When should I hear back from Fulbright?
Remember that the entire process takes around 12-18 months from the time of applying to the time you depart for your studies. If you apply for 2019 cycle, you don’t actually begin your program until Fall 2020.
What does it mean to be a Fulbright finalist?
Finalist: A candidate who has been offered a Fulbright U.S. Student grant, contingent upon host country approvals, medical clearance, and submission of all required grant documents. Alternate: A candidate who can be promoted to Finalist status if additional funding becomes available.
What percentage of Fulbright applicants are accepted?
around 20 percent
While acceptance rates change from year to year, Fulbright generally awards grants to around 20 percent of applicants to the U.S. Student Program. That said, the competition can vary quite a bit depending on what country you’re applying to.
How many semifinalists are chosen for Fulbright?
31 of those 65 applicants have been named Fulbright Semi-Finalists by the U.S. National Screening Committee, moving onto the final stage of Fulbright review in their respective host countries. We want to congratulate these 31 Semi-Finalists on all of their hard work!
How many Fulbright finalists were there?
37 of those 66 applicants have advanced to the final stage of Fulbright review in their respective host countries. We want to congratulate these 37 applicants on all of their hard work! Select bios and summaries of proposed Fulbright plans can be found below.
How many Fulbright semifinalists are chosen?
From the 10,000 U.S. student applications for the 2017-2018 academic year, the Board winnowed the field to approximately 3,600 candidates. From these applications, 1,600 students will be chosen for a Fulbright Scholarship.
What is the highest paid scholarship?
List of the World’s Highest-Paid Scholarships:
- Miss America Scholarship:
- Bill Gates Scholarship Program:
- UK Commonwealth Scholarship:
- UK Chevening Scholarship:
- Coca Cola Scholars Scholarships:
What is the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship?
Most Prestigious Undergraduate Scholarships
| Name of Scholarship | Maximum Award | Deadline Month |
|---|---|---|
| Luce Scholars Program | All Expenses | October |
| Marshall Scholarships | All Expenses | October |
| National Merit Scholarship Program | $2,500 | November |
| Rhodes Scholarships | All Expenses | October |
How prestigious is the Fulbright?
The program was founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946 and is considered to be one of the most widely recognized and prestigious scholarships in the world.