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Fulbright @ DePauw

DePauw is Indiana's top liberal arts college and #9 in the nation among institutions producing the most Fulbright Students.

DePauw students and alumni wishing to pursue a Fulbright US Student award have the benefit of personalized advising and application support. We have a workshop series to support students' progress through the application, along with online resources. 

Taking time to understand the philosophy of Fulbright awards and reviewing information and taking advantage of the resources available to you well in advance of the deadline helps to ensure you have time to craft a competitive application.

1. Learn about the history of the Fulbright program

History of the Fulbright US Student Program

2. Review what the U.S. Student program is all about:

Information about the US Student Program

Launch of this year's award program and general Q&A (powerpoints)

3. Consider where you want to go and what you want to do

Countries

Types of Grants

4. Review the DePauw timeline for completing an application, attend workshops and reach out to a Fulbright adviser

DePauw Fulbright advisers:
     Ashley Puzzo - ashleypuzzo@depauw.edu

5. Begin an application

Application Guide

6. Writing the application

Writing Personal Statements and Scholarship Application Essays: A Student Handbook (Joe Schall) **includes helpful sample essays**

7. Ask for references early

DePauw Guidelines for Requesting Recommendation Letters (found within Student Handbook)

Instructions for Reference Writers for Study/Research Grants

Instructions for Reference Writers for English Teaching Grants (includes a link to a sample reference form)

8. Prepare for your interview

Interview Tips for UK Fulbright Finalists

Mock interview (thanks, Macy!) audio file (mp3)

9. Additional advice

Tips from Seth Elder '08, Recipient of a Fulbright Grant to Macedonia