday, May 22, 12:00-1:00 pm EST (virtual) – Register Here

Attending a Fulbright info session is the first step in learning about the Fulbright application process at Elon before meeting with our office. These sessions will cover the Fulbright U.S. Student Program and the different types of grants available, competitive qualifications, and what goes into the application process at Elon. Students must be U.S. citizens to apply. *Note that students are required (and alumni are encouraged) to apply through their home institutions. There is a Fulbright internal application process through Elon with deadlines as early as June 1.

Eligibility

Carefully consider the following before filling out your Intent to Apply form.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen (Fulbright grants are offered through other countries, so international students may be able to apply via their country of permanent residence)
Must have obtained a bachelor’s degree before the start of the grant

Qualifications for Competitive Applications

Strong academic record
Excellent letters of recommendation
Study/Research applicants: research experience and strong incentive to study in chosen country or postgraduate program
ETA applicants: experience working with youth (teaching, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring) and a strong rationale for teaching in your chosen country
Demonstrated experience with cross-cultural adaptation
Strong alignment between your proposed project and your future career goals
Language skills as specified in the country summary (visit the Fulbright website to begin narrowing down your preferred grants by matching your qualifications with those that the host country is seeking)

Internal Application Process for 2024-2025

The first step to apply for Fulbright through Elon University is to attend one of the spring information sessions (registration links at the top of this page). After attending, please submit the following materials to fellowships@elon.edu no later than June 1, 2024. (Note: all undergraduates are required to apply through Elon; alumni are strongly encouraged to apply through the university they attended most recently but may also apply at large)

Fulbright-Intent-to-Apply-Form-2024
Fellowships Waiver (signed and scanned)
Transcript (unofficial transcript from Ontrack is fine; if you are an alumnus without access to OnTrack, please let us know, as we can request a copy from the Registrar at no cost to you)
Resume tailored to the Fulbright grant you are pursuing
Recent photo of you (for office use only)

We are available to meet with you to discuss your country choice and answer any questions you may have prior to the intent-to-apply deadline. We are also happy to provide feedback on your essay drafts or outlines prior to the fall semester deadlines. We encourage you to plan ahead, but please keep in mind that our availability will be limited in July.

The 2024 fall schedule is as follows. If you choose to begin your application with us in the summer, you will have an amended schedule.

Fri., Aug. 16: Fulbright writing workshop from 3:00-4:00 PM EST (live webinar via Zoom)
Mon., Aug. 26: Due: draft #1 of PS and SGP (send to primary advisor by 9 am)
Week of Aug. 26: Conference with primary advisor
Friday, Aug. 30: Short Answer Workshop from 4:00-5:00 EST (live webinar via Zoom)
Week of Sept. 2: Conference with primary advisor. Due: draft #2 of PS and SGP
Week of Sept. 9: Conference with secondary advisor AND Fulbright committee members. Due: draft #3 of PS and SGP & draft #1 of short answer questions
Week of Sept. 16: Conference with primary advisor. Due: Draft #4 of PS and SGP and draft #2 of short answers. Prepare for Fulbright interview.
Monday, Sept. 23: Internal deadline for final application (submit entire application via the application portal no later than 8 am)
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Friday, Sept. 27: Evaluative interviews with Fulbright Campus Committee (final revisions based on committee feedback due one week after your interview and no later than Fri. Oct. 6)
Oct. 4: Final deadline for online submission (submit through the official application portal)
Tues. Oct. 8: External deadline. You did it! Keep a lookout for an email about a celebration in the Powell 108 suite.
January: Notifications emailed to Fulbright Semi-Finalists recommended by the National Screening Committee
March-May: Notifications emailed to Fulbright Finalists who are offered a grant; press release on finalists and alternates

Applicant Resources

Resources for Letter of Recommendation Writers

Thank you for supporting a Fulbright applicant by writing letters of recommendation on his or her behalf! You will receive an email with log-in credentials to submit your reference through Fulbright’s online application system. Below are links to the Fulbright website for instructions on writing and submitting your letter of recommendation.

If you are writing a reference for a Study/Research Grant applicant, you will upload a traditional letter of recommendation through the online system. View the Study/Research Grant reference instructions.

If you are writing a reference for an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) applicant, you will complete a short answer form (not a letter) through the online system. View the ETA Grant reference instructions.

We also encourage you to visit NIFO’s Information for Letter of Recommendation Writers page for general tips and guidelines for writing letters of recommendation for fellowship applicants. The National and International Fellowships Office can answer your questions about recommendation letters. We’re also happy to read drafts of references and provide feedback at the request of referees, ideally before you submit your reference through the online system.

Elon’s Fulbright Campus Committee

The Fulbright Committee assists with mentoring, interviewing, and evaluating Elon’s Fulbright applicants, including both current students and alumni applying through Elon University. You can view the names of faculty and staff who currently serve on the committee on this page.