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2. Senator Fulbright The Australian-American Fulbright Commission MISSION …to promote mutual understanding through education and cultural exchange VISION … provide a bi-national educational scholarship program that is highly regarded and recognised for its quality, values and opportunities www.fulbright.com.au

3. The Fulbright Scholarship Program • HISTORY • Established in 1946 by U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright and the U.S. Government. • Largest education scholarship program in the world – exists between the USA and 155 countries. • Over 250,000 Fulbright Scholars worldwide to date. Senator J. William Fulbright www.fulbright.com.au

4. The Australian–American Fulbright Commission • FULBRIGHT COMMISSION • Established in 1949 – bi-national treaty between Australia and the U.S. • Funded by Australian & U.S. governments and corporate sponsors • Australian Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador are the Honorary Co-Chairs • Board of 10 members appointed by the Australian Minister for Education and U.S. Ambassador • Over 2,600 Australian and 2000 American Fulbright Scholars The Fulbright Agreement was signed in Canberra in November 1949 by U.S. Ambassador to Australia, Hon. Pete Jarman (left) and the Australian Minister for External Affairs, Rt. Hon. Dr H.V. Evatt. www.fulbright.com.au

5. Fulbright Australian Scholarships • CORE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM • Approx 20 Scholarships on offer each year: • 12 - 14 Postgraduate Scholarships (A$45,000) for 8-12 months study or research • 1 - 2 Postdoctoral Scholarship (A$45,000) for 3-12 months research • Up to 4 Professional Scholarships (A$30,000) for 3-4 months research and/or short course • Up to 3 Senior Scholarships (A$35,000) for 3-6 months research/guest lecturing • State and NT Scholarships – QLD, VIC, TAS, WA, NSW, SA and NT Kirsty Guster 2000 Postgraduate Scholar to the Manhattan School of Music www.fulbright.com.au

6. SELECTION CRITERIA Open to Postgraduate and Postdoctoral applicants All key criteria The benefit of your proposed research/ study for your State How you will share this knowledge / information Linkages it might establish Potential long term outcomes for your professional field and organisation Fulbright State and NT Scholarship Karel Hartlieb 2007 Postgraduate Scholar to Princeton University www.fulbright.com.au

7. New opportunities Fulbright International Science and Technology Award – supports a full PhD program at top US University – applications close 1 May Fulbright Northern Territory Scholarship Fulbright Nuclear Science and Technology Scholarship - ANSTO Anne Wexler Scholarship Program New Scholarships for 2011 Sam Nester 2010 Fulbright Scholar to Northwestern University www.fulbright.com.au

8. Australian Fulbright Scholarship Benefits • BENEFITS • Professional network – Alumni & U.S./ International connections & collaborations • Enrichment seminars in the U.S. with international Fulbright Scholars • Fulbright Alumni support networks • Academic Training – one year to legally work in the U.S. on completion of study/research program • Fulbright Presentation Dinner & Orientation Program • Access to travel grants to enrich Fulbright experience including Fulbright Gregory Schwartz Grant www.fulbright.com.au

9. Fulbright Selection Process • SELECTION PROCESS • All applications due 31 August • Short list and interview at state level (September) for Postgraduates and Postdoctoral • Senior Scholar and Professionals considered at National level without interviews • Recommendation to National Selection Committee • National Selection (December) • Begin Scholarship between 1 July following year and 30 June the year after. Robin Brimblecomb 2007 Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship in Science and Engineering sponsored by BHP to Princeton University. www.fulbright.com.au

10. What makes a good Scholarship application? • SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS • Fulbright Selection Criteria • Academic / professional excellence • Relevance of proposed program • Potential outcomes • Note: no age limit, open to any field and host Melissa Tacy 2007 Postgraduate Scholar to the University of California www.fulbright.com.au

11. What makes a good Scholarship Application? • SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS • Good Planning • Identify the best scholarships and multiple options • Understand what Fulbright is and why it best fits for you • When & how will it fit with your studies • Identify and negotiate best host • Long lead time • Good professional guidance and referees Mitchell Lawrence 2005 Postgraduate Scholar to Harvard School of Medicine www.fulbright.com.au

12. What makes a good Scholarship Application? • SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS • Applications • Understand and address scholarship focus • Write it in plain English (multidisciplinary) • Get someone outside your field to proofread • Select and brief your referees • Submit on time and ensure it is complete • Apply as if it is your DESTINY Eliza Matthews 2005 Postgraduate Scholar to George Washington University www.fulbright.com.au

13. What makes a good Scholarship Application? • SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS • Interview • Prepare • Highlight and value add relevant to application • Why you and your proposal, in plain English • Aware of options and how it will happen • Engage Committee Julie Owen 2007 Postdoctoral Fellow to Arizona State University www.fulbright.com.au

14. What makes a good Scholarship Application • SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS • What defines a Fulbright Scholar? • Excellence - Demonstrated achievement • Passionate about field and study • Ambassadorial skills – articulate • Vision – for themselves and their field • Interesting people – wider interests www.fulbright.com.au